Al-Duhail vs Al-Ahli Prediction for the Match on September 29, 2025

Al-Duhail vs Al-Ahli: Prediction for the Match on September 29, 2025

The world stage is set at Abdullah Bin Khalifa Stadium, and all eyes are set on the defending champions, Al-Ahli, as they continue their AFC Champions League Elite campaign against Al-Duhail. After lifting the prestigious trophy for the first time in the club’s history last season, Matthias Jaissle’s men now begin the most challenging task of defending their crown.

They pulled off a sensational comeback in their AFC opener against Nasaf Qarshi, Al-Ahli came back from two goals down to secure a win, with new signing Enzo Milliot scoring a brace. 

For Duhail, disaster struck in their AFC Champions League opener against Al-Duhail as they lost by 2-1 scoreline after scoring first. This game will be a very tough one, and we can expect goals from both teams. Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

🏠 Al-Duhail: Form and Statistics

Al-Duhail make their return to the AFC Champions League for the first time since the 2023/24 season, when their campaign ended in the group stage. This time around, they come in with confidence, having finished as runners-up in the Qatar Stars League last season, just two points behind rivals and champions Al-Sadd.

The Red Knights didn’t have the best start to life in the AFC Champions League this season, with their season opener against Al-Hilal ending in a 2-1 defeat. Bolivian scored the first goal of the game for Al-Duhail in the 37th minute, but goals from Nunez and Theo Hernandez gave Hilal the win. 

In the Stars League this season, their performance has been average with two wins, two draws, and just two losses from the six matches played. Krysztof Piatek remains a solid player for Duhail upfront. 

Al-Duhail: Lineup

Djamel Belmadi had a slow start to life in the Stars league this season, but he appears to be finding his footing as the season goes by. 

Krysztof Piatek will lead the attack with Luis Alberto controlling the midfield. 

🔖 Al-Duhail Probable starting lineup (4-2-3-1)

Zakaria – Al-Rawi, Jean-Charles Castelletto, Yousef Ayman, Al-Brake – Boudiaf, Marco Verratti, – Boulbina, Luis Alberto, Edmilson Junior – Krysztof Piatek

Player to watch out for: Krysztof Piatek

The 30-year-old forward joined Al-Duhail in July from Basaksehir. He is the team's top scorer this season after a hat-trick in their last league game. 

⛔️ Out: None

👤 Head coach: Djamel Belmadi 

🏠 Al-Ahli: Form and Statistics

Al-Ahli continues to strive against all odds for a positive outcome in the league this season. They carry the momentum from their 0-2 victory over Al-Hazan in their last league game into this AFC Champions League game. 

They faced arch-rivals Al-Hilal in their third league outing, and it was a phenomenal performance for the intercontinental champions as they came back from three goals down to secure a draw against Hilal. Theo Hernandez got the opener in the 12th minute for Hilal before Malcolm doubled their lead in the 24th and made it three in the 41st minute. Al-Ahli’s resurgence started in the second half with Ivan Toney’s equalizer in the 78th minute. He scored again just 9 minutes after his first to make it 2-3 before Demiral evened them out in the 91st minute. 

It is also important to note that Al-Ahli suffered their first defeat of the season against Pyramids in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup earlier this week. The game ended in a 1-3 defeat to Al-Ahli. In the AFC Champions League, Al-Ahli came back from two goals down to defeat Nasaf Qarshi in their AFC opener, with Enzo Milliot getting a brace to his name. Al-Ahli must build on this momentum and secure a win in this encounter if they intend to defend their crown. As we all know, Al-Ahli’s strength remains in their offensive lineup of Riyad Mahrez, Milliot, and Ivan Toney, and this trio continues to have a tremendous impact on Al-Ahli’s campaign. 

Al-Ahli: Lineup

Matthias Jaissle, still basking in his accomplishment as the manager who led Al-Ahli to their first-ever AFC Champions League title, will be hoping for a positive campaign as they aim to have positive success in the AFC Champions League this season. 

Enzo Millot, who joined the team for a fee of € 28 million, scored the brace that propelled his team to victory last week, Tuesday in the AFC Champions League. He is yet to score a league goal for Al-Ahli.  

Player to watch out for: Ivan Toney

Ivan Toney was very instrumental in Al-Ahli’s AFC title victory last season, with his impact spanning across the domestic league as well. He has already scored three league goals for Al-Ahli this season.

🔖 Al-Ahli Probable starting lineup (4-2-3-1)

Mendy – Al-Hawsawi, Ibanez, Demiral, Al-Majrashi,— Franck Kessie, Ajohani — Galeno, Enzo Millot, Riyad Mahrez— Ivan Toney

👤 Head coach: Matthias Jaissle

🤝Al-Duhail vs Al-Ahli Head-to-Head Statistics

The teams have met four times, and both teams have a victory each with two draws. 

📉 Al-Duhail vs Al-Ahli Betting Trend

• No losses for Al-Ahli in their last 3 meetings, and the bet on Al-Ahli to win this game is offered on the 1xBet bookmaker website for odds of 1.80 odds;
• There have been fewer than 2.5 goals in 3 of their last 4 meetings, and this option is offered on the Bet365 bookmaker website for 2.63 odds;
• Both teams have found the net in their last two meetings, and the prediction on the team finding the net is offered on the Betway bookmaker website for 1.43 odds;
• Some Betway experts believe that Duhail is a strong contender will find the net, and this option is offered on the Betway bookmaker website for 1.29 odds;

🎯Al-Duhail vs Al-Ahli match prediction 29 SEPTEMBER 2025

Al-Ahli is itching to build on their impressive start to the AFC Champions League, while Al-Duhail is still in search of their first win in the intercontinental competition. Duhail is no easy foe, and they cannot be easily defeated. We witnessed their performance against Hilal last week, and we believe they will have the game of their lives on Monday.  

Our bet here is a win and a total of over 2.5 goals for Al-Ahli. We can also envisage goals in both halves of this game, and for Ivan Toney to get another goal and increase his goal tally.

Our match prediction: is a total of over 1.5 goals scored for Al-Ahli, for a coefficient of 1.62 in the 1xBet bookmaker.

Our betting tip on the match: is for both teams to score and a total of over 2.5 goals, for a coefficient of 1.63 in the Betway bookmaker.

Lastly: A total of over 3.5 goals for 2.11 odds in the Bet365 bookmaker.