Al-Hilal Riyadh vs Al-Gharafa Prediction: Expect Home Domination

The sixth round of the AFC Champions League Elite draw pits Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal Riyadh against Qatari locals Al Gharafa in what seems to be an already decided game in favour of the home sorts. Al Hilal comes into this game with a solid unbeaten streak in five games, while Al Gharafa struggles with form in the ninth spot of the league. A win for the side guarantees a return to the leading place. While the visitors are projected to be eventual losers, the undecided factor is the margin of success attainable by the hosting side.

Al-Hilal Riyadh

Recent Form: W-W-W-W-D

Al Hilal have shown strength in this competition despite dropping points in the 1-1 stalemate secured against Al Sadd last week. The game, which saw the team take the lead in the 10th minute, came to a flatline towards the final quarter when the opposition equalled the scales, leaving the players to struggle with fatigue. Bono, the man between the sticks earned the man of the match award for his invaluable contribution amidst rumours of the team almost falling to loss.

At home, Al Hilal has plucked only victories and, as such, is expected to clinch the win here, fair and square.

Sergej Milinkovic-Savic remains our player on marble, with his awe-inspiring presence boosting confidence in the players who look to due to his overall consistency, discipline on the ball and his high pressing, while also serving an an all-round utility player around the midfield.

Al-Gharafa

Recent Form: L-W-L-D-L

Qatari Stars Al-Gharafa has struggled in their AFC Campaign with three losses, one win and one stalemate in five recent pitch battles. They fell in a 3-1 defeat to Cristiano Ronaldo’s side Al Nassr last week in a game that saw them absorb so much pressure and even concede a red card.

The match saw the team put up a pretty average performance without much intent in attacking but defending. Joselu remains the remarkable man for the team, with his solitary goal the consolation needed in the onslaught against the last AFC opponents.

H2H ANALYSIS

The last meeting between the sides was on Al Ghafara’s home turf, and it ended in a 2-1 victory for Al Hilal in standard time.

Expert Betting Tips

• I am convinced that at least three goals will be registered in this contest, and I push my solid cards for an Al Hilal win in both halves and total over 2.5 goals in fulltime. 1xbet tips1.88 odds for this alternative.
• A win for Al Hilal in both halves at odds from Bet365 does it for me at 1.60 odds as my second-best opinion.
• A BTTS could also register, but this would be my last option as the visitors have a knack for scoring consolation goals, irrespective of the eventual winner—betway tips 1.92 odds for a BTTS.