AFC Champions League Elite - Al-Ahli SFC VS Esteghlal Tehran Prediction

AFC Champions League Elite  -  Al-Ahli SFC VS Esteghlal Tehran
Match Time:03-12-2024 00:00 Tuesday (GMT+8)
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Team Analysis
Al Ahli has been in exceptional form this season, winning all five of their matches in the tournament, which gives them a perfect record and a total of 12 goals scored while conceding only 3. Their attacking strength, led by key players, has been crucial to their success, and they will look to maintain this momentum against Esteghlal.

Esteghlal, however, is struggling in the tournament, with only one win, three losses, and one draw from their five fixtures, placing them in a challenging position with a win percentage of 20%. They have scored just 3 goals while allowing 6, indicating issues both in offense and defense. Esteghlal will need to improve significantly to compete with a strong opponent like Al Ahli.

Head-to-Head
Historically, Al Ahli and Esteghlal have faced each other 6 times, with Esteghlal holding the upper hand with 4 wins, while Al Ahli has managed just one victory, and one match ended in a draw. The average number of goals per match in their encounters is quite high, at 3.83, indicating that these matches tend to be quite open and high-scoring. The last matchup ended in a goalless draw in April 2021, a surprising result given their previous scoring trends.

Prediction
Given Al Ahli's current form and home advantage, they are favored to win this match. The prediction leans toward a scoreline of 2-0 in favor of Al Ahli. Additionally, considering the high scoring rates in their historical encounters, it is likely that there will be over 2.5 total goals in the match. Al Ahli's consistent scoring, particularly in the second half, suggests they will find the net again, while Esteghlal's struggles away from home could continue. Overall, this matchup presents a favorable outlook for Al Ahli as they aim to extend their winning streak in the AFC Champions League.

Pick: Esteghlal +1.5