Al Ahli vs Al Gharafa — match summary
Asia · AFC Champions League Elite · kick-off 26 Oct 2026 23:00
Full time · score 2-1
pPS pre-match readiness (0-100): Al Ahli 63 · Al Gharafa 12
mPS in-play performance (0-100): Al Ahli 35 · Al Gharafa 29
Shots on target 2-2 · corners 3-3 · possession 62-38
NextGOAL tip: Al Gharafa +1.75 · 1 stars
The AFC Champions League Elite is back, and this fixture has plenty to look forward to. Al Ahli host Al Gharafa, with both sides having just played in this competition in the middle of last month, and both needing three points to get their campaign off to the best possible start. Al Ahli are in a confident spell, on a winning run in all competitions, and in their latest league match they thrashed their opponents 4-1. Al Gharafa, meanwhile, are still looking for their first win in this competition, but they are unbeaten in their last 2 matches, drawing 2-2 in their most recent league game. Their defence still shows some problems, but their attack has hit back every time. According to the expected line-ups, Al Ahli are likely to set up in a 4-2-3-1 with Ivan Toney as the lone striker and Trincao and Spertsyan pulling the strings behind him. Al Gharafa are expected to use a 3-4-3 with Brahimi and Ounas providing the creative spark from the flanks. If Al Ahli score first, the game should open up, but if Al Gharafa can hold out early, the match could turn into a more entertaining exchange of blows.