Al-Ahli and Johor Darul Ta'zim face each other on Friday 04.17.2026, at 15:45 (UK Time), in a AFC Champions League 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Al-Ahli's home ground, the King Abdullah Sports City.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Al-Ahli Saudi Football Club and Johor Darul Ta'zim Football Club, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Al-Ahli vs Johor Darul Ta'zim
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Al-Ahli Win
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Al-Ahli preview
Al-Ahli heads into the match with the following record in the AFC Champions League: in 9 matches, Al-Ahli Saudi Football Club secured 6 victories, 2 draws, and 1 losses, maintaining an average of 2.22 points per game.
Taking a broader look at The Royal Castle's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 28 victories so far.
Al-Ahli has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 89 goals, of which 22 were scored in the AFC Champions League, resulting in an average of 2.44 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Ivan Toney, who has found the back of the net 27 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Riyad Mahrez has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 7 assists.
On the defensive side, Al-Ahli has conceded 9 goals in the AFC Champions League (an average of 1 per game) and 33 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 0.8 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Johor Darul Ta'zim preview
Johor Darul Ta'zim comes into the game with 10 matches played so far in the AFC Champions League. They have secured 4 victories, 2 draws, and 4 losses, maintaining an average of 1.4 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 24 wins, 3 draws, and 4 losses.
Johor Darul Ta'zim Football Club's attack has been highly effective, scoring 105 goals during this period. Of that total, 11 were netted in the AFC Champions League, with an average of 1.1 goals per game. The overall season average is 3.39.
JDT's offensive system is led by Bergson Gustavo Silveira da Silva, the team's top scorer this season. The brazilian forward has found the back of the net 21 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Oscar Arribas Pasero. The forward has contributed with 10 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 9 goals with an average of 0.9 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 17 goals in 31 matches, averaging 0.55 per match.
Head to head: Al-Ahli vs Johor Darul Ta'zim
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Al-Ahli
Asia - AFC Champions League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D W D L |
1.6 |
| Home | W W D W W |
2.6 |
| Away | D L W W W |
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 67% | 80% | 50% |
| Goals | 3.44 | 3.8 | 3 |
| Scored | 2.44 | 2.6 | 2.25 |
| Conceded | 1 | 1.2 | 0.75 |
| Both Teams to Score | 44% | 40% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 44% | 40% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 22% | 20% | 25% |
| 1st to Score | 56% | 60% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.55 | 1.75 | 1.29 |
|
xGA
|
1.1 | 0.98 | 1.26 |
Johor Darul Ta'zim
Asia - AFC Champions League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W W L W |
2 |
| Home | D W W W W |
2.6 |
| Away | W L W W L |
1.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 60% | 20% |
| Goals | 2 | 1.8 | 2.2 |
| Scored | 1.1 | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| Conceded | 0.9 | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| Both Teams to Score | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Without Conceding | 40% | 60% | 20% |
| Failed To Score | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| 1st to Score | 56% | 60% | 60% |
|
xG
|
2 | 2.6 | 1.39 |
|
xGA
|
1.25 | 1.19 | 1.32 |
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