Al Ahli SC vs Al-Duhail prediction 13.04.2026 | AFC Champions League

The Royals are clearly enjoying a strong season. Sitting just four points off the top feels like real progress after that fifth-place finish last season.

You could argue expectations have shifted a bit. Being this close to first changes how you look at every result. However, recent performances have not been entirely smooth. A cup semi-final exit and a draw with Al Fayha suggest a slight dip, or maybe just a brief wobble.

At home, though, it is a different picture. Ten wins in eleven at King Abdullah Sports City is the kind of run that builds real confidence.

Ivan Toney keeps delivering up front. Twenty-seven goals in twenty-seven league games is about as reliable as it gets. He should lead the line again. Otayf and Hawsawi are still out, which limits options a bit, but the core remains strong.

The Red Knights come into this with a bit of mixed feeling. That recent defeat, conceding late after fighting back, probably stings more than usual. Still, the response before that had been encouraging.

Two wins in their last three away matches, and scoring three or more goals in each of those, suggests they can be dangerous on the road.

Djamel Belmadi will likely lean into that attacking approach again. Krzysztof Piątek has four goals in eight AFC Champions League games, which is a steady return. Alongside him, Adil Boulbina, with six in the competition, offers real support.

Tuta is the only notable absentee through injury. Otherwise, the squad looks available, which gives them options. Whether that translates into control is another question.