Al Ahli vs Al-Gharafa prediction 20.10.2025 | AFC Champions League

Al Ahli have not had the start to the Saudi top flight campaign that they would have liked, having finished fifth last season. The Classy have won only two of their five league games so far with the other three ending in draws.

Their first match after the October international break saw them host Al Shabab on matchday 5. Things got off to a good start with Ivan Toney giving Al Ahli the lead after 15 minutes.

Matthias Jaissle’s side gained a double advantage when Al Shabab were reduced to 10 men in the second half, but failed to capitalise on this and had to settle for a draw after Brownhill scored a late equaliser.

Their form in the AFC Champions League is better, with The Classy currently in second place and yet to lose after two matches. Abdullah Otayf remains on the sidelines with a cruciate ligament injury, but the hosts have no suspensions.

Meanwhile, Al Gharafa had the chance to top the Qatar Stars League table before the international break when they hosted Al Khor.

The Cheetahs failed to take advantage of this opportunity, losing 1-0, and their poor form continued after the break when they suffered a 3-0 defeat to Al Sailiya in the Qatari Stars Cup on Friday evening.

In the AFC Champions League, Pedro Martins’s team started with a 4-3 defeat against Sharjah, a game in which they were two goals ahead with just over 30 minutes remaining.

They bounced back with a 2-0 win over Al Shorta, and will be hoping to secure their place in the top eight of Group B with another win on Monday.

Like their hosts, Al Gharafa have no suspensions but Khalifa Ababacar is set to serve the final match of his two-match ban following his red card against Sharjah.