Al Gharafa vs Al Hilal prediction 03.11.2025 | AFC Champions League

Al Gharafa are playing great in the domestic championship this season as they are at the top of the standings after eight rounds, with two points more than the next team on the table, Qatar SC. The situation is not that superb in the AFC Champions League, as Al Gharafa collected only three points in three matches and needs points to stay among the top eight teams. 

Al Gharafa didn't play well recently as they won only two of the last six matches. In the previous game, they won 3-1 at home against Al Duhail. The teams had pretty similar xG stats, but Al Gharafa's much better efficiency was enough for all three points. 

After a big victory against Al Duhail, Al Gharafa's head coach, Pedro Martins, was very satisfied. The team from Doha will certainly need even a little more on Monday night against one of the strongest Asian teams, Al Hilal. 

Al Hilal are the most successful team in the AFC Champions League with four titles. They are second on the table in the domestic Saudi Professional League, with one point less than Al Nassr. In the continental competition, Simone Inzaghi's team is perfect with nine points after three rounds. Al Hilal are in tremendous form lately as they have won eight matches in a row. In the previous game, Al Hilal won 1-0 at home against Al Shabab. Although the home side had 73% ball possession, they had some problems, especially after Kalidou Koulibaly's red card in the second half.

Al Hilal had some problems against Al Shabab, but the head coach, Simone Inzaghi, was very satisfied. He said, "We delivered a remarkable performance with organized play. The players executed the instructions brilliantly and succeeded in controlling the game throughout the match."

It is obvious that Simone Inzaghi has a significant influence on Al Hilal. They have been great defensively in recent weeks, with only one goal conceded in the previous five matches.