Al Shorta vs Al Ahli SC prediction 22.12.2025 | AFC Champions League

Last season, Al Shorta won their eighth league title, and fourth consecutive one. However, their performances in the AFC Champions League during those years have been far from impressive as they constantly exited the competition early. This season, in the AFC CL, they have struggled once again, winning just one point in five rounds. While they still have a mathematical chance to advance, we doubt they can turn things around, considering what we have seen so far. 

In the Iraqi Stars League, Al Shorta are doing a fine job. At the moment, they are in 4th place with 15 points in six rounds and are four points away from the top spot, but with one game played fewer.

For the upcoming game vs Al Ahli SC, the team will be without their starting left full-back, Ahmed Yahia Alwan. As a replacement, we should see Hasan Raed in the starting eleven. 

Al Ahli SC have had one of the best seasons ever last season, winning the AFC Champions League for the first time in their history. This season, they have once again performed well and are on the brink of qualification for the next stage of the competition. Currently sitting fourth with ten points after five rounds, Al Ahli have a comfortable advantage over ninth-placed Al Gharafa, who have managed just three points. Even with a potential loss here, Al Ahli SC could secure the next phase of the competition, depending on the outcomes of the other fixtures.

In the domestic league, Al Ahli SC are doing OK, sitting in 4th place with 19 points after nine rounds - just three points behind the desired 3rd place and the AFC Champions League spots. So, it's been an overall successful season up to this point.

For the upcoming game, the team will have three key players out due to NT call-ups: Riyad Mahrez, Franck Kessié, and Edouard Mendy.