Al-Ahli Jeddah vs Al-Gharafa prediction

Al-Ahli Jeddah welcome Al-Gharafa for round three of the AFC Champions League Elite league phase. The hosts have enjoyed a solid opening to the continental campaign, picking up four points from their first two fixtures with a win and a draw to sit fifth in the table. Their overall momentum is strong, having won each of their last four matches across all competitions while scoring 14 goals in the process.

In contrast, Al-Gharafa have endured a frustrating start in Asia, losing both of their opening two league phase matches by 2-1 scorelines to sit 13th without a point. The visiting side are winless in four competitive matches, having drawn against Al Ahli Doha and Al-Rayyan following back-to-back defeats against Esteghlal and Al Wakrah.

Historical meetings between these two clubs also lean toward the Saudi side. Al-Ahli Jeddah have never lost to Al-Gharafa across four competitive encounters, winning the last two meetings in Jeddah by 4-0 and 4-2 scorelines. With Al-Ahli in prolific scoring form and Al-Gharafa conceding two goals per game in this tournament, the home side enter with the upper hand.