Prediction Al-Ahli Doha vs Al Khalidiyah 2025/2026 – Betting Tips for the AFC Champions League Two on 17/09/2025

Match overview

Al-Ahli Doha welcome Al Khalidiyah to Al Thumama Stadium in Doha on 17 September in what promises to be a lively Group Stage opener in the AFC Champions League Two. The venue is a big stage — a 44,400-capacity arena — and while group placings are listed as 1st for Al-Ahli and 2nd for Al Khalidiyah, both sides will be treating this as a chance to stamp early authority in the group with plenty of pride on the line. The calendar also stacks the schedule: Al Khalidiyah arrived off a 1-0 victory on 12 September, while Al-Ahli produced an eight-goal thriller against Al Wakrah on 13 September, which leaves questions about momentum and freshness heading into the clash.

Recent form and momentum

Form tells a contrasting story. Al-Ahli Doha have endured a roller-coaster run: across the last ten outings their sequence reads W-D-L-L-L-L-L-W-W-L, a record that translates into three wins, one draw and six defeats. The Qatari side’s most recent outing was a dramatic 5-3 triumph over Al Wakrah — a game that showcased attacking potential but also defensive vulnerability. That match also produced the best performance rating on the night for Julian Draxler, with an 8.81. Before that result, Al-Ahli suffered a string of low-scoring defeats, including 0-2 losses to Al Sadd and Al Shamal SC.

Al Khalidiyah arrive with a steadier recent ledger: W-L-W-W-W-L-D-L-L-W in their last ten, giving five wins, one draw and four defeats. Their most recent result was a tight 1-0 victory on 12 September. Across their earlier results they’ve shown an ability to grind out narrow wins and to score when required, displaying a winning habit that can be decisive in short tournaments.

What to expect on the night

Expect a match where goals are a realistic prospect. Al-Ahli’s capacity to produce a high-scoring affair was on full display in their 5-3 win, but that same match underlined defensive lapses that an opponent like Al Khalidiyah could exploit. Conversely, Al Khalidiyah’s better overall form and string of narrow victories suggests a disciplined side that can keep things tight but is also capable of nicking games. The combination of Al-Ahli’s attacking potential and occasional defensive frailty, against an away team comfortable in winning close contests, points to an open match with goal opportunities for both sides.

Prediction: a competitive contest with both teams getting in on the scoring and chances to win. Given the recent results and how both teams have been finding the net or conceding, this one leans towards a match with multiple goals.

Betting suggestion: Over 2.5 goals.