Al-Ahli vs Machida Zelvia Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 25 Apr 2026
AFC Champions League Final Betting Preview: Al-Ahli vs Machida Zelvia
Saudi Pro League team Al-Ahli clash with Japanese J1 league outfit Machida Zelvia in the AFC Champions League final at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, with kick-off set for 12:15 on Saturday 25 April.
We’re heading to the Full-Time Result market and selecting Al-Ahli to land a victory, with odds of -161 looking generous. We think the Royals should be able to overcome Machida Zelvia over ninety minutes.
Al-Ahli secured their place in the final after beating J1 League club Vissel Kobe 2-1 in the semi-final.
Machida Zelvia edged UAE Pro League side Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai 1-0 in the semi-final.
| AFC Champions League | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Machida Zelvia |
8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 15:7 | 17 |
| 2 |  Al-Ahli |
8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 21 | 9 | 12 | 21:9 | 17 |
Confirmed Lineups
Al-Ahli confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Edouard Mendy (GK), Rayan Hamed, Merih Demiral, Roger Ibanez, Zakaria Al Hawsawi, Valentin Atangana Edoa, Franck Kessie, Riyad Mahrez, Enzo Millot, Wenderson Galeno, Ivan Toney.
Machida Zelvia confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Kosei Tani (GK), Gen Shoji, Daihachi Okamura, Yuta Nakayama, Hotaka Nakamura, Neta Lavi, Hiroyuki Mae, Kotaro Hayashi, Erik, Tete Yengi, Yuki Soma.
Al-Ahli vs Machida Zelvia Prediction & Betting Tips
Get fully prepped for Al-Ahli vs Machida Zelvia with our betting guide, featuring our expert match pick, predicted scoreline and a value-focused bet builder. Read on for the full breakdown.
Match Prediction
We can’t pass up the opportunity to back Al-Ahli considering they are -161 to win the final. We’ll take this bet with confidence based on the stats that are available to us.
Current team news and the latest form provide useful pieces of information when it comes to making Champions League recommendations. It’s also vital to have access to all available stats so that we make the most informed football picks.
Key Al-Ahli vs Machida Zelvia Champions League & league stats:
According to the best betting sites, our pick has a 61.7% chance of landing a return. However, our tipsters have this number closer to 70% based on their in-depth research. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.
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Correct Score Prediction
3
-
0
Zelvia
We’ve picked out a correct score of 3-0 being landed by Al-Ahli. You can secure odds of +750 and this provides an alternative way to place a wager.
Bet Builder Tips
You’re welcome to follow our same-game multi which has Al-Ahli to triumph, three or more goals in total accompanied by BTTS No.
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Al-Ahli vs Machida Zelvia Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Al-Ahli are the skinniest price to succeed in the Champions League final, with the favourites afforded a 61% probability based on their -156 betting odds with the bookies. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +410 about Machida Zelvia.
There’s an alternative Asian Handicap angle where you back Al-Ahli -0.75 against Zelvia at -128. A 2+ goal win means a full return, although you get a payout on half your stake if they win by one and the other half is refunded.
Under 2.5 Goals is available as the favourite and a bet on this pick means that you don’t want more than two goals to be netted. If you think this points to a low-scoring or one-sided affair, then BTTS No could be an option at -135.
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- AFC Champions League Elite Final Stage: 21/04 Machida Zelvia 1 Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai0
- AFC Champions League Elite Final Stage: 17/04 Machida Zelvia 1 Al-Ittihad0
- J. League 100 Year Vision League East: 11/04 Machida Zelvia 1 Kashiwa Reysol0
- J. League 100 Year Vision League East: 05/04 FC Tokyo 2 Machida Zelvia4
- J. League 100 Year Vision League East: 01/04 Machida Zelvia 0 FC Tokyo3
Latest Champions League and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.
Al-Ahli Stats
Machida Zelvia Stats
- 8 wins, 1 defeat and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 10 wins have been recorded in the previous 10 home matches.
- 8 wins and 2 defeats in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.00 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.90 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.70 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.00 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.30 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
Al-Ahli vs Machida Zelvia Lineups & Team News
The latest Al-Ahli vs Zelvia team news could impact your bets — review it first. Stay informed with confirmed Champions League lineups and the most recent injury news.
Al-Ahli Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Machida Zelvia Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3
Al-Ahli Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Machida Zelvia Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3
Al-Ahli Substitutes
- 1Abdulrahman Al-Sanbi
- 5Mohammed Sulaiman
- 9Firas Al-Buraikan
- 14Eid Al-Muwallad
- 20Matheus Goncalves
- 29Mohammed Abdulrahman
- 30Ziyad Aljohani
- 32Matteo Dams
- 47Saleh Abu Al-Shamat
- 60Yazan Madani
- 62Abdullah Abdo
- 77Ricardo Mathias
Machida Zelvia Substitutes
- 5Ibrahim Dresevic
- 6Henry Mochizuki
- 8Keiya Sento
- 9Shota Fujio
- 10Sang-Ho Na
- 11Asahi Masuyama
- 13Tatsuya Morita
- 18Hokuto Shimoda
- 23Ryohei Shirasaki
- 34Futa Tokumura
- 44Yoshiaki Arai
- 49Kanji Kuwayama
Previous Al-Ahli Lineups
Previous Machida Zelvia Lineups
Al-Ahli Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Matthias Jaissle
Machida Zelvia Player Stats & Squad
Champions League Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Machida Zelvia | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 15:7 | 17 |
| 2 | Vissel Kobe | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 14:7 | 16 |
| 3 | Sanfrecce H. | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 10:6 | 15 |
| 4 | Buriram United | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 10:8 | 14 |
| 5 | Melb City | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 9:7 | 14 |
| 6 | JDT | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 8:7 | 11 |
| 7 | FC Seoul | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 10:9 | 10 |
| 8 | Gangwon | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 9:11 | 9 |
| 9 | Ulsan HD | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 6:8 | 9 |
| 10 | Chengdu | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 7:11 | 6 |
| 11 | Shanghai S. | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5:13 | 4 |
| 12 | Shanghai Port | 8 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 2:11 | 4 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al-Hilal | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 17:6 | 22 |
| 2 | Al-Ahli | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 21:9 | 17 |
| 3 | Tractor | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 12:4 | 17 |
| 4 | Al-Ittihad | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 22:9 | 15 |
| 5 | Al-Wahda | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 11:7 | 14 |
| 6 | Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 14:14 | 11 |
| 7 | Al-Duhail SC | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 16:16 | 8 |
| 8 | Al-Sadd | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 12:16 | 8 |
| 9 | Sharjah | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8:16 | 8 |
| 10 | Al-Gharafa | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 7:21 | 6 |
| 11 | Al Shorta | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6:20 | 5 |
| 12 | Nasaf Qarshi | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 9:17 | 4 |
Saudi Pro League Table
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al-Nassr | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 23:3 | 21 |
| 2 | Al-Taawoun | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 18:10 | 18 |
| 3 | Al-Hilal | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 18:6 | 17 |
| 4 | Al Qadasiya | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 11:7 | 14 |
| 5 | Al-Ahli | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 9:5 | 13 |
| 6 | Neom SC | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 11:10 | 13 |
| 7 | Al-Khaleej | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 17:10 | 11 |
| 8 | Al-Ittihad | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 15:13 | 11 |
| 9 | Al Kholood | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 12:11 | 9 |
| 10 | Al Feiha | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7:10 | 8 |
| 11 | Al-Ettifaq | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 9:15 | 8 |
| 12 | Al-Riyadh | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 8:16 | 7 |
| 13 | Al Hazem | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 5:9 | 6 |
| 14 | Al-Shabab | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 5:9 | 6 |
| 15 | Al Fateh | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7:14 | 5 |
| 16 | Al Akhdoud | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 8:15 | 4 |
| 17 | Damac | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 7:16 | 3 |
| 18 | Al Najma | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 5:16 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al-Nassr | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 14:3 | 12 |
| 2 | Al-Hilal | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8:3 | 10 |
| 3 | Al-Taawoun | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 12:7 | 9 |
| 4 | Al-Khaleej | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 11:6 | 7 |
| 5 | Al Qadasiya | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5:2 | 7 |
| 6 | Al Kholood | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9:5 | 6 |
| 7 | Al-Ahli | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6:5 | 6 |
| 8 | Al-Riyadh | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5:4 | 6 |
| 9 | Al-Ettifaq | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4:8 | 5 |
| 10 | Neom SC | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3:4 | 4 |
| 11 | Al-Shabab | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4:7 | 4 |
| 12 | Al Fateh | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3:4 | 3 |
| 13 | Al-Ittihad | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4:6 | 3 |
| 14 | Al Akhdoud | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7:11 | 3 |
| 15 | Al Feiha | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2:3 | 2 |
| 16 | Damac | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4:7 | 2 |
| 17 | Al Hazem | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0:4 | 1 |
| 18 | Al Najma | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1:4 | 0 |
J1 League Table
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kashima Antlers | 18 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 29:9 | 45 |
| 2 | FC Tokyo | 18 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 28:16 | 37 |
| 3 | Machida Zelvia | 18 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 23:19 | 37 |
| 4 | K. Frontale | 18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 23:27 | 28 |
| 5 | Tokyo Verdy | 18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 19:25 | 28 |
| 6 | Urawa Reds | 18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 25:18 | 25 |
| 7 | Yokohama F.M. | 18 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 28:29 | 20 |
| 8 | Kashiwa Reysol | 18 | 6 | 1 | 11 | 21:24 | 20 |
| 9 | Mito Hollyhock | 18 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 19:35 | 18 |
| 10 | JEF United | 18 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 18:31 | 12 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vissel Kobe | 18 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 27:21 | 35 |
| 2 | Cerezo Osaka | 18 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 26:19 | 31 |
| 3 | Nagoya Grampus | 18 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 31:28 | 31 |
| 4 | Sanfrecce H. | 18 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 29:21 | 30 |
| 5 | Gamba Osaka | 18 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 26:22 | 28 |
| 6 | F. Okayama | 18 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 24:25 | 26 |
| 7 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 18 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 19:21 | 24 |
| 8 | Kyoto Sanga | 18 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 19:26 | 23 |
| 9 | V-Varen Nagasaki | 18 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 20:28 | 21 |
| 10 | Avispa Fukuoka | 18 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 17:27 | 21 |
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