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Champions League Betting Preview: Al-Ahli vs Machida Zelvia

Saudi Pro League team Al-Ahli host Japanese J1 league outfit Machida Zelvia, with kick-off set for 12:15 on Saturday 25 April.

Let’s Gamble on Al-Ahli

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 they should be able to overcome Machida Zelvia over ninety minutes.

Both Teams Won Last Time Out

Al-Ahli won their last game 2-1. This was a Champions League away victory against Vissel Kobe.

Machida Zelvia won their previous game, beating Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai at home. It was a 1-0 Champions League victory.

AFC Champions League G W D L GF GA GD GD P
1 Machida Zelvia logo Machida Zelvia 8 5 2 1 15 7 8 15:7 17
2 Al-Ahli logo Al-Ahli 8 5 2 1 21 9 12 21:9 17
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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 record a Champions League victory. 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:

  • Al-Ahli have won 12 consecutive games at home.
  • Al-Ahli have won 16 of their last 20 games.
Al-Ahli to Win Probability

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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Our Match Prediction
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Correct Score Prediction

Al-Ahli Al-Ahli logo 3 - 0 Zelvia logo 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

Full-Time Result Al-Ahli -161
Total Goals Over 2.5 -110
Both Team To Score No -130

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.

Bookies Make Al-Ahli Most Likely Winners

Al-Ahli are the skinniest price to succeed in this Champions League clash, with the favourites afforded a 62% probability based on their -161 betting odds with the bookies. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +420 about Machida Zelvia.

There’s an alternative Asian Handicap angle where you back Al-Ahli -0.75 against Zelvia at -132. 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 -130.

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Team Stats

Latest Champions League and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Al-Ahli logo Al-Ahli Stats
Machida Zelvia logo Machida Zelvia Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 8 wins, 1 defeat and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
  • 10 wins have been recorded in the previous 10 home matches.
Full-Time Result
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the previous 10 matches
  • 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
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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.

Previous Al-Ahli Lineups

20 Apr AFC Champions League
Vissel Kobe 1-2 Al-Ahli
17 Apr AFC Champions League
Al-Ahli 2-1 JDT
13 Apr AFC Champions League
Al-Ahli 1-0 Al-Duhail SC
08 Apr Saudi Pro League
Al Feiha 1-1 Al-Ahli
04 Apr Saudi Pro League
Al-Ahli 3-0 Damac
18 Mar King's Cup
Al-Ahli 3-5 Al-Hilal

Previous Machida Zelvia Lineups

21 Apr AFC Champions League
Machida Zelvia 1-0 Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai
17 Apr AFC Champions League
Machida Zelvia 1-0 Al-Ittihad
11 Apr J1 League
Machida Zelvia 1-0 Kashiwa Reysol
05 Apr J1 League
FC Tokyo 2-4 Machida Zelvia
01 Apr J1 League
Machida Zelvia 0-3 FC Tokyo
28 Mar J1 League
Machida Zelvia 4-2 K. Frontale
Team Squads

Al-Ahli Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Matthias Jaissle

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Zakaria Al Hawsawi 2 D 3 293 3 0 0 1 0 0
Riyad Mahrez 7 F 3 279 3 0 1 0 0 0
Ivan Toney 17 F 3 270 3 0 1 0 1 0
Wenderson Galeno 13 F 3 270 3 0 2 1 0 0
Roger Ibanez 3 D 3 270 3 0 0 0 0 0

Machida Zelvia Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Go Kuroda

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Yuta Nakayama 19 D 4 360 4 0 0 0 0 0
Gen Shoji 3 D 4 360 4 0 0 0 0 0
Kosei Tani 1 G 4 360 4 0 0 0 0 0
Hotaka Nakamura 88 D 4 339 4 0 1 0 1 0
Daihachi Okamura 50 D 4 302 3 1 0 0 0 0
AFC FlagChampions League Table
AFC Champions League Elite East
# 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
AFC Champions League Elite West
# 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 Arabia FlagSaudi Pro League Table
2025/2026 Season
# 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
Japan FlagJ1 League Table
J. League 100 Year Vision League East
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Kashima Antlers 11 9 2 0 19:5 29
2 FC Tokyo 11 5 5 1 16:8 23
3 Machida Zelvia 11 5 4 2 14:15 22
4 Tokyo Verdy 11 4 3 4 14:15 18
5 K. Frontale 11 4 3 4 16:19 17
6 Mito Hollyhock 11 2 6 3 12:16 15
7 Urawa Reds 11 3 3 5 14:13 12
8 Kashiwa Reysol 11 3 1 7 14:16 11
9 Yokohama F.M. 11 3 0 8 14:20 9
10 JEF United 11 2 3 6 10:16 9
J. League 100 Year Vision League West
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Vissel Kobe 11 7 3 1 22:10 25
2 Gamba Osaka 12 3 6 3 16:16 19
3 Nagoya Grampus 11 4 4 3 18:15 18
4 Shimizu S-Pulse 11 3 6 2 13:10 17
5 Kyoto Sanga 11 4 3 4 15:14 17
6 Cerezo Osaka 11 4 3 4 11:10 17
7 Sanfrecce H. 11 4 2 5 15:14 16
8 Avispa Fukuoka 12 3 4 5 12:19 15
9 F. Okayama 11 2 5 4 12:19 12
10 V-Varen Nagasaki 11 4 0 7 10:17 12