AFC Champions League Elite - Preview: Al Ahli Saudi FC (KSA) v Al Gharafa SC (QAT)

Jeddah: Al Ahli Saudi FC will be hugely confident of taking maximum points when they host Al Gharafa SC in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ on Monday.

The two-time defending champions were back at their best in the Matchday Two victory against UAE's Al Wasl FC while Al Gharafa have yet to register points on the board.

Al Ahli are unbeaten in their last six AFC Champions League Elite meetings with Al Gharafa (W3 D3), after losing their first two clashes and they have failed to score in just one of their eight encounters with the Qatari side.

They have to, however, be tight in defence after conceding in both their earlier matches - which included a last-gasp draw with Uzbekistan';s Pakhtakor in their opening tie.

Al Gharafa know the score - they have to win to get their campaign up and running.

The odds, however, are stacked against them as they have lost each of their last four AFC Champions League Elite games (including last season), scoring just twice and conceding 13.

Al Ahli Saudi FC (KSA) v Al Gharafa SC (QAT)

Venue: King Abdullah Sports City Stadium (Jeddah)

Kick-off: Monday, 19:00 (UTC+3)

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