Al-Duhail vs Al Ahly Predictions & Tips - Goals expected in the FIFA Club World Cup

Al-Duhail vs Al Ahly predictions for Thursday’s FIFA Club World Cup match
The second round clash is being played at 5.30pm GMT at Education City Stadium in Qatar
Al-Duhail have seen over 3.5 goals in 5 of their last 7 matches
I am backing over 3.5 goals in Qatar
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Al-Duhail have seen over 3.5 goals in 5 of their last 7 matches (Getty Images)

Eddy Tora 02 Feb 2021

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Al-Duhail vs Al Ahly Predictions

Al-Duhail and Al Ahly are capable of scoring plenty of goals with over 2.5 goals my best bet. A high scoring match wouldn’t surprise with over 3.5 goals worth a shout.

Al-Duhail have won 6 of their last 8 matches (all competitions).
Al-Duhail have seen over 3.5 goals in 5 of their last 7 matches (all competitions).
Al Ahly are undefeated in their last 36 matches (all competitions).
Al Ahly have won 8 of their last 11 matches (all competitions).
Al Ahly have seen over 3.5 goals in 4 of their last 8 matches (all competitions).

Head to Head

This will be the first match between Al-Duhail and Al Ahly.

Al-Duhail Form

Al-Duhail qualified for the FIFA Club World Cup after winning the 2019/20 Qatar Stars League. They won five straight matches from 13 December including 6-1 against Al Khor and 8-1 against Al Wakrah.

Sabri Lamouchi’s side suffered a 3-1 defeat at league leaders Al-Sadd to break the run. Almoez Ali’s penalty put them ahead in the 6th minute but they couldn’t hold on.

Al-Duhail then drew 1-1 at Qatar SC before a 6-0 home win against Al Ahli in the Emir Cup. Michael Olunga hit a hat-trick with Edmilson Junior bagging a brace and Luiz Ceará on target.

The FIFA Club World Cup first round match against Auckland City match was awarded as a 3-0 win after Auckland withdrew due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Al-Duhail Injuries & Team News

Al-Duhail have no reported players injured for the FIFA Club World Cup second round.

Strikers Michael Olunga and Almoez Ali are dangerous up front.

Brazilian winger Dudu has registered 7 goals and 5 assists in 14 appearances in the Qatar Stars League this season

Al Ahly Form

Al Ahly qualified for the FIFA Club World Cup after winning the 2019/20 CAF Champions League. They beat Zamalek 2-1 in the final on 27 November with Mohamed Magdi Kafsha scoring a late winner.

Pitso Mosimane’s side have not lost since 22 August, a run of 36 matches. They are undefeated in the new Egyptian Premier League season after 6 wins and 3 draws in their opening 9 matches.

Al Ahly won 4-1 at home against Entag El Harby with Walid Soliman scoring the last 2 goals. They then drew 0-0 at Bank El Ahly despite having 76% possession and 31-2 shots.

Al Ahly returned home with a 3-2 win against El Mokawloon after overturning a 2-0 deficit. They drew 0-0 at Pyramids in their last match, a deserved result in a close game.

Al Ahly Injuries & Team News

Al Ahly have a number of players injured including centre back Mahmoud Metwaly, midfielders Mohamed Mahmoud, Karim Nedved, Walid Soliman and winger Junior Ajayi.

Right back Mohamed Hany picked up an injury against Pyramids and is likely to be replaced by Beckham in the starting side.