AFC Champions League Elite

Defending champions Al Ahli kick off their AFC Champions League Elite title defense against Uzbekistan's Nasaf, aiming to build on their recent Super Cup triumph.

Al Duhail SC hosts Al Ahli Saudi FC in a high-stakes AFC Champions League Elite clash. Al Duhail has dominated their head-to-head encounters, winning 27 of 37 matches, while Al Ahli has secured 4 victories. Al Ahli enters the match as the reigning AFC Champions League Elite titleholders, having clinched their first championship in May 2025. Al Duhail, known for their strong home performance, aims to challenge the champions.

Al Zawraa hosts Al Nassr in a crucial AFC Champions League Two clash. Al Nassr leads the head-to-head with two wins and one draw.

Al Ittihad Club faces Shabab Al Ahli in the AFC Champions League Elite, with both teams aiming to advance. Historically, their encounters have been evenly matched, each securing 18 wins and 12 draws in 48 meetings. Al Ittihad has been in strong form, leading the Saudi League with 21 wins in 29 matches. Shabab Al Ahli, formerly known as Al Ahli, has also performed well, ranking 5th with 15 wins in 26 matches.

Al Shorta have scored just once in the opening two matches and take on Pakhtakor, who have conceded just one goal per game.

Al Hilal sit top of the table with eight goals scored and take on Al Ain, who have conceded five times in the opening two matches of the group stage.