Al Ittihad Ahli of Aleppo vs Ahal FC

Match details. AFC Challenge League, Group Stage. Kick-off is Tue 20 Oct, 16:00 Lagos time. It is played at Changlimithang Stadium, Thimphu.

Form. Al Ittihad Ahli of Aleppo have won eight, drawn one and lost one of their last ten, 2.5 points a game. Their last five, newest first: L W W W W. In this competition Al Ittihad Ahli of Aleppo have gone L W. Ahal FC have won five, drawn one and lost four of their last ten, 1.6 points a game. Their last five, newest first: D L L W W. In this competition Ahal FC have gone D.

The numbers. Al Ittihad Ahli of Aleppo score 2.4 and concede 0.2 a game in their last five at home, with four clean sheets. Al Ittihad Ahli of Aleppo average 13.7 shots (2.3 on target), 7.8 corners and 1.3 cards a game. Ahal FC score 2.2 and concede 1.8 a game over their last ten, with three clean sheets and two games without a goal. Ahal FC average 6.0 shots (2.2 on target), 2.5 corners and 3.0 cards a game.

The case against. Ahal FC's record still gives them 27% to win.

The read. Al Ittihad Ahli of Aleppo to win. An open game. Their goals for and against make Al Ittihad Ahli of Aleppo the likelier winners; Al Ittihad Ahli of Aleppo are the stronger side on form and the table; both teams' records favour Al Ittihad Ahli of Aleppo. Their goals for and against point to an open game. Their records put over 2.5 goals at 67%.

The bets. Best bet: Al Ittihad Ahli of Aleppo or Draw at 1.25, 73% on the records (Al Ittihad Ahli of Aleppo unbeaten in 5 of 5 at home; Ahal FC failed to win 5 of 10). Backup: 1st Half - GG/NG: No at 1.20. It often rescues the bet, but it is no guarantee. Leave: Under 4.5 Goals (no unders on an open read); Under 5.5 Goals (no unders on an open read). Predicted score: Al Ittihad Ahli of Aleppo 2-1 Ahal FC (10% chance).