Al Wasl vs Al Ahli Saudi AFC Champions League Elite Round 2 – Date, Time, Stadium, Channels and Prediction

The AFC Champions League Elite returns with a huge Gulf derby. Al Wasl vs Al Ahli Saudi in Round 2 will be played at Zabeel Stadium in Dubai. It is a crucial match for both teams to secure early qualification. Here is the full preview with official match info from the app.

Al Wasl vs Al Ahli Match Information

• Competition: AFC Champions League Elite
• Round: Round 2 – Matchday 2
• Match: Al Wasl (UAE) vs Al Ahli (Saudi Arabia)
• Date: Monday (12-10-2026)
• Time: 19:00 UAE Time / 18:00 Saudi Time / 19:00 Dubai Time
• Stadium: Zabeel Stadium – Dubai, UAE
• Referee: Abdulrahman Al Jassim (Qatar)
• Countdown: 19 Hours 59 Minutes Remaining

Zabeel Stadium is Al Wasl home stadium and will be full for this Elite clash. The Qatari referee Abdulrahman Al Jassim is one of the best referees in Asia and was in World Cup.

Broadcasting Channels and Commentators – Where to Watch at 7 PM

The match will be broadcast live on two major networks:

• beIN Sports 2: Commentator Hassan Al Aydarous – The main commentator for AFC Champions League Elite in MENA
• Al Kass 6: Commentator Khaled Al Hadi – Qatari coverage with advanced analysis

The match at 19:00 will be prime time for all Gulf fans.

beIN Sports 2 and Al Kass 6 Frequencies on Nilesat and Es’hailSat 2026

To watch Al Wasl vs Al Ahli at 19:00:

beIN Sports 2 Frequency

• Satellite: Es’hailSat 26E / Nilesat 7W
• Frequency: 11013 Horizontal
• Symbol Rate: 27500
• FEC: 2/3
• Encrypted – Needs beIN Subscription

Al Kass 6 Frequency

• Satellite: Es’hailSat 26E
• Frequency: 10770 Horizontal
• Symbol Rate: 27500
• FEC: 3/4
• Free to Air for AFC Matches

Al Wasl Team Preview – Home Advantage at Zabeel

Al Wasl, the UAE Pro League champion, will play at home in Zabeel Stadium. Al Wasl has strong attack with Fabio Lima and Ali Saleh. In Round 1 of AFC Champions League Elite, Al Wasl needs points. Playing at 19:00 in Dubai humidity is advantage for them.

Coach Milos Milojevic depends on high pressing and wing play. Al Wasl defense is strong with Soufian Bouftini.

Al Ahli Saudi Team Preview – The Saudi Giant

Al Ahli Jeddah comes with superstars. Riyad Mahrez, Roberto Firmino, Franck Kessie, and Ivan Toney are expected to start at 19:00. Al Ahli is one of the favorites to win AFC Champions League Elite this season.

Al Ahli won Round 1 and wants to stay top of group. Their away form in UAE is good. They beat Al Ain last season 2-1 in same stadium.

Tactical Analysis of Al Wasl vs Al Ahli at 19:00

This is Gulf Derby style. Al Wasl will play 4-3-3 with high press from first minute at Zabeel. Al Ahli will play 4-2-3-1 with Mahrez on right wing vs Al Wasl left back.

Key battle: Fabio Lima (Al Wasl) vs Merih Demiral (Al Ahli defender). If Lima gets space, Al Wasl can score. On other side, Riyad Mahrez vs Al Wasl left back will be decisive.

Midfield battle: Franck Kessie vs Siaka Sidibe. Kessie experience in Champions League will be important for Al Ahli control.

Set pieces: Al Ahli has Ivan Toney who is perfect header. Al Wasl has Bouftini who scores from corners.

Head to Head – Al Wasl vs Al Ahli Saudi

Last 5 matches between Al Wasl and Al Ahli Saudi: Al Ahli won 3, Al Wasl won 1, Draw 1. Last match in Zabeel Stadium in 2024 ended 1-1. Al Ahli is slightly favorite but Zabeel Stadium is very difficult.

Why Round 2 at 19:00 is Crucial in AFC Champions League Elite

AFC Champions League Elite new format has 8 matches in league phase. Round 2 points are very important. Winner tonight will have 6 points and be top 3. Loser will be under pressure for Round 3.

For Al Wasl, win at home at 19:00 means they can qualify to Round 16 early. For Al Ahli, away win in Dubai proves they are title contenders.

Predicted Lineups for 19:00 Match at Zabeel Stadium

Al Wasl Predicted 4-3-3: Khaled Al Senani – Salim Al Azizi, Bouftini, Jung Seung-Hyun, Alexis Perez – Sidibe, Gimenez, Ali Saleh – Fabio Lima, Caio Canedo, Adryelson

Al Ahli Predicted 4-2-3-1: Mendy – Majrashi, Ibanez, Demiral, Al-Ammar – Kessie, Al-Johani – Mahrez, Firmino, Al-Buraikan – Toney

Prediction – Al Wasl vs Al Ahli at 19:00 on Monday

Zabeel Stadium will be full at 19:00 on Monday 12-10-2026. We expect a high scoring game. Al Ahli has better squad but Al Wasl home advantage is strong.

Prediction: Al Wasl 1-2 Al Ahli Saudi. Goals from Mahrez and Toney for Al Ahli, Fabio Lima for Al Wasl.

Referee Abdulrahman Al Jassim will control game with strict cards. Expect yellow cards for both teams.

Conclusion – Don’t Miss Al Wasl vs Al Ahli at 19:00

Do not miss Al Wasl vs Al Ahli Saudi on Monday 12-10-2026 at 19:00 at Zabeel Stadium in AFC Champions League Elite Round 2. Watch live on beIN Sports 2 with Hassan Al Aydarous and Al Kass 6 with Khaled Al Hadi. Frequency 11013 H for beIN and 10770 H for Al Kass on Es’hailSat.