Al Hussein return to the King Abdullah International Stadium on 23/12/2025 with everything to play for as the group stage reaches Round 6. The Jordanian side sit second in the group with six points from three matches and a healthy goal difference, while Ahal arrive having struggled for consistency and sitting third with four points from four outings. Expect a high-energy, high-stakes clash: Al Hussein need points to consolidate their position and Ahal must produce a result on foreign soil to keep realistic hopes alive.
Form guide and key stats
Al Hussein’s recent results paint a team that has been hit-or-miss away from home but sturdy in the group context — they’ve scored five and conceded three in three group games, and their group record (two wins, one loss) gives them momentum at this late stage. The club’s broader recent sequence includes a mixed bag of outcomes, but within the AFC Champions League Two group they look sharper. At the King Abdullah International Stadium the home statistics show a defensive edge with clean sheets and fewer BTTS occurrences at home — Al Hussein’s bttsHomePerc is recorded at 0, suggesting their home matches haven’t repeatedly opened up into shootouts.
Ahal, by contrast, bring an attack-minded profile to matches: their overall totals show 40 total shots and 17 on target across the sample, and a higher percentage of games finishing over 2.5 goals. However, Ahal have conceded more than they have scored across group fixtures (4 scored, 7 conceded), and their away record historically shows a tendency for both teams to find the net — bttsAwayPerc is 66.67. The travel to Amman and a previous heavy 1-4 defeat at home to Al Hussein in September will weigh on their confidence.
Head-to-head and tactical edge
The H2H result earlier in the season — Ahal 1, Al Hussein 4 — is a clear psychological edge for the Jordanians. That emphatic victory demonstrated Al Hussein’s ability to exploit Ahal’s defensive vulnerabilities while keeping their own attacking rhythm. Al Hussein’s average attacks and dangerous attacks indicate a team capable of controlling phases, and at home they will look to dominate possession and suffocate Ahal’s transition game. Conversely, Ahal will rely on quick breaks and their tendency to push forward — which makes them dangerous, but also potentially exposed.
Prediction and betting tips
Given the group context, the recent H2H thumping, and Al Hussein’s stronger group position and home advantage, the clearest market to target is the 1X2: Al Hussein to win. The home side’s ability to score consistently in the group and to keep Ahal’s threat in check at the King Abdullah International Stadium makes the home victory the most probable outcome. For readers who prefer goal markets, consider consulting resources about timing in goal markets before committing: The right time to place bets on goal markets : https://betarena.com/a/super-bets/the-right-time-to-place-bets-on-goal-markets
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Betting suggestion (best pick): 1X2 — Al Hussein to win. Confidence: medium. Rationale: superior group standing, convincing H2H win earlier in the season, home advantage and a defensive edge in home fixtures.
