Al Hilal host Shabab Al Ahli in crucial AFC Champions League Elite clash

competition and match details

The AFC Champions League Elite West Region round continues on Tuesday, 3 November 2026, with a key fixture between Al Hilal and Shabab Al Ahli. Kick-off is set for 18:15 UTC at the Kingdom Arena, King Fahd International Stadium. The match promises to be a competitive encounter with both teams looking to improve their positions in the group standings.

standings overview

Al Hilal currently sit seventh in the group after three matches, having won two and lost one. They have accumulated six points with a goal difference of +1, scoring five goals and conceding four. Shabab Al Ahli are in second place, leading the chasing pack with a perfect record of three wins from three games, earning nine points. Their goal difference stands at +4, with five goals scored and just one conceded. The three-point gap between the teams highlights the importance of this fixture in shaping the West Region standings.

recent form and performance

Al Hilal enter this match on the back of strong recent form, winning four of their last five matches across all competitions. Their latest victory was a 2-0 home win against Al Fateh on 31 October. Prior to that, they suffered a 3-1 away defeat to Al-Shamal on 27 October but bounced back with wins over Al Qadsiah (3-2 away), Al Hazem (1-0 home) and Al Sadd (2-0 away). Over these five games, Al Hilal have scored nine goals and conceded five, averaging 1.8 goals per game.

Shabab Al Ahli's recent form reflects their strong position

Shabab Al Ahli have also won four of their last five matches, losing just once. Their most recent results include a 2-0 home victory over Esteghlal FC on 27 October and a 2-1 away win against Al Ittihad on 13 October. Earlier results in this period include a 1-0 home win versus Tractor, a narrow 1-0 away loss to Machida Zelvia, and a 3-2 away win over Buriram United. They have scored eight goals and conceded four in these five matches, averaging 1.6 goals per game while maintaining a solid defensive record.

head-to-head and historical context

The two sides have met once previously this season in the AFC Champions League Elite, which ended in a goalless draw on 9 February 2026. That match, hosted by Shabab Al Ahli, was tightly contested with neither side managing to score. This history suggests a closely matched encounter, with both teams likely to be cautious yet eager to secure maximum points.

broadcast information and viewing

Supporters can follow this eagerly awaited fixture live from the Kingdom Arena on 3 November at 18:15 UTC. The match is covered by the usual sports broadcasters for the AFC Champions League Elite, providing fans with comprehensive coverage of this West Region clash.

Where the teams stand

Recent form

Head-to-head