In the FIFA Club World Cup, Al Ahly and Auckland City will battle it out at the Ibn Batouta Stadium in Tangier on Wednesday (February 1). Al Ahly won the right to play as hosts, taking over from Wydad Casablanca, who won the CAF Champions League in 2021-2022 and earned them a spot in the competition. The Egyptians made it to the finals.
With 37 points, Nadi El Watanniyah is leading the Egyptian Premier League after a successful domestic campaign. In their last five games, they have scored nine times and given up two goals, all while remaining unbeaten. In their previous meeting, Al Ahly defeated Auckland 1-0 in 2006.
Auckland, on the other hand, won the 2022 OFC Champions League on behalf of the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC), their tenth title and most in the competition. Beginning in December, they also won the 2022 National League. Sadly, since then, they have not been competitive.
The last time the Navy Blues participated in the FIFA Club World Cup was in 2017 when they reached the first round but did not advance. Their most recent achievement is still a bronze medal from the 2004 competition, which took place in Morocco. Auckland has scored 12 goals and given up just five in their last five games, going unbeaten.
Al Ahly vs Auckland City Match Details :
- Al Ahly Cairo – Auckland City
- FIFA Club World Cup World
- Date – 01/02/2023
- Starting time – 19:00 UTC
- Venue: Ibn Batouta Stadium, Tangier, Morocco
Al Ahly vs Auckland City Prediction :
Due to injuries, three players will miss the game. Ahly’s main attacking threats are Mohamed Sherif (five goals) and Amr El Solia (three goals).
The New Zealanders will be led by Argentine attacker Emiliano Tade (five goals) and New Zealander Cameron Howieson (three goals). There have been no reports of harm. Due to their creative midfield and tight defense, Al Ahly will probably win.
Prediction: Al Ahly 2-1 Auckland
Al Ahly vs Auckland City Head to head :
Since 2005, Al Ahly has participated in seven previous FIFA Club World Cups. Al Ahly is the most successful club in Egypt, winning 37 Egypt Cups and 42 top-flight titles.
Al Ahly has won the FIFA Club World Cup bronze medal three times: in 2006, in 2020, and in 2021. In their last ten games, Auckland has lost once, drawn once, and won eight. Auckland has won five of their last five games, while Al Ahly has won four and drawn once in their last five games.
Form Guide: Al Ahly – W-D-W-W-W; Auckland – W-W-W-W-W
Al Ahly vs Auckland City Team news :
As they continue to recover from injuries, Al Ahly will be without Oufa Shobeir, Karim Fouad, and Akram Tawfik. Mohamed El Shenawy, the captain, could be protected by a back four that includes Mohamed Hany, Mahmoud Metwaly, Ramy Rabia, and Ali Maaloul. Afsha, Aliou Dieng, and Hamdi Fathi are all prepared to play in the center of the field.
Percy Tau, an attacker who played for Brighton & Hove Albion in the past, will be looking to break into the starting XI, and January signing Ahmed Kendouci may make his debut. In terms of Auckland City, Angus Kilkolly suffered an injury on January 22 during the 1-0 friendly loss to Jeonbuk Motors, but the striker has since recovered enough to play on Wednesday.
Due to family obligations, Reid Drake and Jordan Vale were unable to participate in training in Salou. However, they have since flown to Morocco to meet their teammates and will be available for selection. Emiliano Tade, Auckland’s all-time leading scorer who has scored 131 goals in 193 appearances over two seasons, is expected to lead the front line.
Al Ahly vs Auckland City Betting tips :
- Tip 1: Result – Al Ahly
- Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
- Tip 3: Al Ahly to score first – Yes
- Tip 4: Auckland to score – Yes
Al Ahly vs Auckland City Lineups :
Al Ahly:
- El Shenawy;
- Hany, Metwaly, Rabia, Maaloul;
- Afsha, Dieng, Fathi;
- El Shahat, Sherif, Abdel Kader
Auckland City:
- Tracey;
- Murati, Mitchell, Boxall, Lobo;
- Den Heijer, Howieson, Garriga;
- Manickum;
- De Vries, Tade
Al Ahly vs Auckland City Where to Watch :
| Country | Channels |
| United Kingdom | BoxNation |
| Germany | DAZN, DAZN2 |
| United States | Fox Soccer Plus, ViX |
| France | Molotov, Free, L’Equipe, L’Equipe Web |
| Nepal | SONY TEN 3 HD, Sony LIV, SONY TEN 3 |
| India | JioTV, SONY TEN 3 HD, SONY TEN 3, Sony LIV |
| Sri Lanka | Sony LIV, SONY TEN 3, SONY TEN 3 HD |