The AFC Sifts Through The Best Of The Best: Accumulator Tip for September 16

Football returns to our screens across Asia with the thrill of the game spasming through Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. This accumulator tip covers Al Ain vs Al Sadd, Al Ahli vs Persepolis, and a Ronaldo-less Al Nassr drawing the curtains against Shorta FC.

Al Ain (UAE) vs Al Sadd (QATAR)

Al Ain plays Qatari side Al Sadd in the AFC Champions League Elite draw, and much thrill is anticipated for both sides, who are looking to seize opportunities. Direct plays between the sides have resulted in Al Sadd taking the better counts, with a 4-0 victory and a 3-3 stalemate.

Al Ain has been in their last four games across the domestic Pro League and the League Cup. Judging from the goals rendered in the previous games played in the league (3-3 against Al Bateh and 5-1 against Khor Fakkan), the team is in a suitable mental space with goals ascertained to be in order before the end of the first half.

Al Sadd has been head above water in their domestic league, with two wins in four games. Their exploits have not been exceptional, but goals have been left in their trail.

This is expected to be a game of torts. Goals should abound before halftime.

Bet: O 2.5

Al Ahli SC (Sau) vs Persepolis

In this round, Saudi Arabian side Al Ahli bites the dust against Iranian Pro League side Persepolis, hoping to exercise pitch authority in the ninety-minute AFC brawl. Four direct meetings between the sides produced two wins for Persepolis, one win for Al Ahli, and a stalemate between the sides. All producing a BTTS score tag.

Having tasted all outcome extremes (WDL) in the first three games of the season, Al Ahli has recently pushed a winning agenda in this fixture regarding all pitch home games in the Jeddah Stadium.

On the other hand, Persepolis has been flawless in its approach towards its successful ambition, outscoring recent opponents to secure a stronghold in their domicile league in Iran.

Our Bet is a BTTS at full-time

Bet: BTTS

Al Shorta Baghdad vs Al Nassr

The Iraqis Stars League clash with the Saudi Pro League in the AFC Champions League Elite draw as Shorta plays Al Nassr. The two sides met in the Arab Club Champions Cup last year, with Al Nassr leading the charge in the eventual 1-0 encounter.

Shorta FC has been exceptionally impressive in all competitions. Their League run has been seamlessly impressive. The recent FA Cup venture has proven spotless, with Al Jawiya and Al Naft SC bearing the shorter end of the stick in respective 1-0 victories.

Al Nassr would go on to play the game without including Portuguese star and anchor man Cristiano Ronaldo. It is expected that victory would repeat itself, albeit narrowly. 

Our best wager is for the game to end with an Al Nassr victory.

Bet: W2