Machida Zelvia vs Shabab Al Ahli Preview & Prediction | 2025-25 AFC Champions League Elite | Semi-Final

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The second AFC Champions League semi-final will see Machida Zelvia take on Shabab Al Ahliafter the two sides made it through narrow quarter-finals the other day.

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How to watch on TV: UK – Not televised / USA – Paramount+

How to watch online: UK – Cannot be streamed / USA – Paramount+

Machida Zelvia vs Shabab Al Ahli prediction

In their quarter-final, Machida Zelvia managed to edge past Al Ittihad by a goal to nil at the Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Stadium in Jeddah, while Shabab Al Ahli managed to get past Buriram United with a thrilling extra-time victory in Saudi Arabia.

Machida Zelvia have suffered just one defeat in their last six matches across all competitions. They now face a Shabab Al Ahli side that are second in the UAE Pro League and had hammered Tractor in the round of 16 last week.

Machida Zelvia are a difficult team to beat but Shabab Al Ahli will be expected to draw them out into quite an entertaining contest in which both teams scoring seems a good bet.

Machida Zelvia vs Shabab Al Ahli tip: Both teams to score