Al Ahly vs Real Madrid Predictions

• Al-Ahly have scored in 20 of their 22 matches this season
• 20 of Real Madrid’s last 30 outings have seen both teams net
• Real are unbeaten in FIFA Club World Cup matches this century

Can Al-Ahly spring a shock?

Al-Ahly should already be acclimatised ahead of this FIFA Club World Cup semi-final, given they have already come through two rounds to get this far, beating Auckland City and Seattle Sounds 3-0 and 1-0 respectively.

That extends the Egyptian’s recent run to scoring in 20 of their last 22 competitive matches, while they are unbeaten in league matches this season.

This is a much tougher test for Marcel Koller’s side, though, and to reach the final, they will have to create history by beating a European side for the first time.

Real aiming for another title

If it comes as any consolation to Al-Ahly, Real Madrid aren’t exactly firing on all cylinders, losing 1-0 t0 Mallorca in La Liga on Sunday, although a number of first team regulars were missing.

That result was only the second time Carlo Ancelotti’s side have failed to score in 32 outings this season, with 20 of those seeing both teams score.

That highlights the defensive frailties Los Blancos have, but they are chasing a fifth FIFA Club World Cup title this century, with both teams netting in seven of their previous 11 outings in the competition.

I predict that both teams will score in this game with Real Madrid winning, selecting 3-1 to Real Madrid as a correct score prediction.