AFC Champions League Standings & Stats

The AFC Champions League 25/26 is Asia's premier club football competition, featuring 24 teams from across the continent. The 2025 season is currently underway, having started on August 12, 2025, and is set to conclude on April 25, 2026. After 8 matchdays and 121 events played, Al Hilal Riyadh sits firmly at the top of the table, remaining undefeated and establishing themselves as the team to beat.

AFC Champions League Table

At the summit of the AFC Champions League table, Al Hilal Riyadh leads with 22 points from 8 matches, boasting 7 wins and 1 draw. They have scored 17 goals and conceded only 6, showcasing a solid defense. The race for the top spots is tight, with Machida Zelvia, Al Ahli Jeddah, and Tractor Sazi all locked on 17 points in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th places respectively. Al Ahli Jeddah has been particularly potent in attack, netting 21 goals. Further down, Vissel Kobe (16 points), Sanfrecce Hiroshima (15 points), and Al Ittihad Jeddah (15 points) are all in contention for the upper positions. Al Ittihad Jeddah has the most prolific attack in the top seven with 22 goals scored, but their 3 losses have left them in 7th place.

Favorites & Title Chances

Based on current standings, points gaps, and form after 8 matchdays, the title race is shaping up with clear probabilities. Al Hilal Riyadh has around a 60% chance to win the title. Their 5-point lead at the top, unbeaten record (7 wins, 1 draw), and the best defensive record (6 goals conceded) make them the overwhelming favorites. Machida Zelvia is the primary challenger, with an estimated 15% chance. They are tied on points with two other teams but hold 2nd place and have a solid goal difference. Al Ahli Jeddah has around a 10% chance, driven by their league-best 21 goals scored, though their defensive record (9 conceded) is slightly weaker than the leader's. The remaining schedule and head-to-head clashes will be crucial for any challenger to close the gap.

Season Stats

The 2025 season has seen 121 events completed, producing an average of 2.60 goals per game. Al Hilal Riyadh is statistically the most successful team so far and was also the last season winner. The top scorer data is not available in the current dataset, but the attacking output of teams like Al Ahli Jeddah (21 goals) and Al Ittihad Jeddah (22 goals) suggests their forwards are among the players to watch.

AFC Champions League Match Predictions

Our AFC Champions League match predictions are generated by analyzing current form, detailed team statistics, head-to-head records, and the latest odds. With the group stage concluded, the focus shifts to the knockout rounds. While specific upcoming fixtures are not detailed in the current data, our predictions will cover every match from the next phase, offering outcome probabilities and betting insights. We assess factors like Al Hilal Riyadh's defensive solidity and Al Ahli Jeddah's attacking firepower to provide accurate forecasts for every game leading up to the April 2026 final.