Mamelodi Sundowns v Al Ahli: How to watch FIFA Intercontinental Cup quarter-final

Mamelodi Sundowns face Al Ahli in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup quarter-finals on Saturday, 19 September 2026, with the match kicking off at 13:00 GMT at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria.

The game will be broadcast by SuperSport, DAZN, MBC and ESPN.

It will be the first meeting between the two clubs, bringing together the South African champions and the Saudi Arabian side in a previously unseen fixture.

Strong domestic form for Sundowns

Mamelodi Sundowns enter the tie as the reigning CAF Champions League holders. They beat FAR Rabat in last season’s final after drawing 1-1 away before securing a narrow victory in the home leg.

It was Sundowns’ second consecutive appearance in the final, although they were unable to retain the trophy in the 2024/25 edition.

The side known as “the Brazilians” have also made an excellent start domestically. After eight league matches, they remain unbeaten, with six wins and two draws. They have scored 19 goals and conceded seven, leaving them top of the table and four points clear of their nearest challengers.

Al Ahli arrive as the reigning Asian Champions League winners. The Jeddah club defeated Machida Zelvia 1-0 in last season’s final, with Firas Al-Buraikan scoring during extra time.

Al Ahli had been reduced to 10 players from the 68th minute, but still held on to claim the trophy.

Their opening weeks in the Saudi Pro League have been less convincing. They have collected 12 points from seven matches and currently sit sixth in the standings.

Their FIFA Intercontinental Cup campaign began in the first round with a narrow victory over Auckland City. Saleh Abu Al-Shamat scored the decisive goal in the 63rd minute.

Prediction and betting prices

Africafoot expects Al Ahli’s experience to prove decisive despite their inconsistent league form. The Saudi club’s record in major matches, their resilience in winning the Asian Champions League final while playing with 10 men and the greater top-level experience within their squad are all viewed as advantages.

Mamelodi Sundowns’ strong home record is recognised, but Africafoot considers them less accustomed to this kind of intercontinental fixture.

Africafoot’s prediction is a 2-1 victory for Al Ahli.

The listed prices for the match are 3.00 for a Mamelodi Sundowns win, 3.60 for a draw and 1.92 for an Al Ahli victory.