AFC Champions League 2026/2027 Outright Predictions: Who Will Win Asia's Champions League?

The Asian Champions League attracts more attention with every season, primarily because of the transfers and investment in Saudi Arabian football. But who can complain about that? Ronaldo, Benzema, Toney and Watkins are helping drive football in Asia forward, and we are trying to keep pace. This article brings together the latest predictions and bookmaker odds for the 2026/2027 AFC Champions League.

AFC Champions League 2026/2027 Winner Odds

Scores24 AFC Champions League 2026/2027 Outright Prediction

Al Nassr to win — Yes

Odds: 4.00

The three main favorites are all teams from Saudi Arabia. Several factors that are particularly important over the long course of the tournament support Al Nassr as the Scores24 pick.

First, the state of the team. Ange Postecoglou inherited from Jorge Jesus a side capable of taking the next step from winning domestically to succeeding on the international stage. The new head coach will have to work under pressure, but without having to think about building or rebuilding the team. That work has already been done before him. This is no longer simply a collection of stars such as Ronaldo, Felix, Mane, Coman and others.

Second, motivation. Al Nassr have finally become the best team in Saudi Arabia. The next logical step is to defend the title and win an international competition. In both cases, they will essentially have to compete with the same teams, so by the end of the season they will know one another inside out. There is a clear sense that a second- or third-place finish for Postecoglou in the Pro League could be forgiven, but failure in the AFC Champions League would not. After all, success in Asia's main club competition would bring a place at the Club World Cup, along with money and greater attention.

Third, experience in international matches. Yes, that experience was painful, with defeat to Gamba Osaka in the AFC Champions League final. Yes, teams such as Al Ahli and Al Ittihad have much more of it. It will be especially important to see how the team handles matches against top opponents and manages its energy across the long season.

Fourth, Cristiano Ronaldo. There are probably just as many negatives as positives here, but we will focus on the latter. In essence, this may be his final chance to end his career with a major trophy that would open the way for Al Nassr to the 2029 Club World Cup. Postecoglou will most likely use the forward only in the most important matches, both domestically and internationally. There is little reason to prepare Ronaldo specifically for summer internationals, so the legend can instead be brought to peak form in April and May.

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