Al Ahli vs Veszprem Prediction 25 September 2026

Al Ahly enter their home tournament as 27-time Egyptian champions and the most formidable club on the African continent. Under the guidance of Spanish head coach David Davis, the team thrives on a gritty, physical defense and patient, calculated positional attacks, always waiting for the right shot. During their pre-tournament friendlies, the Egyptians were without eight of their internationals, but now all key players are back in action. The goalkeeper duo of Taha and Ibrahim consistently deliver high save percentages, while the technically gifted El-Bassiouni and Azab lead the way in attack.

Hungarian powerhouse Veszprém, led by Xavi Pascual, are in sensational form, racking up 19 wins in their last 20 competitive fixtures. In the qualification round, the Hungarians absolutely demolished Sydney University with a 45:19 scoreline, as the coaching staff rotated the squad heavily and kept their key players fresh. The roster is stacked with global handball stars: World Champion Emil Nielsen anchors the goal, Nedim Remili orchestrates play from the back court, while wings Hugo Descat and Mate Ganc-Peto relentlessly punish opponents on the fast break. Veszprém’s major advantage heading into this clash is their trio of Egyptian internationals, spearheaded by Yehia Elderaa, who possess inside-out knowledge of their opponents’ system.