The biggest wins in betting on Abahani matches
Bangladesh football club Abahani Limited, one of the most successful in its country, has become a source of significant income for some bettors.
Victory over Chennai City in the 2019 AFC Cup
In 2019, Abahani participated in the group stage of the AFC Cup, where they faced Indian club Chennai City. The match, which took place on 3 April 2019 in Dhaka, ended in a 1-0 victory for Abahani. The only goal was scored by striker Nabubona Nur in the first half. The game was tense: Chennai City, as the Indian I-League champions, were considered the favourites, and the odds for Abahani's victory could reach 3.50–4.00. A bettor who placed $100,000 through the jo8 bet app on the Bangladeshi club to win could have received around $350,000–400,000.
The match began with the visitors putting on the pressure, but Abahani built a solid defence. The key moment came in the 22nd minute when Nur received a precise pass from deep and beat Chennai City goalkeeper. In the second half, the Indian club tried to get back into the game, but Abahani goalkeeper Shahidul Alam Sohag made several saves to keep a clean sheet.
Draw with Minerva Punjab in 2019
Another notable match for Abhani in the 2019 AFC Cup took place on 17 April against India's Minerva Punjab. The game ended in a 2-2 draw, which was a surprise considering that Minerva was considered the stronger team. The odds for a draw could have been around 3.20. A $50,000 bet on such an outcome could have yielded around $160,000.
The match was intense: Abhani opened the scoring in the 15th minute thanks to a goal by Sundip John, but Minerva responded with two goals before the break. In the second half, Abhani increased the pressure, and in the 78th minute, Nabubona Nur equalised with a long-range shot. The game showed that Abhani is capable of competing with strong opponents, and the draw was beneficial for those who risked betting on such an outcome.
Confident victory over Bashundhara Kings in the Premier League
In the Bangladeshi Premier League, Abahani regularly competes with another giant, Bashundhara Kings. One of the most memorable matches took place in the 2020 season, when Abahani won 3-1. It was a crucial match, as both teams were fighting for the championship title.
The game started with a quick goal from Bashundhara Kings, but Abahani took the initiative. In the 30th minute, midfielder Sohel Rana equalised, and in the second half, Brazilian legionnaire Wellington Prieto added two goals. Abhani dominated the midfield, and the defence, led by captain Masoud Rana, did not allow their opponents to create any dangerous chances after the break.
Sensational victory against Maziya in the 2017 AFC Cup
In 2017, Abhani faced Maldivian club Maziya in the AFC Cup. The match, which took place on 18 April, ended in a 2-0 victory for Abahani. Maziya was considered the favourite due to its experience in Asian tournaments, and the odds for an Abahani victory were as high as 4.50.
Abahan controlled the game. Saad Uddin scored the first goal in the 35th minute after a corner kick, and the second goal flew into Mazia's net in the 60th minute thanks to a precise strike by Rubel Milon. Mazia tried to attack, but Abahan's defence was flawless.
