Al-Nassr vs Al Duhail: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

The third round of ACL 2023-24 is underway

Saudi Pro League heavyweight Al-Nassr will square off against Qatari football club Al-Duhail SC in their third Group E fixture of the AFC Champions League 2023-24 at the King Saud University Stadium in Riyadh. Al-Nassr started their ACL 2023-24 campaign with a 2-0 win over Iranian outfit Persepolis F.C, before beating Tajik football club FC Istiklol 3-1 in their second fixture. With two wins in as many matches, Al-Nassr is placed on top of the ACL 2023-24 Group E standings with six points. 

On the other hand, Al-Duhail will aim to bounce back after losing to Persepolis F.C 0-1 in their previous ACL game. Having registered one draw and suffered one loss, Al-Duhail is placed third in the standings and will be desperate to bag all three points against Al-Nassr on Tuesday.

Kick-Off:

Tuesday, 24 Oct, 2023, 11:30 PM (IST), 06:00 PM (GMT), 02:00 PM (EST)

Form

Al-Nassr Form (All Competitions): W-W-W-D-W

Al-Duhail Form (All Competitions): D-L-W-L-W

Players to Watch

Sadio Mane (Al-Nassr)

A versatile forward, Mané is a prolific goalscorer, whose main traits are his finishing, speed, technique, and trickery in possession, as well as his decision-making, tactical awareness, creativity, agility, balance, control, touch on the ball, and dribbling skills. Beyond his offensive, technical, and creative qualities, his high defensive work rate is also very special.

Coutinho (Al-Duhail)

Coutinho has been used as an attacking midfielder, second striker, a central midfielder in a number 8 role, and even as a wide attacking midfielder on the wing, where he excels at providing assists for teammates. Although naturally right-footed, Coutinho is capable of playing with both feet and can strike the ball particularly well from distance.

Match Facts

• The last time these two sides met, Al-Duhail thrashed Al-Nassr 4-0 in an AFC Champions League clash in 2016.
• Al-Nassr has not suffered any losses in their last 6 home games
• Al-Duhail SC has not suffered any losses in their last 2 away games.

Injury and Team News for Al-Nassr vs Al-Duhail

Al-Nassr will be without the services of star player Brozovic and vice-captain Sultan, the rest of the squad is fit and available for the match.

Al-Duhail doesn't have any injury issues and will be at their full strength.

Head-to-Head

Matches: 4

Al-Nassr: 0

AL-Duhail: 2

Draws: 2

Predicted Lineup

Al-Nassr Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Alaqidi; Al-Boushal, Alawjami, Laporte, Telles; Brozovic, Al-Khaibari, Otavio, Talisca, Mane; Ronaldo

Al-Duhail Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Zakaria; Kim, Aymen, Bamba, Brake, Madibo, Diallo, Ali, Muntari, Coutinho, Mohammed

Match Prediction for Al-Nassr vs Al Duhail

Nassar has been in red-hot form and would like to extend their winning run in the Champions League. Duhail on the other hand is struggling with their recent form but they have some quality players who can play a vital role in the match. But Nassr will get their first win over Duhail.

Prediction: Al-Nassr 1-0 Al-Duhail

Telecast for Al-Nassr vs Al Duhail

India – Sports 18, Fancode

UK – FITE

US –  Paramount+

Nigeria – No Telecast