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

The Saudi club has a comfortable lead at the top of Group E

After a difficult start to the season, Al Nassr have regained their form and are unbeaten after two straight losses to start the season. They are the team to beat this season, only a point separates them and the table toppers Al Hilal, with Al Hilal having a match to play. In the AFC Champions League as well, they have taken all the 12 points possible after 4 games. Al Nassr defeated Al Akhdoud in their previous meeting with a comfortable 3-0 win.

Persepolis are coming into this match with 1 win, 1 loss and 3 draws. Their last meeting against Sepahan ended in a 1-0 defeat away from home. Persepolis drew 1-1 in their last AFC Champions League match with Istiklol. Over the course of 5 of the past 6 clashes involving Persepolis, a relatively low number of goals have gone in between them and opposing teams. With a mixed record this season, they sit in the fifth position in the Iran Pro League.

Kick-Off:

Monday, 27 November at 11:30 PM IST

Location: Al-Awwal Park Stadium

Form

Al Nassr (in all competitions): W-W-W-W-W

Persepolis (in all competitions): W-D-D-D-L

Players to watch

Shahab Zahedi (Persepolis)

When playing as a striker, Zahedi is a classic "target man" who uses his strength and aerial ability to hold up the ball and bring others into play. He is also a good finisher and can be a threat in the box. He is on loan from Zorya Luhansk, he has appeared in all the 13 matches so far this season. In all the matches that he has played, he has 4 goals and 1 assist to his name making him the club's leading goalscorer this season.

Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr)

After the brace with Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League, Cristiano Ronaldo has scored the most first-division goals in football history. Cristiano Ronaldo also has 61 goal contributions in 2023. In the 52 games he has played for his country and club this year, he has scored 48 goals. The 38-year-old shows no signs of stopping, his dedication and determination will allow him to perform at the top stage for a couple more years.

Match facts

• The home side is unbeaten in 10 games that they have played at home.
• In their last 5 matches away from home, Persepolis have managed to win only 2 matches.
• Both the Asian sides will meet for the fifth time at Al Nassr's home ground.

Injury & team news

Al Nassr are without Al-Boushail, and Alkhaibari and their return date is still unclear. Even though Laporte was seen training with the squad, he missed Al Nassr's 3-0 win and is still set to miss a couple of games.

The Iranian club are without any significant injuries, which will allow them to put in their best starting XI against the table topper.

Head to Head

Total Matches – 4

Al Nassr wins – 2

Persepolis wins – 2

Draws – 0

Predicted Lineup for Al Nassr vs Persepolis

Al Nassr predicted lineup

Raghed; Al Ghanam, Alamri, Al-Fatil, Telles; Fofana, Al-Najei; Talisca, Otavio, Ghareeb; Ronaldo

Persepolis predicted lineup

Rafiei; Nemati, Kanaanizadegan, Esmaeilifar, Pouraliganji; Amiri, Rigi, Sarlak, Omri; Sadeghi, Zahedi

Match Prediction for Al Nassr vs Persepolis

Al-Nassr will, in all likelihood, be able to create a good number of chances & successful shots on target. In contrast, Persepolis will not find it easy to get goals, they will probably find it difficult to get on the scoresheet. In their previous meeting, Al Nassr defeated Persepolis with a comfortable 2-0 margin at Persepolis's home ground. Persepolis need just a point to ensure their second-placed spot but they will likely have to wait for their final game.

Prediction: Al Nassr 2-1 Persepolis

Telecast

India – Fancode

UK – No telecast

US –  Paramount+

Nigeria – No telecast

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