AFC Champions League: Al Ain vs Al Nassr: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr are one of the top favourites for the AFC Champions League

In the league this season, Al Ain have shown impressive progress, currently occupying second place. With a game in hand, they are 8 points behind leader Al-Wasl. With half the season left, they will aim to win the league. Moreover, they have also done well in the AFC Champions League, defeating Nasaf Qarshi. After losing the first leg, the team made a second-leg comeback and secured a quarter-final spot against them. 

Last week, Luis Castro’s side dropped another three points to relegation-bound Al Hazem. With Al Nassr well on course to win the game, Ricardo of Al Hazem scored an extra goal at the end, which silenced the entire stadium.

Al Hilal have increased the gap to nine points, which puts Al Nassr at serious risk of losing the league. Since they have a quality squad, they have the best chance of winning silverware this season in the AFC Champions League. It would be a big shame for them if they couldn’t win any trophy despite have player like Ronaldo in the squad.

Kick-Off:

Monday 4 March at 9:30 PM IST

Location- Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium

Form:

Al Ain (in all competitions): W-W-W-W-D

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

Player to Watch

Kaku (Al Ain) 

Throughout this season, Kaku has been the cornerstone of Al Ain’s team with his all-round game. He ticks both the team game and scoring some crucial goals at the same time by creating chances. This season, he has been deployed in a number of different positions, and he scored a goal against Hatta in his last match. His versatility has been a valuable asset to the team. 

Talisca (Al Nassr) 

The Brazilian international has been in fine form for Al Nassr this season scoring 16 goals from 17 appearances while also laying on 4 assists. After scoring a hattrick in the last match, he will look to make a big impact on this match. He has developed his game over the years to become a versatile striker. 

Match Facts

• Al Ain are unbeaten in the last seven matches
• Al Nassr are coming into this match after playing a thrilling 4-4 against Al Hazem
• The last time they faced each other, Al Ain defeated Al Nassr by 0-1

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Injury and Teams News

There are no injuries in Al Ain’s squad, while Al Nassr have two concerns in their squad. Najjar is out with a muscle injury, while Ghanam is doubtful after recovering from an injury. Luis Castro, however, has the good news of Cristiano Ronaldo returning to the team after being suspended for the last match. 

Head-to-Head 

Total Matches- 2

Al Ain- 1

Al Nassr- 1

Draw- 0

Predicted Lineup for Al Ain vs Al Nassr

Al Ain Predicted lineup (4-3-3):

Eisa; Erik, Hashemi, Koumare, Trawri; Baloushi, Kaku, Park; Shamsi, Loulendo, Atzili

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

Abdullah; Al-Boushail, Amri, Laporte, Telles; Alkhaibari, Brozovic; Talisca, Otavio, Mane; Ronaldo

Match Prediction for Al Ain vs Al Nassr

This will be a difficult game for Al Nassr as Al Ain have been impressive at home this season. They will be a very tough side to break up at home. Al Nassr are still considered the favourites for this match because of the quality in their squad that separates the two sides. Al Ain have got some extraordinary players but Al Nassr are expected to come out on top

Prediction: Al Ain 1-2 Al Nassr

Telecast for Al Ain vs Al Nassr

India- FanCode

UK- No telecast

US- Paramount+

Nigeria- No telecast

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