FC Goa vs Al Nassr Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | AFC Champions League Two 2025-26

This is going to be the first-ever encounter between these clubs.

FC Goa are all set to lock horns with Al Nassr for their round 3 group stage fixture of the AFC Champions League Two 2025-26 season. This is going to be an intense fixture, which is scheduled to take place at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.

Despite being at home, the Gaurs are going to be under pressure as they have lost both of their first two ACL games of the ongoing campaign. FC Goa will be looking to come up with the best performance if they want to stand a chance against an inform Al Nassr. This is going to be a new challenge for the hosts.

The Jorge Jesus-led side are in flying form. They have started their AFC Champions League two campaign on a positive note. Al Nassr first secured a dominating win against Istiklol and then defeated Al Zawraa. Even though the Saudi Pro League side will be away from home, they will be full of confidence.

Take a look at Al Nassr stars arriving in style in Goa ahead of their AFC Champions League Two clash against the Gaurs! Credits: FC Goa Media#AlNassr #FCGoa #ACL2 #IndianFootball pic.twitter.com/jCehGTFaX0

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Kick-off:

• Location: Fatorda, Goa, India
• Stadium: Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium
• Date: Wednesday, October 22
• Kick-off Time: 07:15 p.m. IST/ 01:45 p.m. GMT/ 09:45 a.m. ET/ 06:45 a.m. PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: Not in use

Form:

FC Goa: W-W-W-L-L

Al Nassr: W-W-W-W-W

Players to Watch

Javier Siverio (FC Goa)

The 27-year-old forward will be looking to step up his game so that he can help his side stand a chance against the in-form Al Nassr. Even though he failed to score a goal in his last two AFC Champions League Two matches this season, Javier Siverio will be one of the main men for the hosts.

Joao Felix (Al Nassr)

Joao Felix will be one of the main men in the attacking front for Al Nassr. The Portuguese forward looks in great touch and is coming in after scoring a hat-trick in the previous fixture. Cristiano Ronaldo is likely to miss out and Felix will have the responsibility on his shoulders to lead the Saudi Pro League side in the attacking front alongside Sadio Mane.

Match Facts

• This is going to be the first-ever confrontation between these clubs.
• Al Nassr are on an eight-match unbeaten run.
• FC Goa have failed to score a goal in their last two matches.

FC Goa vs Al Nassr: Betting Tips and Odds

• Al Nassr to win
• Joao Felix to score
• Goals over 3.5

Injury and Team News

FC Goa will miss out on the services of Iker Guarrotxena as he got injured in the previous fixture.

Al Nassr will miss out on the services of Saad Al Nasser and Saad Haqawi as they are injured. Cristiano Ronaldo and Marcelo Brozovic are now confirmed to be rested for the match and have not travelled to India.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 0

FC Goa won: 0

Al Nassr won: 0

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

FC Goa predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Tiwari (GK); Boris Singh, Sandesh Jhingan, Pol Moreno, Aakash Sangwan; Ayush Dev Chhetri, David Timor; Brison Fernandes, Borja Herrera, Dejan Drazic; Javier Siverio

Al Nassr predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Bento (GK); Al-Ghannam, Simakan, Martínez, Boushal; Coman, Al-Hassan, Ângelo Gabriel, Yahya; Felix, Mane

Match Prediction

The Gaurs will be under pressure and the Saudi Pro League club will be looking to extend their lead on the top of Group D. Al Nassr are likely to emerge victorious against FC Goa in their upcoming AFC Champions League two clash.

Prediction: FC Goa 0-4 Al Nassr

Telecast Details

India: FanCode

Saudi Arabia: beIN Sports

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