Al Ahli vs Nasaf Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | AFC Champions League Elite 2025-26

Jeddah gears up to host Uzbek runners-up and reigning Asian champions.

The King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, gears up to host the ACL Elite fixture between home team Al Ahli and Nasaf.

Al Ahli are the defending champions of the AFC Champions League Elite. They are led by German gaffer Matthias Jaissle, who has previously managed RB Salzburg in the Austrian Bundesliga. All eyes will be on big players like Ivan Toney to step up for their team ahead of the big game.

Nasaf Qarshi are led by former Uzbekistan national team coach Ruzikul Berdiev, who has been at the helm of Nasaf for over a decade now. They will be looking forward to shock the Asian champions in Jeddah to kickstart the new season on a strong note.

Kick-off:

• Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
• Stadium: King Abdullah Sports City Stadium
• Date: Monday, September 15
• Kick-off Time: 11:45 p.m. IST
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Players to Watch

Ivan Toney (Al Ahli)

The English striker’s move to the Middle East was a big surprise, especially given his red-hot form at Brentford. He has accumulated immense experience playing in the English footballing circuit, with stints at Newcastle United, Barnsley and Wigan Athletic.

Yusuf Otubanjo (Nasaf)

The Nigerian striker has plied his trade with teams like LASK, RB Salzburg and Atletico Madrid reserves before making a move to Nasaf recently. As the Uzbek side look forward to making a strong start to the new ACL Elite season, all eyes will be on Yusuf to propel his side to glory.

Match Facts

• The match will take place at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
• Al Ahli are reigning ACL Elite champions
• Nasaf are the runners-up of the Uzbek top flight

Al Ahli Saudi vs Nasaf: Betting Tips and Odds

• The hosts to win the match
• Ivan Toney to score the first goal
• Al Ahli 2-0 Nasaf

Injury and Team News

Al Ahli are set to miss Abdullah Otayf in the next game.

Nasaf are expected to miss out on the services of Nematov in the next game.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 04

Al Ahli won: 02

Nasaf won: 01

Draws: 01

Predicted Lineups

Al Ahli Saudi predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Mendy (GK); Majrashi, Demiral, Ibanez, Al Hawsawi; Aljohani, Kessie; Mahrez, Millot, Galeno; Toney

Nasaf predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Nematov (GK); Mukhammadiyev, Golban, Eshmuradov, Nasrullaev; Colovic, Ceran, Rahmatov; Mukhitdinov; Norchaev, Otubanjo

Match Prediction

Al Ahli are looking strong enough to kickstart their title defence with a big win. We predict the Saudi Pro League giants to secure an easy win over the Uzbek side.

Prediction: Al Ahli Saudi 2-0 Nasaf

Telecast Details

India: FanCode

Saudi Arabia: Thmanyah

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