Al Hilal vs Pakhtakor Tashkent Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

Pakhtakor Tashkent lead 1-0 on aggregate.

Al Hilal are all set to host Pakhtakor Tashkent in the second leg of the AFC Champions League 2024-25 round of 16. Jorge Jesus’ men lost the first leg after Pakhtakor scored a goal in the first half. Al Hilal came up with a decent attacking rate but were unable to convert it into any goals.

Al Hilal will be at home and will be looking to attack from the start as they are a goal behind. They have a good team but should come with a different approach this time. Jorge Jesus’ men are very capable of turning the tide and with the team as capable as they are Al Hilal might end up as the better side.

Pakhtakor Tashkent will be away from home but will be feeling confident enough as they have a one-goal cushion. They will still have to score a goal or two here if they want to make it easy for themselves.

Kick-off:

• Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Stadium: Kingdom Arena
• Date: Wednesday, March 12
• Kick-off Time: 01:30 IST; Tuesday, March 11; 20:00 GMT/ 15:00 ET/ 12:00 PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Al Hilal: L-W-L-L-W

Pakhtakor Tashkent: D-D-L-W-W

Players to Watch

Marcos Leonardo (Al Hilal)

In the absence of Aleksandar Mitrovic, Marcos Leonardo will be leading the attacking front for Al Hilal once again. He has done well in the absence of the Serbian forward. The young Brazilian forward is the top scorer for Al Hilal in the Saudi Pro League and has scored four goals in eight ACL matches this season.

Brayan Riascos (Pakhtakor Tashkent)

In three AFC Champions League games this season for his side, Brayan Riascos has scored a couple of goals. He seems promising in the attacking front for the Uzbekistan side Pakhtakor Tashkent. Riascos here will have to step up and score a goal or two which can help his side prevail once again.

Match Facts

• Pakhtakor Tashkent are on a two-match winning run in the AFC Champions League.
• The hosts have only been able to win two of their last five games in all competitions.
• It is going to be the 10th meeting between the two sides.

Al Hilal vs Pakhtakor Tashkent: Betting Tips and Odds

• Al Hilal to win
• Goals over 3.5
• Marcos Leonardo to score

Injury and Team News

Joao Cancelo, Ali Al-Baulayhi and Yasir Al Shahrani are injured and will not be a part of the squad. Renan Lodi, Hassan Tambakti and Sergej Milinkovic-Savic’s availability depends on their match fitness. Aleksandar Mitrovic was hospitalised due to a rapid heartbeat and could miss the next few matches.

Yasser, Tambakti, and Lodi continue preparations 🏃🏻‍♂️⚽️ pic.twitter.com/OU8jh0ioDI

— AlHilal Saudi Club (@Alhilal_EN) March 8, 2025

Pakhtakor Tashkent have all their players fit and ready to be in action.

Head-to-Head

Total Matches: 9

Al Hilal won: 5

Pakhtakor Tashkent won: 1

Draws: 3

Predicted Lineups

Al Hilal predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Bono (GK); Al-Tuhayfan, Koulibaly, Khalifa Al-Dawsari, Alharbi; Neves, Kanno; Lima, Malcom, Salem Al Dawsari; Leonardo

Pakhtakor Tashkent (4-2-3-1)

Jonatan (GK); Alijonov, Abdullaev, Azmiddinov, Adhamzoda; Lucca, Buriev; Khamdamov, Kholmatov, Fiho; Riascos

Match Prediction

Although Al Hilal are one goal down, they are likely to make a comeback and defeat Pakhtakor Tashkent in the second leg.

Prediction: Al Hilal 3-1 Pakhtakor Tashkent

Telecast Details

India: Fancode

UK: Triller TV

Egypt: Bein sports

USA: Paramount+

Nigeria: beIN SPORTS

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