Al Nassr vs Esteghlal Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The first leg between the two sides ended in a goalless draw.

Al Nassr are set to host Esteghlal in the second leg of the AFC Champions League 2024-25 Round of 16 fixture. None of the teams could score in the first leg. So this does not put any teams ahead of one another. Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr ended in the third spot in Group B. The visitors on the other hand ended their group-stage campaign in sixth place.

Al Nassr had the majority of control during the AFC Champions League Elite round of 16 first-leg fixture. They had a good attacking rate and the majority of the ball possession. Still, they missed out on scoring a goal. For the second leg, Stefano Pioli’s men will be at home which will be a confidence booster for them. Al Nassr were held to a draw in their last Saudi Pro League fixture.

Esteghlal might be under a bit of pressure despite the scorelines being level going into the second leg. They defended well and did not let Al Nassr score any goals in the first leg. Esteghlal should come in with a different approach here if they want to take down Cristiano Ronaldo’s side.

A night to forget for Al Nassr in attack, but one to remember for Esteghlal’s defence! #ACLElite | #ESTvNSR pic.twitter.com/rf7RnFbsaR

— #ACLElite | #ACLTwo (@TheAFCCL) March 3, 2025

Kick-off:

• Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Stadium: Al-Awwal Park
• Date: Monday, March 10
• Kick-off Time: 23:30 IST/ 18:00 GMT/ 13:00 ET/ 10:00 PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Al Nassr: L-W-L-D-D

Esteghlal: W-W-W-L-D

Players to Watch

Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr)

The Portuguese talisman was not part of Al Nassr’s squad during the first leg against Esteghlal. Cristiano Ronaldo has been the most consistent player for the Saudi Pro League giants since his joining. For Stefano Pioli, Ronaldo will be the first-choice striker for the second leg as CR7 yet again scored a goal for his side in their latest fixture and saved them from losing. He has scored a total of six goals in five AFC Champions League games this season.

926 🐐AND COUNTING…… https://t.co/nqFGTA2Reb pic.twitter.com/kmo6hybZ1W

— AlNassr FC (@AlNassrFC_EN) March 7, 2025

Arash Rezavand (Esteghlal)

The 31-year-old midfielder will have an important role to play for his side when they take on Al Nassr in the second-leg fixture. Arash Rezavand will have to come up with some unique set of plays to outplay Stefano Pioli’s men and score a goal against them. Rezavand will be controlling the midfield areas and also helping the attackers and defenders in the process.

Match Facts

• This will be the fifth meeting between the two sides in all competitions.
• The hosts have not lost any of their last two meetings against Esteghlal.
• Esteghlal have been able to score a total of eight goals in this ACL season so far.

Al Nassr vs Esteghlal: Betting Tips and Odds

• Al Nassr to win
• Goals over 2.5
• Cristiano Ronaldo to score

Injury and Team News

The hosts will be without the services of Otavio, Aymeric Laporte, Ali Lajami, and a couple of other players as they are injured.

Esteghlal are ready with all their players set to be in action.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 4

Al Nassr won: 2

Esteghlal won: 1

Draws: 1

Predicted Lineups

Al Nassr predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Bento (GK); Boushal, Simakan, Al Fatil, Al Najdi; Yahya, Brozovic, Al-Hassan, Mane; Duran, Ronaldo

Esteghlal predicted lineup (5-4-1)

Hosseini (GK); Rezaeian, Hardani, Cheshmi, Silva, Sohrabian; Ahmadi, Rezavand, N’Dong, Kooshki; Azadi

Match Prediction

The first leg between the two sides saw no goals and the match ended in a draw. Al Nassr at home are likely going to end up as the better side against Esteghlal in the ACL Round of 16 second leg.

Prediction: Al Nassr 2-1 Esteghlal

Telecast Details

India: Fancode

UK: Triller TV

Egypt: Bein sports

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