Al Nassr vs Kawasaki Frontale Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | AFC Champions League Elite 2024-25 semifinal

This will be the first-ever encounter between the two sides.

Al Nassr are all set to battle Kawasaki Frontale in the AFC Champions League 2024-25 Elite semi-final. The high-stakes ACL confrontation between the two sides is ready to take place at the Al Inma Bank Stadium at King Abdullah Sport City.

Al Nassr have proved their haters wrong over the last couple of years as their performance has seen many positive outcomes. They have entered the AFC Champions League Elite semifinals for the first time since 2020. Cristiano Ronaldo and Co. secured an easy win over Yokohama FM in the quarter-final stage to get to the last four phase of the tournament.

Heavy focus for the Semi-final ahead 💛 pic.twitter.com/fzsEkmrHN1

— AlNassr FC (@AlNassrFC_EN) April 27, 2025

Kawasaki Frontale met Al Sadd in the previous stage of the ACL. They went on to secure a win during the extra time. Yasuto Wakisaka scored a crucial match-winner to seal a win for his side.

They are going to face a tough time as they take on Stefano Piolo’s men next. This is going to be a blast of a contest.

Kick-off:

• Location: King Abdullah Sport City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
• Stadium: Al Inma Bank Stadium
• Date: Wednesday, April 30
• Kick-off Time: 22:00 IST/ 16:30 GMT/ 11:30 ET/ 08:30 PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

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

Kawasaki Frontale: D-D-L-D-W

Players to Watch

Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr)

Cristiano Ronaldo has been in great form for Al Nassr. The Portuguese talisman has scored six goals in the last five matches for his side across all competitions. CR7 is going to be a menace to the opponent’s defence.

With his current form, Ronaldo will be the first choice in the attacking front of Al Nassr for Stefano Pioli alongside Jhod Duran.

His nights, his celebration 😮‍💨 pic.twitter.com/D0ONM152rT

— AlNassr FC (@AlNassrFC_EN) April 26, 2025

Marcinho (Kawasaki Frontale)

The Brazilian forward will yet again be in action at the attacking front for Kawasaki Frontale in the upcoming ACL match against Al Nassr. Marcinho will be looking to step up, as it will determine their place in the final of the tournament. The 29-year-old has scored four goals in eight AFC Champions League Elite games for his side.

Match Facts

• Al Nassr have won four of their last five matches in all competitions.
• They have scored seven goals in their last two ACL games.
• Kawasaki Frontale have only secured one win in their last five contests.

Al Nassr vs Kawasaki Frontale: Betting Tips and Odds

• Al Nassr to win @8/15 10 bet
• Cristiano Ronaldo to score
• Goals over 3.5 @1/1 Skybet

Injury and Team News

Mohamed Simakan might miss out on the upcoming AFC Champions League game for Al Nassr as he received a knock and is doubtful to appear.

All of the players for Kawasaki Frontale are fit and ready to be in action.

Head-to-Head

The Al Nassr vs Kawasaki Frontale contest is going to take place for the first time.

Predicted Lineups

Al Nassr predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Bento (GK); Al Ghannam, Laporte, Lajami, Boushal; Otavio, Al Hassan, Brozovic, Mane; Duran, Ronaldo

Kawasaki Frontale predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Yamaguchi (GK); Sasaki, Takai, Maruyama, Miura; Kawahara, Yamamoto; Ienaga, Wakisaka, Marcinho; Erison

Match Prediction

Both teams deserve to be in the semifinals of the ACL. However, the Knights of Najd are likely to defeat Kawasaki Frontale in the upcoming AFC Champions League Elite fixture to seal a spot in the final.

Prediction: Al Nassr 3-2 Kawasaki Frontale

Telecast Details

India: Fancode

UK: Triller TV

Egypt: Bein sports

USA: Paramount+

Nigeria: beIN SPORTS

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