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

Jorge Jesus’ men dominated the proceedings when these sides last met!

Istiklol are all set to lock horns with Al Nassr for their round 5 group stage fixture of the 2025-26 AFC Champions League Two. Hisor Central Stadium will witness this entertaining outing between the two clubs.

The Tajik League side are going to be at home for their upcoming fixture, but it is not going to make things any easier for them. Their performance in their last few matches has not been the best and are likely to struggle in their next one. They were dominated by Al Nassr away from home; Istiklol now have a chance to reverse the result this time around.

The Jorge Jesus-led are in a phenomenal form both in the Saudi Pro League and the AFC Champions League Two. They are at the top of their table and will be looking to maintain their winless run. Al Nassr will be away from home, but their confidence levels will be on the positive side.

Kick-off:

• Location: Hisor, Tajikistan
• Stadium: Hisor Central Stadium
• Date: Wednesday, November 26
• Kick-off Time: 07:15 p.m. IST/ 01:45 p.m. GMT/ 08:45 a.m. ET/ 05:45 a.m. PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: Not in use

Form:

Istiklol: L-L-W-W-L

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

Players to Watch

Amirbek Dzhuraboev (Istiklol)

Amirbek Dzhuraboev will be looking to step up his game here as Istiklol FC need a win to get to the next stage of the AFC Champions League Two. He must control the ball well in the midfield and also in the attacking front. A top performance is much required from him to help his side get through.

Joao Felix (Al Nassr)

The 26-year-old Portuguese forward has continued his goal-scoring form for Al Nassr and will be ready to lead his side in the attacking front yet again. Joao Felix has scored two goals in four matches of the Asian competition. He is going to be a constant issue for the opponent’s defence.

Pure class rewarded.Félix is tonight’s MOTM 🌟 pic.twitter.com/avFW9O7fC9

— AlNassr FC (@AlNassrFC_EN) November 23, 2025

Match Facts

• Al Nassr are on a four-match winning streak.
• Istiklol FC have won two of their last three games.
• Al-Aalami are unbeaten against the hosts.

Istiklol vs Al Nassr: Betting Tips and Odds

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

Injury and Team News

FC Istiklol have all their players fit and ready to be in action.

Al Nassr might miss out on the services of Saad Al-Nasser due to his fitness issues. Cristiano Ronaldo is most likely to miss out and will be rested.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 3

Istiklol won: 0

Al Nassr won: 2

Draws: 1

Predicted Lineups

Istiklol predicted lineup (5-4-1)

Stosic (GK); Safarov, Chobanov, Qurbonov, Okoro, Muhammadjoni; Haghnazari, Dzhuraboev, Pandzhshanbe, Dehghani; Soirov

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

Al Aqidi (GK); Boushal, Al Sharari, Al Amri, Al Najdi; Al-Khaibari, Al Hassan; Ribeiro, Wesley, Ghareeb; Felix

Match Prediction

The hosts are desperate for a win and Al-Aalami will give them a very tough fight. Al Nassr are likely to come out on top and defeat Istiklol FC in their upcoming AFC Champions League Two clash.

Prediction: Istiklol 0-4 Al Nassr

Telecast Details

India: FanCode

Saudi Arabia: beIN Sports

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