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

Qarshi gears up to host the 4-time Asian champions.

The Markaziy Stadium in Qarshi, Uzbekistan, gears up to host the ACL Elite fixture between home Nasaf and Al Hilal.

Nasaf are the runners-up of the Uzbek top flight and are popularly referred to as the Dragons. They are led by club legend and former Uzbek international Ruziqul Berdiev.

He has been at the helm of this club for a long time. Nasaf suffered a 4-2 defeat against Al Ahli in the opening encounter.

Al Hilal are coming after a 2-1 win over Al Duhail in the opening matchweek of ACL Elite. They are led by former Inter Milan gaffer Simone Inzaghi, who did miracles with the Saudi giants in the FIFA Club World Cup, even knocking out Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City.

Kick-off:

• Location: Qarshi, Uzbekistan
• Stadium: Markaziy Stadium, Qarshi
• Date: Monday, September 29
• Kick-off Time: 7:15 p.m. IST
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Our next game in #ACLElite ✨ pic.twitter.com/B2lBBf7m8n

— AlHilal Saudi Club (@Alhilal_EN) September 26, 2025

Players to Watch

Khusayin Norchaev (Nasaf)

The Uzbek international from Yakkabog returned to Nasaf for his second spell, after previously having rendered his services to the Qarshi-based outfit. He was part of the Nasaf squad that made it to the finals of the AFC Cup in 2021.

Ruben Neves (Al Hilal)

The Portuguese midfielder joined Al Hilal after plying his trade with top European clubs like FC Porto and Wolverhampton Wanderers. He has represented the Portugal national team on several occasions and will be Inzaghi’s key player in the ACL Elite campaign, especially in Joao Cancelo’s absence.

Match Facts

• The match will take place at the Markaziy Stadium in Qarshi, Uzbekistan
• Al Hilal are 4-time ACL Champions
• Nasaf are the runners-up of the Uzbek top flight

Nasaf vs Al Hilal: Betting Tips and Odds

• The away team to win the match
• Ruben Neves to score the first goal
• Nasaf 1-4 Al Hilal

Injury and Team News

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

Al Hilal will miss Malcom and Joao Cancelo in the next game.

Head-to-Head

These two sides will most likely meet each other for the first time in history.

Predicted Lineups

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

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

Al Hilal predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Bono (GK); Cancelo, Tambakti, Akcicek, Hernandez; Milinkovic Savic, Neves, Al Dawsari; Malcom, Leonardo, Al Dawsari

Match Prediction

Al Hilal have a relatively stronger squad on paper and are coming after big wins. Looking at the difference in the depth of the squad, only a miracle could save Nasaf from the back of a humiliating defeat.

Prediction: Nasaf 1-4 Al Hilal

Telecast Details

India: FanCode

Saudi Arabia: Thmanyah

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