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

The hosts have never won a match against the Blue Waves.

Pakhtakor Tashkent are all set to host Al Hilal in the AFC Champions League 2024-25 round of 16 first-leg contest. The hosts barely made it to the round of 16 of the tournament as they only won a single game in the group stage and ended up in the eighth spot. Al Hilal finished as the table toppers in Group B.

Pakhtakor Tashkent will be at home for the first leg, which might be in favour. They will be under pressure as they are set to face the Saudi Pro League giants. Pakhtakor Tashkent only went on to win their last match in the group stage of the AFC Champions League.

Al Hilal are undefeated in the AFC Champions League Elite this season. The Saudi Pro League giants will be away from home and they will be looking to take the win once again. The Blue Waves are a good attacking side and we can expect them to score some goals in their upcoming fixture.

Kick-off:

• Location: Tashkent, Uzbekistan
• Stadium: Stadion Majmuasi
• Date: Tuesday, March 4
• Kick-off Time: 21:30 IST/ 16:00 GMT/ 11:00 ET/ 08:00 PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

#ACLElite Round of 16 is ahead ⚽️⏳ pic.twitter.com/LoKSUhix9g

— AlHilal Saudi Club (@Alhilal_EN) March 2, 2025

Form:

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

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

Players to Watch

Brayan Riascos (Pakhtakor Tashkent)

The Uzbekistan side Pakhtakor will have a tough competition in front of them and Brayan Riascos is going to play one of the main roles in the process. The Colombian forward scored a couple of goals in the two ACL matches.

Salem Al-Dawsari (Al Hilal)

The Saudi Arabian midfielder has been in great form in both the Saudi Pro League and the AFC Champions League Elite this season. Salem Al-Dawsari has scored seven goals in eight ACL matches. He controls the midfield well and also contributes in the attack at a good rate.

Al Hilal's Salem Al Dawsari has been named the best player in Asia 🏆🇸🇦Congratulations, @salem_d29 👏#yallaRSL pic.twitter.com/16xMfHA6K9

— Roshn Saudi League (@SPL_EN) October 31, 2023

Match Facts

• This will be the ninth meeting between them across all competitions.
• Al Hilal are undefeated against Pakhtakor Tashkent in all competitions.
• They have scored the most goals (26) in the ACL as of now. This makes them the top attacking side in the tournament.

Pakhtakor Tashkent vs Al Hilal: Betting Tips and Odds

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

Injury and Team News

The hosts Pakhtakor Tashkent are ready with all their squad members fit for action.

Al Hilal will be without the services of Aleksandar Mitrovic, Hassan Tambakti and Renan Lodi because of their injuries.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 8

Pakhtakor Tashkent won: 0

Al Hilal won: 5

Draws: 3

Predicted Lineups

Pakhtakor Tashkent predicted lineup (5-4-1)

Nazarov (GK); Asqarov, Abdumajidov, Abdullaev, Azmiddinov, Makhamadjonov; Abdumannopov; Buriev, Kholmatov, Adhamzoda; Riascos

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

Bono (GK); Cancelo, Koulibaly, Al-Bulayhi, Nasser Al-Dawsari; Neves, Milinkovic-Savic; Lima, Malcom, Salem Al-Dawsari

Match Prediction

With the current run of form, Al Hilal might end up as the better side against Pakhtakor Tashkent in the AFC Champions League 2024-25 round of 16 first-leg.

Prediction: Pakhtakor Tashkent 1-3 Al Hilal

Telecast Details

India: Fancode, Sports 18

UK: Triller TV

Egypt: Bein sports

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