Al-Nassr will face Esteghlal in the AFC Champions League Round of 16 second leg at Al-Awwal Park. The first leg ended in a 0-0 draw, meaning both teams still have a chance to reach the next stage. With Al-Nassr struggling in recent matches, they will look to use home advantage to secure a win, while Esteghlal aim to pull off an upset.
📅 Match Date: March 10, 2025
⏰ Nepali Time: 11:45 PM
🏟 Venue: Al-Awwal Park, Riyadh
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Al-Nassr’s Performance
Al-Nassr have won only one of their last six matches, and their recent 2-2 draw with Al-Shabab has left them 10 points behind the league leaders. Ronaldo scored his 26th goal of the season in that game, but the team was frustrated after playing the last 38 minutes with 10 men. Their focus is now on the AFC Champions League, where they will try to make the most of their home advantage.
Esteghlal’s Performance
Esteghlal, two-time winners of the AFC Champions League, finished sixth in the West Region standings despite winning just two of their eight matches. They have been solid in defense, conceding only nine goals in the tournament so far. The Iranian club is unbeaten in their last five Champions League games and will take confidence from a 2-2 away draw against Al-Ahli earlier in the competition.
Head-to-Head Record
🔹 Total Matches (2024-25 ): 2
🔹 Al-Nassr Wins: 1
🔹 Draws: 1
🔹 Esteghlal Wins: 0
Key Stats
✅ Al-Nassr have kept clean sheets in both matches against Esteghlal this season.
✅ Esteghlal are unbeaten in their last five AFC Champions League matches.
✅ Al-Nassr have won four of their last six Champions League games.
Match Prediction
Al-Nassr will be favorites at home, but Esteghlal have shown they can compete with strong teams.
🔮 Prediction: Al-Nassr 2-1 Esteghlal
Team News
Al-Nassr Team News
🚑 Injuries: None
❌ Suspensions: None
📋 Squad Update: Ronaldo was substituted early in the last match, but he is expected to start.
🟡 Al-Nassr Possible Starting XI
Bento (GK); Al-Boushal, Simakan, Al-Fatil, Qasheesh, Brozovic, Al-Hassan, Mane, Yahya, Angelo, Ronaldo
Esteghlal Team News
🚑 Injuries: None
❌ Suspensions: None
📋 Squad Update: Joel Kojo is likely to start after coming on as a substitute in the first leg.
🔵 Esteghlal Possible Starting XI
Hosseini (GK); Rezaeian, Silva, Cheshmi, Hardani, Sohrabian, Ahmadi, Rezavand, Ndong, Koushki, Kojo
Where to Watch from Nepal
Fans in Nepal can watch the match live on:
✅ Score808
✅ Epics Sports
