AFC CL ~ Al Nassr vs Neftchi | Match info, preview & Lineup
| Al Nassr vs Neftchi | |
| Match Info | |
| Date | 12October 2026 |
Time |
11:45 PM IST 🇮🇳 10:15 PM 🇦🇪 09:15 PM 🇸🇦 |
| Stadium | Al-Awwal Park |
| League | AFC Champions League |
| Round | 02 |
➡️ Al Nassr vs Neftchi
Al-Nassr vs Neftchi Farg'ona: Match Preview and Prediction
Al-Nassr head into this fixture looking to build on their impressive 3-0 victory over Al-Diriyah in the Saudi Professional League. Al-Nassr controlled 52% of possession and recorded 17 attempts on goal, with 10 on target. Cristiano Ronaldo opened the scoring in the 23rd minute, followed by Costa in the 35th minute, before Kingsley Coman sealed the victory with a goal in the 77th minute. Despite their attacking strength, Al-Nassr have struggled to maintain defensive solidity in recent matches, conceding goals in each of their last six games while finding the net in five of those encounters. They will be hoping to deliver another strong attacking performance while improving their defensive consistency.
Neftchi Farg'ona arrive after securing a narrow 1-0 victory over Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya in their previous AFC Champions League Elite outing. That result will provide a confidence boost ahead of a challenging encounter against the Saudi Arabian side. With a fully fit squad available, Neftchi Farg'ona have no reported injury concerns heading into the match, giving their manager a full range of options for the contest.
Team News
Al-Nassr will be without Salem Al-Najdi, who is sidelined with a nose injury, and Sultan Al-Ghannam, who is recovering from a cruciate ligament tear. Meanwhile, Neftchi Farg'ona have no reported injury absences and are expected to have their entire squad available for selection.
Match Prediction: Al-Nassr 2-1 Neftchi Farg'ona
Al-Nassr appear to have the attacking quality needed to take control of this encounter, particularly following their convincing victory over Al-Diriyah. However, their recent defensive record suggests that Neftchi Farg'ona could find opportunities to score. The visitors will aim to make the most of their chances, but Al-Nassr's individual quality and attacking firepower could prove decisive. We expect a competitive contest, with Al-Nassr securing a narrow 2-1 victory.
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