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Esteghlal vs Al Nassr Live Stream
Match Preview: Esteghlal vs. Al-Nassr
Esteghlal will host Al-Nassr in the AFC Champions League Elite Round of 16 first-leg clash on Monday, March 3, 2025, at the Azadi Stadium in Tehran, Iran. This encounter promises to be a thrilling contest between two of Asia’s prominent football clubs.
Esteghlal
Esteghlal, one of Iran’s most successful clubs, has been in solid form recently, securing three wins in their last five matches across all competitions. However, they face injury concerns with key players Mehdi Mehdipour and Abolfazl Jalali sidelined due to cruciate ligament and hamstring injuries, respectively. Additionally, Imam Salimi and Roozbeh Cheshmi are unavailable due to ongoing recoveries from injuries.
Al-Nassr
Al-Nassr, led by head coach Stefano Pioli, boasts a star-studded lineup featuring Cristiano Ronaldo, who recently netted his 907th career goal. The team has won seven of their last ten matches in all competitions and has an impressive scoring record, netting 17 goals in their last eight AFC Champions League Elite matches.
Despite being nine points off the top in the Saudi Pro League, their focus on the AFC Champions League Elite presents a significant opportunity for silverware this season.
Head-to-Head and Key Stats
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In their last three meetings, Al-Nassr has won twice, while Esteghlal has secured one victory.
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Esteghlal has scored in five of their last seven matches but has only kept two clean sheets in that span.
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Al-Nassr has seen over 2.5 goals in eight of their last ten games, with both teams finding the net in five of their last six away matches.
Prediction
Considering the current form and squad strength, Al-Nassr enters this fixture as the favorites. Their potent attack, led by Ronaldo, is expected to challenge Esteghlal’s defense significantly. While Esteghlal’s home advantage and resilience cannot be underestimated, the prediction leans towards a 2-1 victory for Al-Nassr.
Betting Tips
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Asian Handicap: Al-Nassr -0.75
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Over/Under: Under 2.75 goals
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Score Prediction: Esteghlal 1-2 Al-Nassr
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Team News
Esteghlal will be without Mehdi Mehdipour and Abolfazl Jalali due to injuries. For Al-Nassr, Sami Al-Najei is sidelined with a cruciate ligament injury.
Possible Starting Lineups
Esteghlal:
Khaledabadi; Moradmand, Silva, Fallah; Rezaeian, Kakuta, N’Dong, Zakipour; Eslami, Mohammadi, Blanco
Al-Nassr:
Salem Alnajdi, Laporte, Simakan, Boushal; Brozovic, Alkhaibari; Mane, Talisca, Angelo; Ronaldo
This matchup is set to provide an exciting display of football as both teams vie for a crucial advantage in the first leg of the Round of 16.