Pakhtakor Football Club will lock horns with Al Nassr FC in the round-four group-stage match of the AFC Champions League Elite 2026-27. These sides are set to collide at the Pakhtakor Markaziy Stadium.

The Uzbek side are now back to winning ways with their 1-0 victory against Xorazm in their recent league outing. They haven’t been at the top of their form, and this could make the upcoming fixture tough. Pakhtakor have not been the best side when it comes to the final third, and this is the area they must focus on.

The Lions will be at home for their next Asian Champions League outing, putting them at an advantage from the beginning. They have been a part of three matches in the competition so far and have failed to secure a win.

Ange Postecoglou’s men have been on a sensational run of form, and they will only be looking to extend it. The Big Yellow have secured consecutive wins in their last five matches, keeping them confident for their next one. They have secured one win in their first two AFC Champions League Elite fixtures of this season.

Even though Al-Nassr will be playing away from home, their superior squad quality is going to keep them confident.

Kick-off:

• Location: Tashkent, Uzbekistan
• Stadium: Pakhtakor Markaziy Stadium
• Date: Monday, November 2
• Kickoff time: 07:15 pm IST/ 01:45 pm GMT/ 09:45 am ET/ 06:45 am PT
• Referee: Not decided
• VAR: In Use

Form:

Pakhtakor: D-D-L-L-W

Al Nassr: W-W-W-W-W

Players to Watch

Ibrokhim Ibrokhimov (Pakhtakor)

The 25-year-old will be looking to step up his game so that he can help his side secure their first win in the AFC Champions League Elite this season. Ibrokhim Ibrokhimov can be deployed in the attacking midfield position and is also going to play an important role in the final third for the hosts.

Joao Felix (Al Nassr)

As the hat-trick hero Cristiano Ronaldo is most likely to sit out for Al Nassr, Joao Felix will play an important role for the club on the attacking front. Even though he hasn’t been on the score sheet very frequently this season, he has created some of the greatest plays for the Big Yellow during the ongoing campaign.

Match Facts

• Pakhtakor have only managed one win in their last five attempts.
• Al Nassr are on a five-match winning run.
• The Lions have never defeated the Big Yellow.

Betting Tips & Odds

• Al Nassr to win
• Joao Felix to score
• Goals over 3.5

Injury and Team News

For Pakhtakor, all of their squad members are fit and ready to be in action.

Sultan Al Ghannam continues to miss for Al-Nassr due to his cruciate ligament injury. Kingsley Coman is back in training and might come in as a substitute. Cristiano Ronaldo is likely to be rested for this one.

Head-to-Head

Matches played: 2

Pakhtakor (wins): 0

Al Nassr (wins): 1

Draws: 1

Predicted Lineups

Pakhtakor predicted XI (4-2-3-1)

Kuvvatov (GK); Saitov, Abdumazhidov, Poualinganji, Karimov; Buriev, Sabirkhodjaev; Flamarion, Ibrokhimov, Resan; Hussein

Al Nassr predicted XI (4-2-3-1)

Bento (GK); Boushal, Simakan, Martinez, Yahya; Alkhaibari, Samu; Angelo, Felix, Mane; Al Hamddan

Match Prediction

Even though Pakhtakor are going to be the hosts for their upcoming fixture, Al-Nassr, with the superior squad quality and their current run of form, will be fully confident.

The Big Yellow are likely to come out on top and secure three points.

Prediction: Pakhtakor 1-3 Al Nassr

Telecast Details

India: FanCode

Saudi Arabia: beIN Sports, Al Kass

Uzbekistan: Sport TV

Nigeria: Azamtv, SportyTV

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