Group B
Nasaf Qarshi Vs Al-Sadd FC
Stadium: Karshi Central Stadium
02.10.2023 19:00
The second round of group-stage matches in the prestigious AFC Champions League is set to commence on Monday, featuring a clash between Nasaf Qarshi from Uzbekistan and the formidable Al-Sadd from Qatar. Nasaf Qarshi aims to build on their impressive start to the AFC Champions League, having won their opening game against Al-Faisaly. Meanwhile, Al-Sadd was held to a draw by Sharjah in their previous match. In this matchup, we anticipate a high-scoring game and a potential victory for Al-Sadd. Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.
Nasaf Qarshi
Nasaf Qarshi embarked on their AFC Champions League campaign with a hard-fought victory against Al-Faisaly in their opening match. The lone goal of the game came in the 97th minute, securing a 1-0 win for Nasaf. Their performance demonstrated their dominance over Al-Faisaly throughout the match.
Additionally, Nasaf Qarshi is currently performing well in their domestic league, holding the 4th position in the league table. Their recent league game resulted in a convincing 1-3 victory. Their league record consists of 10 wins, 6 draws, and 4 losses from 20 games played. However, they now face a tougher opponent in Al-Sadd on Monday in the AFC Champions League.
Al-Sadd SC
Al-Sadd has continued to demonstrate their dominance in their domestic league this season, impressively maintaining an unbeaten streak that has now reached five games since the season's commencement. Their AFC Champions League campaign kicked off with a hard-fought goalless draw against Sharjah Cultural Club, a match where both teams struggled to find the back of the net. Notably, Bounedjah missed a penalty early in the second half for Al-Sadd. Another opportunity awaits Al-Sadd to secure their first victory of the season as they prepare to face Nasaf Qarshi on Monday.
Remarkably, their overall performance in the league boasts a perfect record of 4 wins and 1 draw from the five matches they have played in the current season.
Head-To-Head Statistics
A critical analysis of their last 4 encounters produced 2 victories for Nasaf, a win for Al-Sadd, and a draw.
Expert Betting Tips
Both teams clashed last year in Group E of the AFC Champions League, with a 1-1 draw in the first leg and a 3-1 victory for Nasaf in the return leg. The memory of that match still resonates with Al-Sadd players, and they view this as an opportunity for redemption. Both Al-Sadd and Nasaf are currently in impressive form, setting the stage for a highly competitive encounter.
Given their recent history, with the last two encounters resulting in both teams scoring, we anticipate another goal-scoring affair in this match, with odds of 1.76 for Both Teams To Score (BTTS). Additionally, we expect both teams to score a minimum of two goals each, and we also predict a win or draw for Al-Sadd.