Analyzing the upcoming football match between Al-Nassr and Shabab Al Ahli, set to take place on August 23 within the framework of the AFC Champions League 2023/24 play-off round. Bongdaplus provides insights into team dynamics, expected line-ups, and score predictions.
Form Analysis of Al-Nassr and Shabab Al Ahli:
Al-Nassr is currently struggling with their form, having recently suffered consecutive losses to Al Ittifaq and Al Taawon. Notably, even with the return of superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, Al-Nassr was defeated 2-0 by Al Taawon. In the first two fixtures of the Saudi Arabia 2023/24 league, CR7’s team is yet to secure any points.
On the contrary, Shabab Al Ahli boasts a much better form. As evidence, they recently thrashed Ajman 3-0 in an away game, extending their winning streak to four matches. In their last two matches, they netted six goals and maintained a clean sheet. The upcoming match marks the first encounter between Shabab Al Ahli and Al-Nassr.
Latest Team News for Al-Nassr vs Shabab Al Ahli:
Just a few days ago, Al-Nassr successfully acquired the renowned forward Sadio Mane from Bayern Munich. Mane’s arrival to Al-Nassr means he will share the goal-scoring responsibility with the veteran 38-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo. For Shabab Al Ahli, midfielder Mateusao will be unavailable due to injury. He is likely to be replaced by Marzooq. Additionally, defender Planic, who received a red card in the match against Ajman, can still participate as the suspension applies only to domestic league matches, not the AFC Champions League.
Expected Line-ups for Al-Nassr vs Shabab Al Ahli:
Al-Nassr (4-2-3-1): Abdullah, Ghannam, Lajami, Konan, Al Amri, Brozovic, Fofana, Talisca, Al Khaibari, Ronaldo, Mane
Shabab Al Ahli (4-2-3-1): Naser, Abbas, Planic, Sulaiman, Renan, Ahmed, Gʻaniyev, Suhail, Dabbur, Al Ghassani, Marzooq
Match Prediction for Al-Nassr vs Shabab Al Ahli:
Asian Handicap: Al-Nassr’s recent form shows a lack of luck, having lost the handicap in 3 out of their last 4 matches (with the remaining one being a draw). Conversely, Shabab Al Ahli has won the handicap in all 4 of their recent matches. Given this context, placing confidence in Shabab Al Ahli seems like the appropriate choice.
Total Goals (Over/Under): Out of Shabab Al Ahli’s recent 6 matches, 4 have gone under the goal line. Additionally, Al-Nassr’s last 5 home matches have all ended under. With this trend, it’s likely that the upcoming match will feature fewer goals.
Total Corners (Over/Under): In the last 3 matches featuring Shabab Al Ahli, the corners haven’t exceeded 8. Moreover, in 3 out of Al-Nassr’s last 4 matches, the corner count remained below 7. This suggests that corners are likely to be under in the upcoming match.
Match Score Prediction for Al-Nassr vs Shabab Al Ahli:
Considering the current form, it’s evident that Al-Nassr is struggling while Shabab Al Ahli displays impressive strength. With their winning momentum and high spirits, Shabab Al Ahli has the potential to defeat Al-Nassr.
Prediction: 0-1
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