Al Ahli vs Nasaf Qarshi Live Streaming and TV Channel Info

The King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, will be the setting for an exciting AFC Champions League Elite matchup and one that features defending champions Al Ahli and Uzbekistan's Nasaf Qarshi. With German coach Matthias Jaissle managing the club, Al Ahli will be eager to kick off their title defense with a compelling win and victory on Tuesday night. The Saudi giants will be counting on star striker Ivan Toney, who joined them from the Premier League club Brentford, to provide goals and leadership up front, and carry the team into a successful Masters journey.
On the other hand, the visitors from Uzbekistan will be looking for an upset. Nasaf Qarshi is once again led by the experienced Ruzikul Berdiev, who has had a second stint with the club and is looking for success in the ACL Elite. The visitors will be looking to make an impression in Jeddah, with Nigerian forward Yusuf Otubanjo likely leading the line for the Uzbek side, and hitting the ground running in their first game in the Masters.

Team News

Al Ahli will be missing Abdullah Otayf as he continues to recover from injury. Still, manager Matthias Jaissle has enough depth in midfield, with Franck Kessie expected to soldier on in the heart of the midfield. Attackers Riyad Mahrez and Ivan Toney are both fit and should start, meaning the Saudi champions will have a strong eleven for their first ACL Elite match.
Nasaf Qarshi, likewise, also has fitness concerns. Their first goalkeeper, Nematov, is ruled out of the match, which could leave a major hole in their backline. Coach Buzikul Berdiev hopes the backline, led by Golban and Eshmuradov, can provide stability. Nigerian striker Yusuf Otubanjo is fit and will be the main focal point for the attack as the Uzbekistan side looks to upset in Jeddah.

Form Guide

Al Ahli have successfully upheld their aspirations as a superpower of Asia, dominating domestically and continentally. Their attacking unit, spearheaded currently by Mahrez and Toney, has been exceptional, with goals coming in abundance. Defensively, with Merih Demiral as the core defender, a solid Saudi side looks balanced and set for another run.
Nasaf Qarshi, in particular, has not been an easy side to beat in the Uzbekistan Super League. While they do not have star power as Al Ahli, their discipline and work rate, combined with organized defending, have helped them hold their own against larger opponents. For Qeshm, now they still have a concern playing away from home in what will be an extremely hostile environment in Jeddah.

Match Preview

Al Ahli enters this one as solid favourites, boasting European experience and an array of Saudi talent. With Riyad Mahrez creating, Franck Kessie controlling the midfield, and Ivan Toney's ability to put the ball in the net, the Saudi champions have a team built to chase silverware again.
However, Nasaf Qarshi cannot be taken lightly. With Berdiev's consistent leadership, they are known for their tactical discipline and ability to defend resolutely. The Uzbek side will seek to frustrate Al Ahli, utilizing quick counterattacks with Yusuf Otubanjo as their primary threat.
Although Nasaf will try to be tight in their defensive shape, Al Ahli will have just too much quality and firepower for them to handle, playing in front of a home crowd.

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Al Ahli vs Nasaf Qarshi Predicted Lineups

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Al Ahli Predicted Lineup

Mendy; Majrashi, Demiral, Ibanez, Al Hawsawi; Aljohani, Kessie; Mahrez, Millot, Galeno; Toney

Nasaf Qarshi Predicted Lineup

Nematov; Mukhammadiyev, Golban, Eshmuradov, Nasrullaev; Colovic, Ceran, Rahmatov; Mukhitdinov; Norchaev, Otubanjo

Al Ahli vs Nasaf Qarshi Kick-Off Time

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