Al-Ain vs Nasaf prediction and betting tips on February 21, 2024

Prediction on game W1(-1,0)

Odds: 1.83

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On Wednesday evening, the return leg of the AFC Champions League round of 16 between Al-Ain and Nasaf will unfold at the Ghelamco Arena in Belgium. Will luck favor Al-Ain in their home fixture? Here's the match prediction from Dailysports experts.

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Al-Ain

The "Bosses" clinched the UAE Championship in 2022; however, their subsequent campaign wasn't as prosperous, finishing second. Nonetheless, it was sufficient to secure their participation in the continent's premier club tournament.

Under Hernán Crespo's tutelage, Al-Ain encountered no hurdles in the group stage, winning five matches and outpacing their nearest rival, Al-Fayha, by six points. In the UAE Championship, Al-Ain sits second, trailing Al-Wasl by eight points. In their recent match, the "Bosses" triumphed 1-0 against Al-Wahda in the President's Cup round of 16.

Nasaf

The "Dragons" claimed the runner-up position in the Uzbekistan Championship in 2023 and also clinched victory in the Uzbekistan Cup and Super Cup. Notably, Nasaf boasts considerable experience in the AFC Champions League – in 2011, the "Dragons" emerged victorious, while they reached the final in 2021. In the ongoing edition, under the guidance of Ruzikul Berdiev, Nasaf confidently topped their group, surpassing adversaries such as Al-Sadd, Al-Sharjah, and Al-Faisaly Amman.

Incidentally, the sixth-round match against Al-Sadd marked Nasaf's final official match before the winter break. The Uzbekistan Championship has yet to commence, and Nasaf prepared for the Champions League playoffs through friendly matches. In six encounters, Nasaf secured four victories.

Interesting Match Facts and Head-to-Head History

• Before this winter, the teams crossed paths in the AFC Champions League in spring 2016, where the match in Uzbekistan ended in a 1-1 draw, while Al-Ain emerged stronger in the UAE with a 2-0 victory.

Al-Ain vs Nasaf Prediction

The "Bosses" notably outclass their opponent at this stage and exhibit superior form, having engaged in official matches. We believe it's prudent to back "Al-Ain to win with a handicap (-1.0)" with odds of 1.83.

Prediction on game W1(-1,0)

Odds: 1.83

Bonus up to $130/€100

4.92

Bet now