David Flower
Dailysports's expert
One of the matches in the sixth round of the AFC Champions League group stage will take place on Monday in Riyadh, where Al-Nassr will host Qatari side Al-Sadd. We suggest betting on the total goals with promising odds.
Match Preview
Last Friday, Al-Nassr secured a 2-0 home victory against Damac in the Saudi Pro League, netting a goal in each half. After 12 rounds, "The Global Club" currently occupies third place in the league standings, trailing leaders Al-Ittihad by eight points.
However, their AFC Champions League campaign has been much stronger. After five matches, Al-Nassr sits atop their group. Their only slip-up was a 1-1 draw in the opening fixture against Al-Shorta. Since then, they've dispatched Al-Rayyan (2-1), Esteghlal Tehran (1-0), Al-Ain (5-1), and last week, Al-Gharafa (3-1).
Meanwhile, Al-Sadd holds second place in the Qatari league after 10 rounds. Despite a rocky start with three early losses, the team has found its stride, currently riding a five-game winning streak in domestic competition.
Last week, Al-Sadd drew 1-1 at home with Al-Hilal in the AFC Champions League. Overall, they remain unbeaten in this tournament, with two wins and three draws, placing them fifth in the standings after five matches.
Probable Lineups
- Al-Nassr: Bento, Busha, Laporte, Simakan, Al-Ghannam, Brozović, Al-Haybari, Mané, Otávio, Talisca, Ronaldo
- Al-Sadd: Barsham, Otávio, Salman, Miguel, Al-Yazidi, Uribe, Kamara, Cristo, Afif, Jovaní, Mujica
Match Facts and Head-to-Head Stats
- The "Both Teams to Score" bet has hit in all seven previous encounters between these teams.
- The "Over 2.5 Goals" bet landed in four of their last five meetings.
- Al-Nassr has won two of their four home matches against Al-Sadd.
Prediction
Bookmakers favor the hosts, with Al-Nassr's victory priced at 1.45. However, the more strategic bet here is "Total Over 2.5 Goals" at 1.60, given both teams' scoring form and their history of high-scoring encounters.
