Navbahor vs Al-Ittihad prediction and betting tips on February 15, 2024
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One of the AFC Champions League Round of 16 matches will take place in Uzbekistan, where local side Navbahor will clash with Al-Ittihad from Saudi Arabia at the Markaziy Stadium. Here's the prediction for this encounter from Dailysports experts.
Navbahor
The "Hawks" already faced a Saudi Arabian club, Al-Hilal, in the group stage. In the initial encounter, Navbahor managed to secure a draw in an away match. However, they suffered a 0-2 defeat in the home fixture. Fortunately, this setback didn't prevent Samvel Babayan's team from clinching the second spot in Group D. They encountered no problems against Nassaji and Mumbai City. Navbahor's last official match was against Neftchi Fergana in the Uzbekistan Super League. A home draw with a scoreline of 1-1 against Neftchi Fergana halted the "Hawks" from overtaking Nasaf Karshi in the race for the second spot. Consequently, Navbahor won't be participating in Asian cups next season.
Al-Ittihad
Marcelo Gallardo's team performed admirably during the group stage, registering five wins in six matches. Al-Ittihad's only defeat came in an away game against Iraqi side Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya. In late December, the "Tigers" participated in the FIFA Club World Cup. In the Round of 16 stage, Al-Ittihad thrashed Auckland City from New Zealand with a score of 3-0. However, they suffered a defeat against Egyptian side Al-Ahly in the following round (1-3). In their recent league match, Al-Ittihad secured a comprehensive 3-0 victory away against Al-Tai, putting an end to their three-match losing streak in all competitions. After 19 rounds, Al-Ittihad occupies the fifth position in the league standings.
Navbahor vs Al-Ittihad Prediction
Bookmakers favor Al-Ittihad in this match, and it's challenging to disagree. For the "Hawks," this will be their first official match after a lengthy break. We believe the visitors should showcase their quality and secure a victory in this encounter. Our bet is "Al-Ittihad to Win" with odds of 1.65.
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