Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the AFC Champions League match.
Al-Gharafa find themselves in a challenging position in their Champions League group. They need a victory to make up for past failures, and playing at home might be an advantage for the hosts. Meanwhile, Al-Nassr have been showing consistency and confidence, especially in away matches. The team have not been defeated in nine consecutive away fixtures, making them strong favourites. Their goal is to regain confidence after an unexpected loss to Al-Qadisiyah and aim to score as many goals as possible.
Al-Gharafa
The hosts approach this match with less-than-favourable results, having secured only three wins in their last nine outings and failing to score only once. In the Champions League, they have collected just four points from four games, with both teams scoring in most encounters. On home turf, Al-Gharafa feel more confident, having won two consecutive matches and scored consistently over six consecutive home fixtures.
Al-Nassr
The visitors are delivering quality football in both their domestic league and the Champions League. Al-Nassr have suffered only three defeats out of 18 matches across all competitions this season and have failed to score in just one game. Their Champions League campaign appears even stronger, with three wins and a draw but only one clean sheet. Away from home, Al-Nassr boast fantastic results with seven wins and two draws.
Al-Gharafa vs Al-Nassr Prediction
Al-Gharafa might try to capitalise on their home advantage, but it will be extremely challenging against a formidable Al-Nassr side. Both teams are fond of scoring and conceding, so expect an end-to-end game where both teams find the net.
