Match Preview
On Monday, at Thani Bin Jassim Stadium, Al-Gharafa and Al-Nassr face off in a crucial AFC Champions League Round 5 fixture.
Al-Gharafa enters the game on the back of a morale-boosting 3-1 victory over Al-Wakrah in the Qatari Stars League, their first win in three matches. Sitting 4th in the domestic league, they trail leaders Al-Duhail by seven points. However, their continental campaign has been lackluster, with only 4 points from 4 matches, leaving them in 6th place. Their sole win came at home, a 4-2 triumph over Al-Ain.
Al-Nassr, meanwhile, looks to bounce back after a surprising 1-2 loss to Al-Qadisiyah in the Saudi Pro League. Despite recent domestic struggles, the Saudi giants have been formidable in the Champions League, amassing 10 points from 4 matches. After an opening draw with Al-Shorta, they secured three consecutive wins, including a resounding 5-1 victory against Al-Ain.
Probable Lineups
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- Al-Gharafa: N’Diaye, Sourag, Traore, Sano, Fadlalla, Diaz, Sassi, Al-Ganehi, Brahimi, Coman, Joselu
- Al-Nassr: Bento, Bushaal, Laporte, Simakan, Al-Ghannam, Brozović, Al-Khaibari, Mané, Otávio, Talisca, Ronaldo
Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- Both teams have scored in 4 of Al-Gharafa’s last 5 matches.
- Over 2.5 goals occurred in 3 of Al-Gharafa’s last 5 games.
- Al-Nassr has seen both teams score in 3 of their last 5 matches.
Prediction
Al-Nassr’s dominance in the tournament makes them favorites, but given their recent domestic inconsistency, an outright win is not guaranteed. Both teams have shown attacking intent, making a high-scoring game probable. The recommended bet is Over 2.5 goals, with odds of 1.68.
