On Tuesday, August 22, 2023 Al-Nassr will compete against Shabab Al Ahli in the Matchday Playoff of the AFC Champions League match. Watch here, Al-Nassr vs Shabab Al Ahli live streaming, preview and how to watch it.
Al-Nassr will host Shabab Al Ahli at the Raja Fahd Stadium on Tuesday, 22 August 2023, in the group game of the AFC Champions League. This match was highly anticipated by football fans because there were two world stars playing for Al Nassr, namely Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mane.
However, the home team is going through a crisis of confidence after losing twice in a row in the domestic league. Meanwhile, Shabab Al Ahli impressed by winning four times in a row in the UAE league. Who will emerge victorious in this fierce battle?
Al-Nassr are not at their best right now. They have just lost 0-2 to Al Taawon in the Saudi Arabian league, although they have been strengthened by Ronaldo who is recovering from injury.
This defeat left them slumped to the bottom of the standings with no points at all. Previously, they also lost 0-1 to Al Ittifaq in the opening match. Al-Nassr coach, Jorge Jesus, admitted that his team was having problems and needed immediate improvement.
Shabab Al Ahli, on the other hand, is at the peak of their form. They just beat Ajman 3-0 in their last game in the UAE league, with goals from Igor Jesus, Carlos Eduardo and Federico Cartabia.
This victory keeps them firmly at the top of the standings with a full 12 points from four matches. Shabab Al Expert coach, Mahdi Ali, said that his team is ready for any challenge and are not afraid of their opponents.
This is the first time that Al-Nassr and Shabab Al Ahli have met in an official competition. However, the two teams faced each other in a friendly match in 2019, which Shabab Al Ahli won with a score of 2-1. Igor Jesus and Carlos Eduardo scored Shabab Al Ahli’s goals, while Al-Nassr’s goal was scored by Abderrazak Hamdallah.
Statistically, the two teams have quite significant differences in terms of productivity and conceded goals. Al-Nassr have not scored a single goal in their last two matches, while Shabab Al Ahli have scored six goals in their last two matches. On the other hand, Al-Nassr have conceded three goals in their last two matches, while Shabab Al Ahli have not conceded a single goal in their last two matches.
Live Stream & How To Watch
Al-Nassr vs Shabab Al Ahli match at Al Awal Park at King Saud University Stadium, Riyadh can be watched live streaming. Playoff 2023/2024 Matchday Playoff match broadcast on Soccer TV starting 13:20 ET.
Match | Al-Nassr vs. Shabab Al Ahli |
Competition | 2023/2024 AFC Champions League |
Match day | Matchday Playoff |
Venue | Al Awal Park at King Saud University Stadium, Riyadh |
Date | Tuesday, August 22, 2023 |
Kickoff | 13:20 ET |
Official TV | Soccer TV |
Streaming Link | Soccer TV |
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Interesting Statistics and Facts
Line-Up Forecast
Al-Nassr (4-2-3-1) | Shabab Al Ahli (4-2-3-1) |
W. Abdullah | Majed Naser |
S. Al Ghanam | S. Suleiman |
A. Alawjami | B. Planić |
A. Alamri | W. Abbas |
G. Konan | Renan |
Abdullah Al Khaibari | T. Ahmed |
S. Fofana | A. Ganiev |
Talisca | Harib Abdalla Suhail |
M. Brozović | Mateusão |
S. Mané | Y. Al-Ghassani |
C. Ronaldo | M. Dabbur |
Al-Nassr – Last 5 Match Results
- August 06, 2023 – Raja Casablanca [1 – 3] Al Nassr (Arab Club Champions Cup)
- August 09, 2023 – Al Shorta [0 – 1] Al Nassr (Arab Club Champions Cup)
- August 12, 2023 – Al Hilal [1 – 2 E] Al Nassr (Arab Club Champions Cup)
- August 15, 2023 – Al Ittifaq [2 – 1] Al Nassr (Saudi Pro League)
- August 19, 2023 – Al Nassr [0 – 2] Al Taawon (Saudi Pro League)
Shabab Al Ahli – Last 5 Match Results
- April 23, 2023 – Shabab Al Ahli [2 – 2] Al Wasl (EPL)
- May 08, 2023 – Bani Yas [1 – 2] Shabab Al Ahli (EPL)
- May 13, 2023 – Shabab Al Ahli [1 – 0] Ajman (EPL)
- August 15, 2023 – Shabab Al Ahli [3 – 0] Al Wehdat (League)
- August 18, 2023 – Ajman [0 – 3] Shabab Al Ahli (EPL)