Al-Nassr vs Al-Rayyan prediction 30.09.2024 | AFC Champions League
Al Nassr
Kick off:
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Al Rayyan
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- Competition: AFC Champions League
- Date: Monday, 30th September 2024
- Kickoff: 19:00 UK / 20:00 CEST
- Venue: King Saud University Stadium (Riyadh)
Cristiano Ronaldo still hasn't won any major trophy with Al-Nassr. Last season, Al-Hilal was too good, and it doesn't seem that could be the case in the 2024/25 season too. Al-Nassr started the Saudi Arabian league with 11 points from five matches, and although that seems solid, Al-Hilal has one point more from one game fewer played. In the AFC Champions League, Al-Nassr started with a 1-1 draw against Al-Shorta. In the previous game, Stefano Pioli's team won 2-0 at home against Al-Wehda.
Al-Rayyan are one of the most successful teams in the Qatar national league, with eight titles. However, they won only one title in the 21st century as some other teams took a prominent role in the competition. Al-Rayyan didn't start the 2024/25 season well, as they collected only six points in six league matches, while they lost at home against Al-Hilal in the AFC Champions League. In the previous game, Al-Rayyan lost 2-1 on the road against Al-Arabi. That was a perfect opportunity for points, as Al-Rayyan had a lead, while the home side was with ten players most of the game, but Al-Arabi scored two goals in the second half, and Al-Rayyan stayed empty-handed again.
Al-Nassr vs Al-Rayyan pick: Under 3.5
Al-Nassr allowed only three goals in the last five matches. Also, in each of those five games, there were three or fewer goals. On the other hand, Al-Rayyan scored only two goals in the previous three games. We shouldn't see more than three goals between Al-Nassr and Al-Rayyan on Monday.
Al-Nassr team news
After a few disappointing draws, Al-Nassr sacked the head coach Luis Castro. His replacement is Stefano Pioli. Under Pioli, Al-Nassr recorded three wins with a 7:1 goal difference in all competitions. Maybe the Italian manager is the answer to Al-Nassr's problems.
Last matches of Al Nassr
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Al Nassr
2 : 0
Al Wahda Mecca
Pro League
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Al Hazm
1 : 2
Al Nassr
Kings Cup
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Al Ettifaq
0 : 3
Al Nassr
Pro League
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Al Shorta
1 : 1
Al Nassr
AFC Champions League Elite
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Al Nassr
1 : 1
Al Ahli
Pro League
Al Nassr lineup
Goalkeeper
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24
Bento
Defenders
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2
Sultan Al-Ghannam
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3
Mohamed Simakan
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27
Aymeric Laporte
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83
Salem Al Najdi
Midfielders
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17
Abdullah Al-Khaibari
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80
Wesley
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25
Otavio
Forwards
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20
Angelo
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7
Cristiano Ronaldo
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10
Sadio Mane
Al-Rayyan team news
After a very poor start to the season, Al-Rayyan decided to sack the head coach, Poya Asbaghi. At his place came Younes Ali, who previously led Al-Arabi, Qatar SC, and Al-Markhiya. Ali debuted as Al-Rayyan's head coach on Thursday against Al-Arabi, and although they lost, there were some positive signs from the match.
Last matches of Al Rayyan
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Al Arabi
2 : 1
Al Rayyan
Stars League
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Al Rayyan
0 : 2
Al Wakrah
Stars League
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Al Rayyan
1 : 3
Al Hilal
AFC Champions League Elite
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Al Rayyan
4 : 2
Al Shahaniya
Stars League
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Al Rayyan
3 : 0
Al Arabi
QSL Cup
Al Rayyan lineup
Goalkeeper
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22
Sami Beldi
Defenders
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2
Murad Naji
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13
Amaro
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5
David Garcia
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3
Hazem Ahmed
Midfielders
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11
Gabriel Pereira
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6
Abdulaziz Hatem
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4
Julien De Sart
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77
Achraf Bencharki
Forwards
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8
Trezeguet
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10
Roger Guedes
3 Reasons why we shouldn't see more than three goals in this match
- Al-Nassr allowed only three goals in the last five matches
- Al-Nassr went under 3.5 goals in each of the previous five games
- Al-Rayyan scored only two goals in the last three matches
Main prediction Al Nassr - Al Rayyan
Under 3.5 goals
Al Nassr & Al Rayyan current standing in AFC Champions League Elite
| West | P | W | D | L |
G - A
|
GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Esteghlal | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 - 0 | +3 | 3 |
| 2 | Al Hilal | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 - 1 | +2 | 3 |
| 3 | Al Ahli | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 - 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 4 | Al Wasl | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 - 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 5 | Al Shorta | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 - 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 6 | Al Nassr | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 - 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 7 | Al Sadd | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 - 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 8 | Al Ain | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 - 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 9 | Persepolis | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 - 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 10 | Pakhtakor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 - 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 11 | Al Rayyan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 - 3 | -2 | 0 |
| 12 | Al Gharafa | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 - 3 | -3 | 0 |