Tue Oct 22 15:10:00 UTC 2024: – **Match Preview**: Al-Nassr will face Esteghlal in the AFC Champions League at Al-Rashid Stadium on Tuesday, marking their first meeting since May 2011.
– **Esteghlal’s Recent Form**: Esteghlal suffered a heavy 3-0 defeat against Zob Ahan in the Iranian Pro League after securing a 2-1 victory over Havadar in early October. They are currently 11th in the league with eight points from seven games.
– **AFC Champions League Performance**: Esteghlal has had mixed results in the Champions League, winning 3-0 against Al-Gharafa but losing 2-0 to Al-Sadd.
– **Al-Nassr’s Current Form**: Al-Nassr is performing well, sitting third in the Saudi Pro League after a 2-1 victory over Al-Shabab. They are on a six-match winning streak across all competitions and have not lost in their last 10 games.
– **Key Players and Injuries**: Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 907th career goal recently and will lead the Al-Nassr attack, supported by Sadio Mane and others. Esteghlal will miss key players due to injuries, including Mehdi Mehdipour and Abolfazl Jalali.
– **Expectations for the Match**: With Esteghlal struggling and Al-Nassr in strong form, the latter is favored to win the match and could move to the top of their Champions League group.
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