Al-Nassr continue their 2026-27 AFC Champions League season away to Pakhtakor on Monday. So far, the Saudi Pro League champions have lost and won one game each: the UAE’s Al Ain left them battered in a 4-0 loss before triumphing 3-1 over Neftchi Fergana.
With just three points in the bag from two games, Al-Nassr are in ninth place in the league-phase standings and coming off the back of three consecutive wins in the league.
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After beating Neom 1-0, the Riyadh outfit saw off Al-Faisaly 3-1 and recently beat Al Kholood 5-3 in a thriller, which saw prolific marksman Cristiano Ronaldo net a sensational hat-trick.
The Portuguese legend brought his all-time goalscoring tally to 985 goals as he inches ever closer to the elusive milestone of 1000 career goals.
Pakhtakor are yet to win a Champions League game this season, drawing twice and losing once.
Al-Ahli pegged them back in stoppage time in their 1-1 draw on the opening matchday before salvaging another 1-1 draw at home to Al Qadsiah with an 89th-minute penalty.
Against Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya, the Uzbek side suffered their first loss of the season as Saad Abdul-Amir struck in the 70th minute to down Pakhtakor.
Pakhtakor vs Al-Nassr Head-To-Head and Key Numbers
- Pakhtakor and Al-Nassr have clashed twice in history – in the group stages of the 2011 Champions League season. The first match ended 2-2 in Uzbekistan before Al-Nassr pulled off a 4-0 victory at home.
- Pakhtakor are one of only five teams still winless in the Champions League this season.
- Since the 4-0 loss against Al Ain, Al-Nassr have won their next five official matches; Ronaldo has been on target in four of them, netting six goals in total.
- Al-Nassr have never lost to an Uzbek side before in eight matches, winning five.
Pakhtakor vs Al-Nassr Prediction
Al-Nassr are the form side here, coming into the fixture on the back of a strong run and with Ronaldo on fire. The 41-year-old star is galloping towards the 1000-goal mark, and every fixture from here on is an opportunity for him to edge closer to the unprecedented milestone.
Pakhtakor may give them a rough time on home turf, but the Saudi champions should be able to win eventually.
Prediction: Pakhtakor 0-3 Al-Nassr
Pakhtakor vs Al-Nassr Betting Tips
Tip 1 – Result: Al-Nassr to win
Tip 2 – Goals over/under 2.5: Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3 – Both teams to score: No
Edited by Peter Pedroncelli
