Al Ittihad vs Nasaf Qarshi prediction 23.12.2025 | AFC Champions League Elite
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- Competition: AFC Champions League Elite
- Date: 23/12/2025
- KO: 18:15 UK / 19:15 CET
- Venue: Alinma Stadium
Al Ittihad turn their attention to continental competitions on Tuesday when they take on Nasaf Qarshi in an AFC Elite contest.
The hosts return to Asia's top-tier competition after a three-week hiatus looking to build on a Kings Cup win at the end of November while Nasaf arrive in Saudi Arabia still pointless in the AFC Elite West section.
Now set for a first-ever encounter, the Saudi hosts are a short-priced favourite to pick up their third win of the campaign on Tuesday.
Al Ittihad team overview
Al Ittihad face their first competitive fixture of December after a commanding 6:0 friendly win against Palm City ten days ago. Roger Fernandes scored twice as a weakened side eased to victory.
Sérgio Conceição`s side have not played since a commanding 4:1 win against Al Shabab in the King's Cup at the end of November.
While the hosts have not been at their best this season, they remain a secure choice for goal chasers. A minimum of three goals were scored in eight of Al Ittihad's last ten games, and in four of five AFC Elite games this season.
Head coach Conceição has no new injury concerns this week. Saad Al Mousa and Houssem Aouar are both long-term absentees for the Saudi Pro League side.
Last matches of
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Al Ittihad
4 : 1
Al Shabab
Kings Cup
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Al Duhail
4 : 2
Al Ittihad
AFC Champions League Elite
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Al Ittihad
2 : 1
Al Riyadh
Pro League
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Al Ittihad
0 : 1
Al Ahli
Pro League
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Al Ittihad
3 : 0
Al Sharjah
AFC Champions League Elite
lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
P. Rajković
Defenders
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13
M. Shanqeeti
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2
D. Pereira
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8
Fabinho
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15
H. Kadesh
Midfielders
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7
N. Kanté
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17
M. Doumbia
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27
A. Al-Ghamdi
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34
S. Bergwijn
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78
R. Fernandes
Forwards
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9
K. Benzema
Nasaf Qarshi team overview
Nasaf Qarshi face the daunting trip to Saudi Arabia after a miserable end to their domestic campaign saw them miss out on Uzbek title glory. Ruzykul Berdyev's side failed to win any of their final five Super League fixtures of the season, leaving them down in third spot, five points behind eventual title winners Neftchi Baku.
A disastrous campaign in the AFC Champions League Elite has seen the Uzbek side lose each of five games played in the West section. Nasaf leaked 14 goals in those defeats, while an average of exactly four goals per game were scored in those five fixtures.
Head coach Berdyev has a strong squad available ahead of Tuesday's AFC Elite contest. Top scorer Khuisain Norchaev is expected to lead the Qarshi attack this week.
Last matches of
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Nasaf
0 : 0
Dinamo Samarqand
Super league
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Nasaf
0 : 1
Tractor Sazi
AFC Champions League Elite
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Pakhtakor
1 : 0
Nasaf
Super league
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Nasaf
1 : 2
Mash'al
Super league
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Nasaf
1 : 2
Al Wahda
AFC Champions League Elite
lineup
Goalkeeper
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35
A. Nematov
Defenders
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28
S. Mukhammadiyev
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92
U. Eshmuradov
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2
A. Davronov
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34
S. Nasrullaev
Midfielders
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24
S. Bakhromov
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14
S. Mukhiddinov
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17
S. Nurullaev
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10
D. Ceran
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7
A. Shala
Forwards
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18
K. Norchaev
Prediction
Al Ittihad are usually a reliable choice at this venue, and they should claim a high-scoring home win on Tuesday.
Over 2.5 goals is my best bet, while I also expect Al Ittihad to triumph at Alinma Stadium.
Three Reasons Why We Expect Over 2.5 Goals
- Al Ittihad have seen over 2.5 goals in 8 of their last 10 matches
- Al Ittihad have seen over 2.5 goals in 4 of their last 5 matches (Champions League Elite)
- Nasaf Qarshi have seen over 2.5 goals in 4 of their last 5 matches (Champions League Elite)
Main prediction -
Over 2.5 goals
Best Odds:
Megapari
1.40
vs standings in AFC Champions League Elite
| West | P | W | D | L |
G - A
|
GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Hilal | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 15 - 5 | +10 | 18 |
| 2 | Tractor Sazi | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 10 - 2 | +8 | 14 |
| 3 | Al Ahli | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 17 - 6 | +11 | 13 |
| 4 | Al Wahda | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 10 - 5 | +5 | 13 |
| 5 | Shabab Al Ahli Dubai | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 - 6 | +3 | 10 |
| 6 | Al Duhail | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 13 - 12 | +1 | 7 |
| 7 | Al Sharjah | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 - 13 | -7 | 7 |
| 8 | Al Ittihad | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 10 - 8 | +2 | 6 |
| 9 | Al Gharafa | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 7 - 12 | -5 | 6 |
| 10 | Al Sadd | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 - 10 | -5 | 2 |
| 11 | Al Shorta | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 - 17 | -15 | 1 |
| 12 | Nasaf | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 6 - 14 | -8 | 0 |