Al Nassr Riyadh vs FC Goa Prediction 05.11.2025 | AFC Champions League

The Riyadh giants were denied a trophy late in October, as Karim Benzema’s Al Ittihad proved too strong, edging past them 2-1 and handing CR7 and his teammates consecutive round-of-16 exits in the King Cup.

Fortunately, joy quickly returned for Al Nassr, who overcame a one-goal deficit to secure a dramatic 2-1 last-gasp victory in the latest league action, powered by a sensational brace from 40-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo.

Overall, the Knights of Najd have been in outstanding form across all competitions, with their emphatic 11th win in 12 outings coming against Al Fayha. This impressive run includes all three of their continental victories, meaning a win on Wednesday could see them secure a place in the knockout stage of the AFC Champions League Two.

However, 71-year-old coach Jorge Jesus will be without Croatian midfielder Marcelo Brozovic, who is sidelined with injury, while the treatment room also includes Saad Al-Nasser, Abdulmalik Al-Jaber, and Sami Al-Najei.

It was only in the final days of October that FC Goa kicked off their competitive campaign with the Indian Super Cup, where six points from three group-stage matches proved enough to top Group B and secure a place in the semi-finals.

Having wrapped up their domestic duties, the Gaurs now turn their attention to continental competition, where they find themselves on the brink of elimination. Positioned as clear underdogs in their AFC Champions League Two section, they have lost all three of their opening matches.

A turnaround of fortunes and an upset over Al Nassr may be difficult to imagine, let alone achieve, as Manolo Marquez’s side have returned empty-handed in three of their last four away games, failing to score in each defeat.

FC Goa will also be without experienced Spanish midfielder David Timor, who serves a suspension following a straight red card, but the rest of the squad is ready to face the Saudi giants and try to defy the odds.