Pakhtakor v Al-Nassr: Preview, expected line-ups and stats as Ronaldo sits out AFC Champions League clash
Where to Watch Pakhtakor v Al-Nassr: TV and online streams Pakhtakor v Al-Nassr kicks off at 13:45 UK time. It is not available to watch or stream in the UK.
Preview for Pakhtakor v Al-Nassr Al-Nassr return to AFC Champions League Elite action on Monday, but will not have Cristiano Ronaldo as they visit Pakhtakor. Ronaldo is one of several players who have not made the trip to Uzbekistan for the clash as the Al-Nassr boss Ange Postecoglou manages a busy schedule.
Kingsley Coman has also not travelled, but a side likely to feature Joao Felix and Sadio Mane should still be heavy favourites. Al-Nassr have taken three points from their opening two Champions League games so far, beating Pakhtakor's domestic rivals Neftchi Fergana 3-1 at home following a 4-0 opening defeat to Al-Ain.
Postecoglou's men were due to face Al-Wasl last week, but saw that game postponed as travel difficulties prevented Al-Wasl from reaching Saudi Arabia. Pakhtakor have yet to claim a victory in Champions League this season and, having recently lost at home to the Neftchi Fergana side Al-Nassr beat, likely face an uphill task to take anything from the game despite Ronaldo's absence.
Team News for Pakhtakor v Al-Nassr Alongside Ronaldo and Coman, defender Mohamed Simakan also did not make the trip to Tashkent. Samu Costa is available for selection having missed Thursday's Saudi Pro League win over Al Kholood through suspension.
Pakhtakor defender Khozhiabar Alizhonov is an injury doubt for the hosts. Expected line-ups for Pakhtakor v Al-Nassr Pakhtakor: Nazarov; Karimov, Tahseen, Pouraliganji, Nasrullaev; Sobirkhuzhaev, Buriev, Ibrokhimov; Khamdamov, Flamarion, Hussein Al-Nassr: Bento; Boushal, Al-Sharari, Martinez; Aman; Al-Hamdan, Costa, Angelo, Ghareeb; Felix, Mane Recent Form & Stats for Pakhtakor v Al-Nassr Pakhtakor have already faced two Saudi sides so far in the Champions League, drawing with Al Ahli and Al-Qadsiah.
However, they have won just one of their last five games in all competitions. Al-Nassr have scored at least three goals in four of their last matches.
Both of their Champions League games this season have seen exactly four goals scored. Prediction for Pakhtakor v Al-Nassr Goals seem likely, even without Ronaldo, and the extra quality of Postecoglou's men should tell.