Al-Hilal vs Pakhtakor Live Stream – AFC Champions League Match Preview (11.03.25)

📅 Date: Tuesday, March 11, 2025
🕒 Kick-off: 23:00 UTC+3
🏟️ Venue: King Fahd International Stadium, Riyadh
🏆 Competition: AFC Champions League – Knockout Stage
⚽ Coaches: Jorge Jesus (Al-Hilal), Pedro Moreira (Pakhtakor)

Al-Hilal hosts Pakhtakor in a crucial AFC Champions League knockout-stage clash at King Fahd International Stadium. Jorge Jesus’ Al-Hilal is one of the tournament favorites, while Pedro Moreira’s Pakhtakor is looking to pull off an upset against the Saudi giants.

Team Form and Standings

• Al-Hilal: The dominant force in Asian football, Al-Hilal boasts a star-studded squad and is a strong contender for the title.
• Pakhtakor: The Uzbek champions are a disciplined side, but they face a tough challenge against Al-Hilal’s attacking power.

Key Players to Watch

• Al-Hilal:
  • Neymar: The Brazilian superstar is Al-Hilal’s biggest attacking threat.
  • Sergej Milinković-Savić: The Serbian midfielder controls the game with his physicality and creativity.
  • Kalidou Koulibaly: The experienced defender will lead Al-Hilal’s backline.
• Pakhtakor:
  • Dragan Ćeran: The experienced forward is Pakhtakor’s primary goal scorer.
  • Jasur Yakhshiboev: A creative attacking midfielder capable of unlocking defenses.
  • Egashnasi Nasrullaev: The defender will be key in stopping Al-Hilal’s attacking threats.

Tactical Approaches

• Al-Hilal (Jorge Jesus):
  • Possession-based football with attacking width.
  • High pressing to force turnovers and exploit Pakhtakor’s defense.
  • Using Neymar’s creativity to break down defensive blocks.
• Pakhtakor (Pedro Moreira):
  • Compact defensive shape with counter-attacking football.
  • Targeting set-pieces as a way to score against Al-Hilal.
  • Utilizing Ćeran’s positioning to capitalize on limited chances.

Betting Tips

1. Al-Hilal to Win – Their superior squad and home advantage make them strong favorites.
2. Over 2.5 Goals – Al-Hilal’s attacking power should lead to multiple goals.
3. Neymar to Score Anytime – The Brazilian remains a key goal-scoring threat.

Prediction

• Al-Hilal 3-0 Pakhtakor – A dominant performance from the Saudi side should see them advance comfortably.