Al Hilal vs Nassaji Mazandaran prediction 04.12.2023

• Competition: AFC Champions League
• Date: Monday, 4th December 2023
• Kickoff: 16:00 UTC / 17:00 CET
• Venue: Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium (Riyadh)

Al Hilal and Nassaji Mazandaran will play their final group phase match of the AFC Champions League at the Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium in Riyadh on Monday afternoon. Despite there being nothing to gain for either side &— since Al Hilal has already secured their spot in the next phase of the competition &— an intriguing face-off is expected.

Al Hilal, arguably Saudi Arabia’s largest football club, only managed to secure the domestic Cup in the previous season. However, following significant summer investments and the addition of high-profile players, they’ve emerged as a formidable team. While other Saudi Arabian clubs also improved their squads, Al Hilal appears to have done so most effectively. Currently, they occupy the top spot in the domestic league and have a seven-point lead over the second-placed Al Nassr, thanks to their latest victory. In the AFC Champions League, Al Hilal has already advanced to the next stage and is seen as a leading contender for the title.

Nassaji Mazandaran is not considered one of the top teams in Iran. They were only able to participate in the AFC Champions League because Esteghlal FC failed to secure a license. Despite ending the league in 13th place, just four spots above the relegation zone, Nassaji Mazandaran, being the Cup semi-finalist, got the chance to compete. This season, they are once again facing potential relegation, currently in 15th place with just six points after ten rounds &— a mere three points from safety. In the AFC Champions League, they are set to finish third in the group, regardless of the outcome of the final game.

Al Hilal vs Nassaji Mazandaran pick: Al Hilal to win and cover the -2 AH spread

Al Hilal is having an outstanding season, and their performance only seems to be improving as the season progresses. They’re currently riding a wave of 14 consecutive victories, with 12 of those wins having a differential of at least two goals &— a testament to their dominance. Even when their star player, Neymar, was injured, it didn’t seem to halt their momentum and they continue to play better than ever. They even managed to pulverize Ronaldo’s Al Nassr 3:0 in their latest match, sending their confidence soaring to unprecedented heights.

Nassaji Mazandaran has had a tough season and their performance is deteriorating, unlike Al Hilal. They have lost eight of their last ten games. They managed to secure a 2:0 home victory against a faltering Mumbai City in their latest AFC Champions League match, providing some respite. However, this win doesn’t hold much weight as Mumbai City is a significantly weak team, failing to score in the last five AFC Champions League rounds.

In their last head-to-head match two months ago, Al Hilal easily overpowered the Iranian team, securing a 3:0 win in Teheran. Now, playing on their home turf and displaying a significant improvement in form, anything less than a clear victory for the Riyadh-based club would be a huge shock to us.