Al-Nahda 1-4 Al-Rayyan SC: result and AI prediction

Al-Nahda – Al-Rayyan SC, AFC Champions League Two, Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 04:00 PM (GMT). Venue: Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex

Al-Nahda is #4 in the table (1 pts) and Al-Rayyan SC #2 (3 pts). It's a clash between two of the top four. Last 2 head-to-head meetings: Al-Nahda 0, draws 1, Al-Rayyan SC 1. Their last meeting, on February 17, 2026, ended Al-Rayyan SC 3-1 Al-Nahda.

Al-NahdaAl-Nahda
Final score1 - 4
Al-Rayyan SCAl-Rayyan SC
AI predicted: 1-2 · Final score: 1-4✓ Correct outcome

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

Al-Rayyan arrive with the stronger group position and an explicit demand from Moreno for a response, but this is not a straightforward away assignment. Al-Nahda have home advantage and strong motivation to turn their campaign around, while the visitors are managing a busy sequence of fixtures. Otávio's injury and planned rotation are the central selection issues. Expect Al-Rayyan to try to control territory, with Al-Nahda targeting transitions and second balls.

Head-to-head analysis

The recent meetings have been competitive rather than one-sided: Al-Rayyan won the latest encounter, while the previous match in Muscat ended level. That history supports the expectation that Al-Nahda can make home territory matter even against the better-positioned visitors.

Injuries and absences

Otávio's confirmed injury removes an experienced creative outlet for Al-Rayyan, while Moreno's expected rotation further reduces certainty around their attacking structure. No confirmed Al-Nahda absences were supplied.

Form (last 5)

Al-NahdaLeague position #4 · 1 ptsD L
Al-Rayyan SCLeague position #2 · 3 ptsW L

Al-Nahda vs Al-Rayyan SC stats

Al-NahdaAl-Rayyan SC
Played22
Goals scored15
Goals conceded35
Clean sheets00

Last meetings

  • 2026-02-17Al-Rayyan SC 3-1 Al-Nahda
  • 2025-10-22Al-Nahda 1-1 Al-Rayyan SC

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