I think a 0-0 draw in the first leg would be good for both sides, as Iaan only needs a home win to qualify for the last 8 of this year's AFC Champions League, while Nasaf can keep their hopes of reaching the last 8 for the first time alive.
Iaan created a lot of chances in the first leg of the Round of 16, hitting the post and forcing Nassaf's keeper to make some good saves, so they probably deserved to come back with a win. Their wingers Sofiane Lasimy and Jonathan Santos were very dangerous and came close to scoring a goal. I expect them to cause problems in attack again this time, and Nassaf will have to keep a close eye on them.
Georges Zunaba will be leading the line and will try to find openings in the box. He is the top scorer in the UAE league and has already scored 5 goals in the AFC Champions League, so he is the most threatening player in the team.
On the other side of the table, Nassaf also has a definite chance to advance. They are a solid team and every player will keep moving for their teammates, however, I feel that their front line lacks offensive firepower.
Adisuligov would have scored had he not missed a great chance in the first leg. I don't think Nazarbayev will create too many chances this time, so he and his striker partner Zougas will have to capitalize on their chances if they get them and convert them into goals.
Schdigov could also be a threat if he is able to make accurate deliveries on dead-ball attacks, especially since Aiarn doesn't often turn in convincing performances in defense.
