Al Gharafa vs Esteghlal Preview & Prediction | 2026-27 AFC Champions League Elite | League Stage
by Alex Lawes ·
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Al Gharafa continue their AFC Champions League Elite league stage campaign with a clash against Iranian outfit Esteghlal at the Thani bin Jassim Stadium in Al Rayyan.
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Al Gharafa vs Esteghlal prediction
Al Gharafa most recently succumbed to a 3-2 defeat to Al Wakrah in the Qatar Stars League, having been 2-0 up until late on. The Qataris sit tenth domestically with just one win in their opening five matches so far this season.
Esteghlal shared a 1-1 draw with league leaders Tractor in the Iranian Pro League the other day, conceding late on as they sit second in the table. Esteghlal started this competition with a 3-0 hammering of Al Sadd last month.
Esteghlal are unbeaten in six matches across all competitions and, even away from home, may well be the team to be sided with here in Qatar.
Al Gharafa vs Esteghlal tip: Double chance – Esteghlal to win or draw
