Shabab Al Ahli vs Esteghlal Preview & Prediction | 2026-27 AFC Champions League Elite | League Stage
by Alex Lawes ·
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UAE Pro League outfit Shabab Al Ahli continue their AFC Champions League Elite league stage with a clash against Iranian giants Esteghlal on Tuesday.
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Shabab Al Ahli vs Esteghlal prediction
Shabab Al Ahli defeated Al Ain by three goals to two in the round of 16 of the UAE President’s Cup at the weekend, extending their current winning streak to four matches across all competitions. They have beaten both Tractor and Al Ittihad in the AFC Champions League thus far.
Esteghlal have underwhelmed domestically as they sit fourth in the Iranian Pro League after a 1-1 draw with Chardomalu at the weekend. In this competition, they have won two from two thus far, though, and that does mean they are now unbeaten in 12 games across all competitions, undermined by too many draws in Iran.
Esteghlal are therefore expected to be obdurate opposition for an in-form Shabab Al Ahli side and so backing a draw would appear a good value bet for this one.
Shabab Al Ahli vs Esteghlal tip: Draw
