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Persepolis will welcome Al Gharafa to Al Maktoum Stadium in the AFC Champions League Elite on Monday. There is still enough time for both sides to make up lost ground but they cannot afford to keep dropping points.
Persepolis vs Al Gharafa Preview
Persepolis remain winless after three rounds of matches, drawing once and losing twice. They sit 10th out of 12 teams in the West Region standings, and are yet to secure a place in the round of 16. The hosts are set to play their second home game in the series after a 2-2 draw in the first. They would need to make the most of their advantage.
Red Army and Al Gharafa have met a couple of times. Their last meeting, which took place at the Al Maktoum Stadium, ended in a 1-1 draw. Persepolis won the Iranian top flight - the Persian Gulf Pro League – last season. They currently sit fourth on 17 points in the new season, trailing the top spot by three points.
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Al Gharafa have won once and lost twice after three rounds of matches. They sit seventh on three points in the round of 16 qualification zone. Only the top eight teams out of the 12 will proceed to the next round. However, the visitors are not safe and could be outpaced by teams in lower positions.
Al Fuhud are yet to defeat the hosts at home. They will likely face a determined side once again, as Persepolis are looking to revive their campaign. Al Gharafa will head into this clash on the back of a 3-1 win over Al Arabi in the Qatar Stars League. It was their first win in three matches and second in five outings in all competitions.
Persepolis vs Al Gharafa Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Persepolis have won twice, drawn once and lost once in their last five matches against Al Gharafa.
- Persepolis have won four times and drawn once in their last five matches at home.
- Persepolis are undefeated at home in their last 18 matches in all competitions.
- Al Gharafa have won once, drawn once and lost thrice in their last five matches on the road.
- Persepolis have won twice, drawn once and lost twice in their last five matches while Al Gharafa have won twice, drawn twice and lost once. Form Guide: Persepolis – L-W-L-W-D, Al Gharafa – W-D-L-W-D.
Persepolis vs Al Gharafa Prediction
Persepolis have a strong home record and will be looking to extend that run against the visitors. However, things may have changed since the sides last met in 2012.
Al Gharafa could drop off the qualification zone if they lose on Monday. They would need to fight for at least a draw to hold their place.
Persepolis are the favorites based on home advantage.
Prediction: Persepolis 2-1 Al Gharafa
Persepolis vs Al Gharafa Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – Persepolis to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: Persepolis to score first – Yes
Tip 4: Al Gharafa to score - Yes
