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Sepahan will play host to Shabab Al Ahli in the AFC Champions League Elite on Tuesday. It is the 43rd edition of Asia's premier club football tournament and the first since its rebranding.
Sepahan vs Shabab Al Ahli Preview
Sepahan are set to return to action for the first time since June when they won the Hazfi Cup – the Iranian annual knockout cup competition. The hosts booked their place in the 2024-25 AFC Champions League Elite after finishing third in the Persian Gulf Pro League – the Iranian top flight. We are in the preliminary round.
Yellow Storm of Asia wrapped up last season on a tear and will be looking to an electric start to life in the new campaign. They are unbeaten in their last 12 matches in all competitions, recording nine wins. Sepahan and Shabab Al Ahli last met 10 years ago, also in the AFC Champions League, with the meeting ending in a goalless draw.
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Shabab Al Ahli finished second in the 2023-24 UAE Pro League to earn qualification for the AFC Champions League Elite. They entered the competition in the preliminary round last season, beating Jordanian side Al-Wehdat 3-0 but were knocked out by Al-Nassr 4-2 in the playoff round.
Al Fursan Al Humur have been in the off-season since the end of their top-flight campaign early June. Like Sepahan, the visitors did not play any preparatory friendly matches ahead of their continental campaign. They will head into the clash on the back of two straight wins, scoring 15 goals, but have lost twice in their last five away matches.
Sepahan vs Shabab Al Ahli Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Sepahan have won four times and drawn once in their last five matches at home in all competitions.
- Sepahan have scored 11 goals and conceded two in their last five matches in all competitions.
- Both Sepahan and Shabab Al Ahli’s best record in the competition remains a runners-up finish.
- Shabab Al Ahli have won thrice and lost twice in their last five away matches.
- Sepahan have won their last five matches while Shabab Al Ahli have won four times and lost once. Form Guide: Sepahan – W-W-W-W-W, Shabab Al Ahli – W-W-L-W-W.
Sepahan vs Shabab Al Ahli Prediction
Sepahan are unbeaten in their last eight matches at home, winning six times. They will be looking to extend that streak against the visitors.
Both teams have met only two times, with one ending in a goalless draw while Shabab Al Ahli won the other game 2-1 in an away fixture. Can they repeat that feat?
Sepahan are the favorites based on form and home advantage.
Prediction: Sepahan 3-1 Shabab Al Ahli
Sepahan vs Shabab Al Ahli Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – Sepahan to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: Sepahan to score first – Yes
Tip 4: Shabab Al Ahli to score - Yes
