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Welcome to our Esteghlal vs Al Wasl (Uae) prediction for the AFC Champions League Two Group A fixture, set for November 26, 2025, at 16:00 GMT. This match, hosted at Tehran’s Shahr-e Qods Stadium, promises plenty of talking points, drama, and maybe even a little smog (the AFC might postpone due to air pollution, but let’s hope for clear skies and clear goals). Let’s break down the stats, tactics, and betting odds to help you make smarter bets on this Esteghlal vs Al Wasl (Uae) prediction.
These two sides don’t have a long history, but their first meeting in this group was unforgettable—unless you’re an Esteghlal fan, in which case you might want to skip this paragraph. Al Wasl absolutely steamrolled Esteghlal 7-1 back in September, with goals flying in from Fabio Lima, Nicolas Giménez, Pedro Malheiro, Renato Junior, and Soufiane Bouftini. Esteghlal’s only reply came from Rouzbeh Cheshmi. That result set the tone for the group, with Al Wasl sitting pretty at the top on 10 points from four games (three wins, one draw), while Esteghlal trail in third with just four points.
Esteghlal are still buzzing from their surprise 2-2 draw away at Al-Ahli Jeddah, where the betting odds were stacked against them (a whopping 6.6 for the win). That resilience could be key, but they’ll need more than grit to stop Al Wasl’s attacking machine.
On paper, Al Wasl have a big advantage. Their squad is valued at €46.83m—more than double Esteghlal’s €19.27m. That extra quality showed in their last meeting. Tactically, Al Wasl love to press high and flood the box, while Esteghlal tend to play more compact, looking for counters and set pieces.
With both teams mostly healthy, expect Esteghlal to sit deep and try to frustrate, while Al Wasl will look to break them down with movement and pace.
Here’s where it gets interesting for punters. The betting odds are tight: Esteghlal win at 2.07, draw at 3.45, and Al Wasl win at 3.9. That means the bookies see this as a pretty even contest, despite the last head to head.
Our AI predicts a 1:2 win for Al Wasl, with a 0:1 lead at halftime. That fits the stats: Al Wasl’s attack is hard to stop, but Esteghlal’s recent form suggests they’ll make a fight of it, especially in front of their fans.
So, for your Esteghlal vs Al Wasl (Uae) prediction, back the visitors to get the job done, but don’t expect another seven-goal spectacle. Sometimes, football gives you fireworks; sometimes, it gives you a tactical chess match. This one might just be both.
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X2 -120
Al Wasl (Uae) to win or draw with odds of -1202 290
Al Wasl (Uae) is expected to win with odds of 290Under 3.5 -323
No more than 3 goals will be scored in the matchYes -130
Both teams are expected to scoreX2&U4.5 108
Away win/draw and under 4.5 goals
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Recent Matches of Esteghlal FC| 23 Jan | D |
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