Esteghlal FC vs Al Wasl: Prediction, Head-to-Head, Odds & Stats (Wed, 26 Nov '25)

The AFC Champions League Two match is set to occur at Shahr-e Qods Stadium in Iran on Wednesday, 26 November 2025, according to local time. Historically, Esteghlal FC and Al Wasl have faced each other once; in that encounter, Al Wasl emerged victorious with a 7-1 win, leaving Esteghlal FC without a win and no matches ending in a draw.

Both teams enter this match after drawing their recent games. Esteghlal FC concluded a 1-1 standoff against Al-Wehdat, while Al Wasl finished with a 0-0 scoreline against Al-Jazira. In their respective domestic leagues, Esteghlal FC holds the third position, whereas Al Wasl occupies the top spot.

Individual performances could play a crucial role, with Esteghlal FC's R. Cheshmi being their leading scorer of the season with one goal, and Al Wasl's Serginho leading in assists, totaling three. The highest-rated players for Esteghlal FC include Roozbeh Cheshmi with a rating of 7.6, followed by Saleh Hardani at 7.55 and Habib Far Abbasi at 7.3. Al Wasl's standout player is Renato Júnior, who boasts a rating of 9.7, along with Fábio Lima at 9.1 and Soufiane Bouftini at 7.43.

When it comes to possession stats, Esteghlal FC maintains an average possession of 55.75%, slightly lower than Al Wasl's 66%. Predicting corner kicks, Esteghlal FC averages about 7.25 corners per match, compared to Al Wasl's 5.75. In terms of discipline, Esteghlal FC has received six yellow cards and one red card, while Al Wasl has seven yellow cards and one red card this season.

Analyzing these statistics leads to a well-informed prediction for the match. Considering the recent form, past performance, and domestic league standings, Al Wasl may have a slight advantage. Their superior player ratings and top league position suggest that they are well-positioned to secure another win against Esteghlal FC in this upcoming encounter.