FC Istiklol vs Persepolis FC Prediction: Persepolis will win both legs

The next set of group-stage matches in the prestigious AFC Champions League is slated for Tuesday, featuring an exciting clash between Istiklol and Persepolis. Istiklol continues to struggle as they are yet to secure a victory in the AFC Champions League while Persepolis on the other hand is closely behind Group E leaders, Al-Nassr. Persepolis had a commanding victory in the first-leg encounter with a 2-0 victory, and we expect them to secure another victory in this match. Keep an eye out for the latest team updates and consider the different betting options available for this game.

FC Istiklol

Istiklol has yet to clinch a win in the AFC Champions League, beginning with a goalless draw in their opening match against Al-Duhail. They then faced a 3-1 defeat against Al-Nassr, led by Ronaldo, in their second group stage encounter. Their most recent AFC Champions League game against Persepolis concluded with a 0-2 defeat. As they prepare to face Persepolis in the second leg on Tuesday, the looming question is whether Istiklol can finally secure their first victory in the AFC Champions League.

Persepolis

Persepolis continues to maintain a strong position in the AFC Champions League, occupying the second spot in Group E, trailing the group leaders, Al-Nassr, by just 3 points. Their initial AFC Champions League match against Al-Nassr, led by Ronaldo, ended in a 0-2 defeat. However, they rebounded with two consecutive wins in their subsequent AFC games, culminating in a recent 0-2 victory over Istiklol. In their domestic league, Persepolis also shines, holding the second position while remaining undefeated in the 8 league games they've played this season. The prevailing question now is whether they can secure their second victory on Tuesday.

Head-To-Head Statistics

Persepolis emerged victorious in their last two encounters. 

Expert Betting Tips

Persepolis displayed complete dominance over Istiklol in the initial leg, and given their current form, the likelihood of them suffering a defeat in this match is quite low. We anticipate a game with a limited number of goals, making a wager on Persepolis to either win or draw with a total under 3.5 goals an attractive choice. Additionally, we foresee a closely contested first-half battle that is likely to end in a draw or with minimal goals scored.