Preview: Sepahan vs Al Ahli SC Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | AFC Champions League Two 2025-26

This is going to be the first-ever confrontation between these clubs.

Sepahan SC are now going to have a face-off against Al Ahli SC for their round of 16 contest of the 2025-26 AFC Champions League Two. Al Thumama Stadium will witness this interesting clash.

The Iran Pro League side will be at home and it is going to be a perfect opportunity for them to secure an advantage in the first leg. Sepahan SC have been performing well in their domestic league competition, but their performances in the Asian competition have been average.

Al Ahli SC topped Group B in the AFC Champions League Two this season. They only bagged two wins and the upcoming contest is not going to be an easy one for them. The Qatar Stars League side have not performed up to the mark in the domestic competition, but will surely put up a strong fight against the hosts.

Kick-off:

• Location: Ar-Rayyan, Qatar
• Stadium: Al Thumama Stadium
• Date: Wednesday, February 11
• Kick-off Time: 09:30 p.m. IST/ 04:00 p.m. GMT/ 11:00 a.m. ET/ 08:00 a.m. PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Sepahan: D-L-D-L-W

Al Ahli SC: L-W-L-L-L

Players to Watch

Mohammad Askari (Sepahan)

Mohammad Askari will be looking to step up his game so that he can help his side stand a chance in the upcoming fixture. He has scored two goals in three games of the Asian competition and will be keen to add more to his tally. Askari will be eager to put in top efforts, which are going to play an important role for the hosts.

Michel Vlap (Al Ahli SC)

In six appearances of the AFC Champions League Two this season, Michel Vlap has scored four goals and has an assist to his name. He controls the midfield well and is surely capable of scoring goals. The 28-year-old will be looking to come up with a top performance and will surely be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence.

Match Facts

• Al Ahli SC are on a three-match losing streak.
• Sepahan have secured one win in their last three games.
• These clubs are going to face each other for the first time.

Sepahan vs Al Ahli SC: Betting Tips and Odds

• Al Ahli SC to win
• Michel Vlap to score
• Goals under 3.5

Injury and Team News

All of the squad members for both of these clubs are fit and set to be in action.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 0

Sepahan: 0

Al Ahli SC: 0

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

Sepahan predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Hosseini (GK); Hanonov, Mohammadi, Daneshgar, Hajsafi; Sanchez, Haji Eydi, Lotfi, Rezavand; Ricardo Alves, Askari

Al Ahli SC predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Badreldin (GK); Mohamed, Tihi, Mitrovic, Amraoui; Fettouhi, Diallo; Yansane, Vlap, Draxler; Exposito

Match Prediction

Both of these clubs will be eager for a win here. Al Ahli SC are likely to emerge victorious against Sepahan SC in their upcoming clash of the AFC Champions League Two.

Prediction: Sepahan 1-2 Al Ahli SC

Telecast Details

India: FanCode

Saudi Arabia: beIN Sports

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