Al-Muharraq and Esteghlal Tehran are set to clash in a highly anticipated AFC Champions League match. Al-Muharraq's recent form shows a mixed bag, with 3 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss in their last 6 games. Their home record is solid, boasting 2 wins and 2 draws without a loss, scoring 9 goals while conceding 5. Their defensive solidity is anchored by centre-back Ali Hamadi, who averages 6.4 clearances per game and excels in aerial duels. He often partners with Mohammed Jafar, and together they've kept two clean sheets. Al-Muharraq typically employs a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Khalid Mohammed playing a crucial role in midfield, contributing both defensively with 2.8 tackles per game and offensively with 2.9 key passes. Their attack relies on wing play and set pieces, with a 37% success rate from left-sided crosses and 31% of their goals coming from set-piece situations. Forward Ahmed Khalil has scored 3 goals in his last 5 matches, although his shots per game are limited. Esteghlal Tehran's recent performance has been inconsistent, with 3 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses in their last 6 matches. Their away record is slightly better, with 2 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss, scoring 10 goals and conceding 6. Key player Ali Karimi is a focal point, delivering an average of 3.1 key passes per game and contributing 3 goals and 2 assists in his last 5 appearances, with a 56% shot conversion rate. Midfielder Saman Ghoddos is crucial to their build-up play, averaging 89 passes per game with a 92% completion rate and providing 2.7 key passes. Esteghlal Tehran maintains 59% possession on average, with 58% of their attacks coming from the flanks. They show a 38% crossing success rate from the right and average 10.2 tackles per game, indicating defensive resilience, but they have experienced fluctuations at the start of the season. They will be without the injured Rezza Khanzadeh.