Esteghlal FC - Neftchi
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Esteghlal FC take on Neftchi in AFC Champions League at Azadi Stadium on 7 December 2026. Esteghlal FC arrive on the back of 4 straight wins.
The most recent match for Esteghlal FC was a 1-0 win over Nassaji Mazandaran, after a 4-0 win over Mes Shahr-e Babak before that.
The most recent match for Neftchi was a 1-4 defeat against Zenit Saint Petersburg, after a 4-1 win over Dinamo Batumi before that.
Our algorithm predicts Esteghlal FC to win, with a probability of 53%. The full split: Esteghlal FC 53%, draw 26%, Neftchi 21%.
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Azadi Stadium (Tehran)