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Persepolis will play host to Pakhtakor at Shahr-e Qods Stadium in the AFC Champions League Elite on Monday. The sides will hope to make the most of matchday two after they botched their opening games.
Persepolis vs Pakhtakor Preview
Persepolis were humbled 1-0 by Al-Ahli in an away fixture on matchday one. However, the hosts were commended by local pundits for the slim deficit they conceded, considering the fact that they played against a star-studded team. Persepolis sit ninth in the West Region table with zero points. The top eight teams will advance to the round of 16.
Red Army have played five matches in the 2024–25 Persian Gulf Pro League – the Iranian top flight – winning three and drawing two. They sit fourth in the standings on 11 points, trailing the top spot by two points. Persepolis, who clinched the league title last season, will relish a third back-to-back success this term.
Pakhtakor were stunned at home 1-0 by UAE side Al Wasl on matchday one. It was their third winless game in a row in all competitions. They suffered another setback in their follow-up game, losing against Metalourg 3-2 on the road. However, the visitors recovered in their last game, crushing Olympic 6-0 at home.
Sherlar may not be able to defend their league title, which they won last season. The visitors sit fourth in the 2024 Uzbekistan Super League on 32 points, trailing the leaders Nasaf by 13 points, with six matches to spare. Pakhtakor have won thrice in their last five away matches in all competitions.
Persepolis vs Pakhtakor Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Both teams have met thrice, with each side winning one game while the third ended in a stalemate.
- Persepolis have won four times and drawn once in their last five matches at home.
- Persepolis’ best record in this competition is a runner-up finish, which they have achieved twice.
- Pakhtakor have won thrice and lost twice in their last five matches on the road.
- Persepolis have won thrice, drawn once and lost once in their last five matches while Pakhtakor have won once, drawn once and lost thrice. Form Guide: Persepolis – W-W-L-W-D, Pakhtakor – W-L-L-D-L.
Persepolis vs Pakhtakor Prediction
Both sides will be looking to snatch maximum points in this clash after they separately shot blanks in their opening games.
Persepolis have a strong home record they could rely on heading into this meeting while Pakhtakor appear to be competitive on the road.
Persepolis are expected to prevail based on home advantage and determination.
Prediction: Persepolis 3-1 Pakhtakor
Persepolis vs Pakhtakor Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – Persepolis to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: Persepolis to score first – Yes
Tip 4: Pakhtakor to score - Yes
