Muharraq vs Esteghlal prediction 24.12.2025 | AFC Champions League Two

Muharraq enter this fixture with solid momentum in the AFC Champions League Two, posting a group-stage record of two wins, one draw and two losses, scoring eight goals (1.60 per match) and conceding five (1.00 per match).

Domestically, recent results show Muharraq on a two-match winning streak, including victories over Budaiya and Al Hidd, highlighting improved attacking output and a more compact defensive structure, reflected in back-to-back clean sheets. Impressively, they remain unbeaten in the Bahraini Premier League after seven matches (five wins and two draws). However, continental form has been less convincing, with Muharraq going three AFC Champions League Two matches without a win.

Elliot Simoes has emerged as Muharraq’s most influential attacker in the competition so far, contributing two goals and two assists across the first five group matches.

Esteghlal’s AFC Champions League Two campaign has been more erratic. Their group-stage record stands at one win, two draws and two defeats, with five goals scored (1.00 per match) and 10 conceded (2.00 per match), reflecting defensive frailties that have undermined their progress.

The Tehran side’s most recent continental outing ended in a 1-1 draw with Al Wasl, following heavy defeats earlier in the group phase, including a 7-1 loss to the same opponents and a narrow 1-0 home defeat to Muharraq. That reverse fixture suggests a win is achievable on Wednesday, but Ricardo Sá Pinto’s side remain winless away from home in this competition.

In attack, Jasir Asani, Munir El Haddadi and Saeid Sharkhizan have each contributed at least one goal or assist during the first five group matches.