Esteghlal FC v Al-Wasl FC prediction

AFC Champions League Elite · Mon, 15 Feb 2027 18:15 GMT · Basra Sports City

Updated 7 Nov 2026, 20:34 UK · refreshed continuously

TACTIX’s free model pick for Esteghlal FC v Al-Wasl FC, AFC Champions League Elite on Mon, 15 Feb 2027 18:15 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.

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The match

Esteghlal FC host Al-Wasl FC in AFC Champions League Elite on Monday 15 February (kick-off 18:15 UK).

The key numbers

Both teams scored in 12 of Al-Wasl FC’s last 15 results in all competitions (80%).

Form and the table

Six of Esteghlal FC’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (40%). Both teams scored in five of Esteghlal FC’s last 15 results in all competitions (33%). At home, Esteghlal FC have three wins, two draws and two defeats in their last 7 home matches in all competitions — 1.57 points per game, scoring 1.00 and conceding 0.43.

11 of Al-Wasl FC’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (73%). Away from home, Al-Wasl FC have two wins, one draw and three defeats in their last 6 away matches in all competitions — 1.17 points per game, scoring 1.33 and conceding 1.67.

Esteghlal FC (third) and Al-Wasl FC (11th) are six points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Esteghlal FC the stronger side, 287 rating points above Al-Wasl FC (Esteghlal FC 1753, Al-Wasl FC 1466, after at least 25 rated matches each).

Head-to-head

The most recent meeting, on 26 November 2025, finished Esteghlal FC 1–1 Al-Wasl FC.

Team news

Predicted Esteghlal FC XI (4-3-3): H. Abbasi, A. Aghasi, S. Fallah, R. Ashurmatov, S. Fallah, A. Razzaghinia, S. Hardani, H. Goudarzi, S. Saharkhizan, J. Asani, E. Saitmuratov — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, J. Asani (6.0 per match over four appearances, three goals and one assist) and Saleh Hardani (5.1 per match over four appearances, one assist) have been Esteghlal FC’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Esteghlal FC (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), J. Asani averages 2.1 shots per 90 over 304 minutes. Saleh Hardani averages 1.1 key passes per 90 over 495 minutes, with a key pass in two of the last seven appearances.

Predicted Al-Wasl FC XI (4-1-4-1): D. Horkaš, Hugo, P. Malheiro, Adryelson, S. Bouftini, N. Giménez, Serginho, A. Popoola, S. Sidibe, C. Puertas, M. Taremi — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, N. Giménez (8.1 per match over three appearances, two goals and two assists) and Pedro Malheiro (5.9 per match over three appearances, two goals and one assist) have been Al-Wasl FC’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Al-Wasl FC (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), N. Giménez averages 1.7 shots per 90 over 575 minutes, with a shot in seven of the last seven appearances. Pedro Malheiro averages 1.0 tackles per 90 over 270 minutes.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

The Numbers

Kick-off: Mon, 15 Feb 2027 18:15 GMT · AFC Champions League Elite · Basra Sports City
Head-to-head (last 2): Esteghlal FC 0 · draws 1 · Al-Wasl FC 1 · 5 goals/game
Recent form: Esteghlal FC 3W 0D 2L · Al-Wasl FC 2W 0D 3L

Esteghlal FC v Al-Wasl FC (AFC Champions League Elite): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 7 November 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

1.5 / 1.75

Goals

against 1 / 2.38 · 3 of the last 5 over 2.5

over 8 matches

2.86 / 5.5

Corners

against 4.71 / 2.83 · 1 of the last 4 over 9.5

over 6 matches

4.29 / 4

Shots on target

against 4 / 4.5 · 3 of the last 4 over 8.5

over 6 matches

1.75 / 2.14

Cards

against 2 / 1.71 · 1 of the last 5 over 3.5

over 7 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 3 November 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 3 November 2026. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per game	Esteghlal FC for / against	Line	Al-Wasl FC for / against
Goals scored	1.5 for · 1 against n 8 Last 5	2.5standard	1.75 for · 2.38 against n 8 Last 5
Corners won	2.86 for · 4.71 against n 7 Last 5	9.5standard	5.5 for · 2.83 against n 6 Last 5
Shots	10.14 for · 11 against n 7 Last 5	19.5standard	11.5 for · 10.67 against n 6 Last 5
Shots on target	4.29 for · 4 against n 7 Last 5	8.5standard	4 for · 4.5 against n 6 Last 5
Fouls committed	11.43 for · 9.71 against n 7 Last 5	21.5standard	12 for · 9.17 against n 6 Last 5
Cards shown	1.75 for · 2 against n 8 Last 5	3.5standard	2.14 for · 1.71 against n 7 Last 5

Esteghlal FC

Esteghlal FC Goalkeeper

Esteghlal FC — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Saves	Goals conceded	Penalties saved
Habib Far Abbasi	4	90360 min	153.8 /90	10.3 /90	00 /90

Esteghlal FC — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Esteghlal FC before kick-off, to 3 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
Habib Far Abbasi n 5	90	3.8 5/5

Esteghlal FC Defensive

Esteghlal FC — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Tackles	Interceptions	Blocks	Duels won	Fouls committed	Yellow cards
A. Aghasi	4	90360 min	51.3 /90	51.3 /90	20.5 /90	133.3 /90	20.5 /90	00 /90
Saman Fallah	4	90360 min	00 /90	41 /90	00 /90	92.3 /90	41 /90	00 /90
R. Ashurmatov	3	90270 min	31 /90	72.3 /90	20.7 /90	82.7 /90	00 /90	00 /90
Hossein Goudarzi	4	90360 min	71.8 /90	20.5 /90	10.3 /90	174.3 /90	51.3 /90	10.3 /90
R. Cheshmi	4	90360 min	41 /90	71.8 /90	20.5 /90	143.5 /90	51.3 /90	10.3 /90
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Esteghlal FC — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Esteghlal FC before kick-off, to 3 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Fouls committed 1+2+	Fouls won 1+2+	Likely duel
Saleh Hardani n 8	89.8	2 7/5	2 7/5	—
Hossein Goudarzi n 4	90	1.3 2/2	0 0/0	—
R. Cheshmi n 8	90	0.8 3/1	1 5/3	—
Saman Fallah n 8	86.6	0.8 5/1	0.4 2/1	—
A. Aghasi n 5	87.8	0.4 2/0	0 0/0	—
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Esteghlal FC — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Esteghlal FC before kick-off, to 3 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
Saleh Hardani n 8	89.8	3.9 8/8
Hossein Goudarzi n 4	90	1.8 2/2
A. Aghasi n 5	87.8	1.4 5/2
R. Cheshmi n 8	90	1.1 4/3
Saman Fallah n 8	86.6	0.1 1/0
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Esteghlal FC Attacking

Esteghlal FC — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Goals	Assists	Shots	Shots on target	Key passes	Dribbles completed
J. Asani	4	76304 min	30.9 /90	10.3 /90	72.1 /90	61.8 /90	92.7 /90	51.5 /90
S. Saharkhizan	4	76304 min	10.3 /90	00 /90	82.4 /90	20.6 /90	20.6 /90	00 /90
E. Saitmuratov	4	71282 min	10.3 /90	00 /90	61.9 /90	41.3 /90	20.6 /90	31 /90
A. Koushki	2	4691 min	00 /90	00 /90	22 /90	00 /90	00 /90	00 /90
Hossein Goudarzi	4	90360 min	10.3 /90	00 /90	41 /90	10.3 /90	30.8 /90	41 /90
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Esteghlal FC — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Esteghlal FC before kick-off, to 3 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
Hossein Goudarzi n 4	90	1 3/1	0.3 1/0
Saleh Hardani n 8	89.8	0.8 4/2	0.3 2/0
Saman Fallah n 8	86.6	0.5 3/1	0.3 2/0
R. Cheshmi n 8	90	0.3 2/0	0 0/0
Habib Far Abbasi n 5	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
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Esteghlal FC — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Esteghlal FC before kick-off, to 3 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
Hossein Goudarzi n 4	90	0.3 1/0	0 0/0
Saleh Hardani n 8	89.8	0 0/0	0.3 2/0
R. Cheshmi n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
Habib Far Abbasi n 5	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
A. Aghasi n 5	87.8	0 0/0	0 0/0
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Al-Wasl FC

Al-Wasl FC Goalkeeper

Al-Wasl FC — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Saves	Goals conceded	Penalties saved
D. Horkaš	3	90270 min	62 /90	31 /90	00 /90

Al-Wasl FC — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Al-Wasl FC before kick-off, to 3 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
D. Horkaš n 3	90	2 1/1

Al-Wasl FC Defensive

Al-Wasl FC — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Tackles	Interceptions	Blocks	Duels won	Fouls committed	Yellow cards
Pedro Malheiro	3	90270 min	31 /90	41.3 /90	00 /90	62 /90	41.3 /90	00 /90
Soufiane Bouftini	3	90270 min	10.3 /90	51.7 /90	10.3 /90	72.3 /90	20.7 /90	00 /90
Adryelson	3	75225 min	31.2 /90	41.6 /90	10.4 /90	124.8 /90	31.2 /90	10.4 /90
Hugo	2	90180 min	00 /90	10.5 /90	10.5 /90	31.5 /90	10.5 /90	00 /90
S. Ivković	1	4545 min	00 /90	00 /90	00 /90	12 /90	00 /90	00 /90
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Al-Wasl FC — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Al-Wasl FC before kick-off, to 3 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Fouls committed 1+2+	Fouls won 1+2+	Likely duel
Pedro Malheiro n 7	90	1.3 5/3	0.6 3/1	—
Soufiane Bouftini n 6	88.8	0.7 3/1	0.3 2/0	—
D. Horkaš n 3	90	0 0/0	0 0/0	—
M. Taremi n 3	78.7	0.8 2/0	0.4 1/0	—
A. Popoola n 3	76.3	2 3/1	0.4 1/0	—
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Al-Wasl FC — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Al-Wasl FC before kick-off, to 3 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
Pedro Malheiro n 7	90	1.6 6/3
Soufiane Bouftini n 6	88.8	0.7 3/1
M. Taremi n 3	78.7	0 0/0
A. Popoola n 3	76.3	3.5 3/3
Adryelson n 7	83.6	0.9 4/2
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Al-Wasl FC Attacking

Al-Wasl FC — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Goals	Assists	Shots	Shots on target	Key passes	Dribbles completed
M. Taremi	3	79236 min	10.4 /90	10.4 /90	20.8 /90	10.4 /90	62.3 /90	00 /90
Leandro Spadacio	2	3876 min	11.2 /90	00 /90	11.2 /90	11.2 /90	22.4 /90	22.4 /90
Fábio Lima	2	2651 min	00 /90	00 /90	23.5 /90	11.8 /90	23.5 /90	00 /90
Renato Júnior	2	2345 min	00 /90	00 /90	00 /90	00 /90	00 /90	12 /90
A. Popoola	3	76229 min	00 /90	00 /90	10.4 /90	10.4 /90	00 /90	20.8 /90
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Al-Wasl FC — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Al-Wasl FC before kick-off, to 3 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
Soufiane Bouftini n 6	88.8	1 5/1	0.2 1/0
Pedro Malheiro n 7	90	0.9 5/1	0.6 4/0
D. Horkaš n 3	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
M. Taremi n 3	78.7	0.8 1/1	0.4 1/0
A. Popoola n 3	76.3	0.4 1/0	0.4 1/0
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Al-Wasl FC — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Al-Wasl FC before kick-off, to 3 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
Pedro Malheiro n 7	90	0.3 2/0	0.3 2/0
D. Horkaš n 3	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
Soufiane Bouftini n 6	88.8	0 0/0	0 0/0
M. Taremi n 3	78.7	0.4 1/0	0.4 1/0
A. Popoola n 3	76.3	0 0/0	0 0/0
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Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Esteghlal FC v Al-Wasl FC — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form

Esteghlal FCLWWLW

Last 5: 3W 0D 2L · 1.6 scored / 1.2 conceded per game

Al-Wasl FCWLLLW

Last 5: 2W 0D 3L · 2 scored / 2.8 conceded per game

Head-to-head last 2

Esteghlal FC 0 · 1 draw · Al-Wasl FC 1 · 5 goals/game

2025-11-26 Esteghlal FC 1–1 Al-Wasl FC
2025-09-17 Al-Wasl FC 7–1 Esteghlal FC

League standing · 2026/27

Esteghlal FC#3 pos9 pts4 pl+3 GD

Al-Wasl FC#11 pos3 pts3 pl-2 GD

Goals per game

Esteghlal FC scored1.5

Al-Wasl FC scored2

Esteghlal FC conceded0.75

Al-Wasl FC conceded2.67

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What is the head-to-head record between Esteghlal FC and Al-Wasl FC?: In their last 2 meetings, Esteghlal FC won 0, Al-Wasl FC won 1 and there was 1 draw, averaging 5 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Esteghlal FC and Al-Wasl FC?: Recent form — Esteghlal FC 3W 0D 2L; Al-Wasl FC 2W 0D 3L.

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