Shabab Al Ahli vs Esteghlal FC: preview, line-ups and kick-off time

Shabab Al Ahli host Esteghlal FC at Rashid Stadium on Tuesday 27 October 2026, kick-off 16:00 UTC, in the AFC Champions League Elite (round 3). Shabab Al Ahli have had 13 days of rest since playing Al Ittihad (AFC Champions League Elite); Esteghlal FC have had 14 after facing Al-Gharafa and travel about 940 km. Shabab Al Ahli are without 1 player (Yuri César); Esteghlal FC have no reported absences. The forecast at kick-off is 30°C, dry.