Aron Wright - April 13, 2021
Persepolis vs Al Wahda
AFC Champions League
Date: Wednesday, 14 April 2021
Kick-off at 14:30 UK/ 15:30 CET
Venue: Azadi Stadium.
The Red Army are the reigning champions of the Persian Gulf Pro League, and they are on course to defend their title in style. Defense has been their hallmark all through this campaign, as they have conceded a total of just ten goals from their 20 fixtures.
Meanwhile, Henk ten Cate’s men are placed eighth in a table of 14 in the UAE Pro League, and they lately have been struggling to perform.
On top of that, they also have an inferior h2h record against this rival over the years.
Likely, expect Persepolis to deliver a winning performance this Wednesday at the Azadi Stadium.
The Red Army are on a 11-game unbeaten streak, and nine of these were wins. They were also unbeaten in 24 of their past 26 match-ups, and they had kept clean sheets in eight of their last ten fixtures.
Furthermore, they are at home, and have been on a seven-match winning run at this venue. Note that they have conceded a total of just one goal from their former five appearances at this stadium.
On the other hand, their counterparts were winless in 13 of their previous 19 games, and they have won just twice on the road since the first week of November.
In addition, Golmohammadi’s men also have a superb h2h record against this foe over the years.
Considering these stats, expect Persepolis to emerge victorious this Wednesday.