Persepolis vs Al-Gharafa: Preview, Predictions, Team News and Probable Line-ups
Match Preview
The match between Persepolis and Al-Gharafa will take place on November 4, 2024, at the Azadi Stadium in Tehran, Iran. These two teams are meeting for the first time in AFC Champions League history.
Persepolis has been in great form lately, winning their last three matches in all competitions. Including a 2-0 victory over Tractor in the Iranian Pro League on October 30.
Al-Gharafa, meanwhile, has also been in good form, winning their last two matches in the Qatar Stars League. Including a 3-1 victory over Al-Duhail on October 28.
Head-to-Head (H2H) Record
This will be the first meeting between Persepolis and Al-Gharafa.
Probable Line-ups
Persepolis:- Goalkeeper: Hamed Lak
- Defenders: Shojae Khalilzadeh, Hossein Kanaanizadegan, Omid Alishah, Vahid Amiri
- Midfielders: Kamal Kamyabinia, Ahmad Nourollahi, Bashar Resan
- Forwards: Mehdi Taremi, Ali Alipour, Issa Alekasir
- Goalkeeper: Qasem Burhan
- Defenders: Tarek Salman, Abdulkarim Hassan, Homam Ahmed, Ahmed Alaaeldin
- Midfielders: Adlene Guedioura, Assim Madibo, Othman Al-Yahri
- Forwards: Mehdi Taremi, Cheick Diabate, Akram Afif
Predictions
This is a tough match to call, but Persepolis will be confident of victory at home. The Iranian side has a strong record at the Azadi Stadium and will be looking to make a statement in this match.
Al-Gharafa will be no pushovers, though. The Qatari side has a number of dangerous players in their squad and will be hoping to cause an upset.
Ultimately, I think Persepolis will win this match 2-1.
