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Rayyan welcome Persepolis to the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium in the AFC Champions League Elite on Monday.
Rayyan are in the qualification zone, sitting seventh with three points following their 1-0 win at Pakhtakor on matchday four. It was their best performance in the competition this season after losing their first three matches, after losing twice at home.
The Lions finished second in the Qatar Stars League last season but have been unable to get their campaign off the ground this term. They have three wins in 10 matches, losing six times, and are ninth out of 12 teams.
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Persepolis, meanwhile, are yet to record a win in the league phase. They have lost twice, which leaves them ninth in the West Region with two points. They lost their last two away games in the competition. Persepolis prevailed 3-1 in their last visit to Rayyan.
Red Army won the Persian Gulf Pro League – the Iranian top flight – last season and have kicked off their title defence in bright fashion. They are second with 20 points after matchday 10, trailing leaders Sepahan by a point with a match in hand. Persepolis are coming off two straight wins, scoring six goals.
Rayyan vs Persepolis Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams have met four times, with Rayyan winning oncce and losing twice.
- Rayyan have drawn twice and lost thrice in their last five home matches across competitions.
- Rayyan have lost four times in their last five matches, scoring five goals and conceding nine,
- Persepolis have won twice and lost thrice in their last five road outings.
- Rayyan have won once and lost four times in their last five matches, while Persepolis have won thrice and lost once in the same period.
- Form Guide: Rayyan – L-L-L-W-L; Persepolis – W-W-D-L-W
Rayyan vs Persepolis Prediction
Rayyan can’t afford to squander their home advantage, as they will be on the road in their next two fixtures. Persepolis, meanwhile, may be staring at their last chance to revive their campaign, as another defeat would make life difficult for them in the group.
Persepolis are expected to have the last say, based on their superior experience and quality.
Prediction: Rayyan 1-2 Persepolis
Rayyan vs Persepolis Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – Persepolis
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: Persepolis to score first – Yes
Tip 4: Rayyan to score - Yes
