Esteghlal blew hot and cold prior to the continental championship going into the break, only managing one win and five points.

 

That, however, was enough to see them sit in eighth - the final qualifying spot - and victories in their remaining two matches will take them through. 

Al Shorta, however, are in a battle for survival as the Iraqi side have to win their final two matches to stand a chance of advancing.

 

Two points from six matches makes for grim reading but with nothing to lose, Al Shorta will be determined to fight till the end and Esteghal must not take victory for granted against the bottom-placed side in the West Zone standings.

Venue: Azadi Stadium (Tehran)

Kick-off: Monday, 19:30 (UTC+3:30)