Having opened their campaign with a 3-0 win over Qatar's Al Gharafa, Esteghlal have not won in their last four AFC Champions League Elite matches, their longest winless streak on the continent since 2013-2014.

The Iranian side have also failed to score in each of the four matches but head into the tie with the better head-to-head record of having won four of their previous six meetings with Al Ahli, with the Saudi Arabian team only having one victory to their name.

Al Ahli, however, will be motivated to extend their winning run after having triumphed in five consecutive matches on the continental stage for the first time.

They are also on a 10-match unbeaten on the continental stage and will look to Riyad Mahrez to provide inspiration yet again, with the Algerian having contributed three goals and five assists so far.

Venue: King Abdullah Sports City (Jeddah)

Kick-off: Monday, 19:00 (UTC+3)