AFC Champions League Elite - Preview: Tractor FC (IRN) v Al Wahda FC (UAE)

Tabriz: Tractor FC will tread carefully when they welcome Al Wahda FC to the Yadegar-E-Imam Stadium for their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 tie on Monday.

UAE's Al Wahda kicked off their campaign with a stunning 2-1 defeat of Saudi Pro League champions Al Ittihad Club while Islamic Republic of Iran's Tractor had to share points with Shabab Al Ahli in a 1-1 draw.

Despite Al Wahda's Matchday One heroics, the record books are firmly in Tractor's favour with the Tabriz-based side unbeaten in home games against teams from UAE in the competition (W4 D2).

Scoring in continental matches at home has also not been an issue with Tractor having scored in each of their last nine AFC Champions League games at home. They, however, have failed to keep a clean sheet in each of their last four such games, winning just one (D1 L2).

Al Wahda have not been successful in their previous trips to Iran, having drawn twice and lost four while their win against Al Ittihad was their first victory in an opening tie on the continental stage since 2007.

Despite the odds, the win against Al Ittihad was a morale booster and Al Wahda will head into the tie brimming with confidence.

Tractor FC (IRN) v Al Wahda FC (UAE)
Venue: Yadegar-E-Imam Stadium (Tabriz)
Kick-off: Monday, 19:30 (UTC+3:30)

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