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R16 - Preview: Tractor FC (IRN) v Shabab Al Ahli (UAE)
Jeddah: Tractor FC and Shabab Al Ahli are set for a thrilling clash when they meet in the Round of 16 of the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ on Tuesday.
Islamic Republic of Iran's Tractor finished an impressive third in the West Zone League Stage while Shabab Al Ahli of the United Arab Emirates were seventh.

Tractor will be determined to progress after an impressive League Stage campaign which saw them accumulating 17 points from eight matches.

In fact, they only suffered one defeat and will be aiming to carry that form into their Round of 16 tie.
#ACLElite - Preview: Round of 16 (West)

#ACLElite - Preview: Round of 16 (West)

Shabab Al Ahli, however, were one of sides who didn't suffer defeat against Tractor, with the UAE club holding out for a share of the points when the teams met in September.

In fact, Shabab Al Ahli are unbeaten in two of their three previous meetings with Tractor but are winless in each of their last three AFC Champions League Elite games this season.

Tractor FC (IRN) v Shabab Al Ahli (UAE)
Venue: Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Sports City Stadium (Jeddah)
Kick-off: Tuesday, 17:45 (UTC+3)