Greetings to all football fans! We are pleased to offer you a live online broadcast of the Sepahan vs Ahal match as part of the Asia - AFC Champions League Two tournament.
Match events:
| A. Rezavand (1 - 0) Assist: A. Yousefi | 9' | |||
| 14' | H. Bashimov | |||
| 24' | A. Rahmanow / H. Bashimov | |||
| 27' | S. Mirzoyev (1 - 1) Assist: A. Abdurahmanov | |||
| 33' | A. Rahmanow | |||
| 55' | K. Berdiyev | |||
| 55' | B. Bekmyradov | |||
| I. Sanchez | 61' | |||
| 62' | B. Gurgenov (1 - 2) Assist: N. Towakelow | |||
| 65' | A. Rahmanow | |||
| M. Aliyari / O. Noorafkan | 70' | |||
| 72' | E. Annayev / S. Mirzoyev | |||
| 72' | M. Muhammedov / G. Annayev | |||
| M. Zakipour / A. Shafiedoost | 81' | |||
| M. Askari / I. Sanchez | 81' | |||
| A. Yousefi | 85' | |||
| A. Kamali / K. Rezaei | 90+4' | |||
| M. Askari (2 - 2) Assist: A. Yousefi | 90+6' |
Join us for the live broadcast of the AFC Champions League Two group stage match, as Iran's Sepahan hosts the champions of Turkmenistan, Ahal, at their home ground in Isfahan. This is a clash between a clear favorite and an underdog, where the hosts will have not only class but also passionate home support on their side.
Kick-off: November 4, 2025, 16:00 UTC (19:00 MSK) Stadium: Naghsh-e Jahan Stadium, Isfahan Competition: AFC Champions League TwoSepahan vs Ahal: Match Preview
Sepahan, one of the giants of Iranian football, enters the match as the undisputed favorite. The team is traditionally very strong on their home turf. Ahal, who dominates their domestic league, will face a major test against one of the strongest clubs in the region. The teams have met before in 2022, when Ahal surprisingly won 2-1, but that game was played on a neutral field. At home, Sepahan will be determined to get a convincing revenge.
Team Form and Analysis
Sepahan (Iran)
The Isfahan-based club is known for its organized play and powerful attack. At home, Sepahan will aim to dominate from the first minute, applying constant pressure on the opponent's goal. The difference in quality between the Iranian and Turkmen leagues is a key factor, and the motivation to avenge the past defeat will be immense.
Ahal (Turkmenistan)
The champions of Turkmenistan regularly participate in Asian club competitions but rarely achieve success against top-tier opponents, especially away from home. The team relies on dedication and set-pieces. The main task for Ahal will be to withstand the pressure and try not to concede too many goals by playing a deep defensive game.
Head-to-Head Statistics
The only head-to-head meeting between the teams took place in April 2022 on neutral ground in Saudi Arabia and ended in a sensational 2-1 victory for Ahal. This result will undoubtedly add motivation for Sepahan, who will be eager to prove their superiority on their home turf.
Predicted Starting Lineups
Official lineups will be confirmed one hour before kick-off.
- Sepahan (4-2-3-1): Niazmand - Rezaeian, Daneshgar, Yazdani, Zakipour - Karimi, Ahmadzadeh - Asadi, Moghanlou, Hosseinejad - Ale-Kasir.
- Ahal (5-4-1): Akhmedov - Saparov, Bashimov, Hojaev, Annaguliyev, Toylyev - Tagayev, Annaev, Atayev, Hojanazarov - Diniyev.
Match Prediction by tutsport.net
The difference in class and the home-field advantage make Sepahan the absolute favorite. The motivation to avenge their only defeat in the history of this rivalry will be an additional incentive.
- Main Prediction: Sepahan to Win with a (-2) Handicap. The Iranian club should comfortably thrash an opponent they surprisingly lost to on a neutral field.
- Goals Prediction: Ahal Individual Total Under 0.5. It will be extremely difficult for the visitors to break down the organized and motivated defense of Sepahan in Isfahan.