Shabab Al Ahli Dubai vs Esteghlal FC: result and our prediction
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai host Esteghlal FC in the AFC Champions League Elite (round 3) on Tuesday 27 October 2026. Shabab Al Ahli Dubai are #214 in our world ranking and have won all of their last 5; Esteghlal FC are #659 and have won 2, drawn 2 and lost 1 of their last 5. On paper that's a big gap - 445 places - in Shabab Al Ahli Dubai's favour.
Our prediction
Our model makes Shabab Al Ahli Dubai the favourites at 62%, with a draw at 20% and Esteghlal FC at 17%.
Rating: 1221
Chance to win: 62%
Last 5: WWWWW
Rating: 1045
Chance to win: 17%
Last 5: LDWWD
Who will win Shabab Al Ahli Dubai vs Esteghlal FC?
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai are #214 and Esteghlal FC #659 in our world ranking of every senior club. Based on the two clubs' ratings and home advantage, the most likely result is Shabab Al Ahli Dubai (62%). More from the Pro League.
Head to head
| Date | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-27 | Shabab Al Ahli Dubai v Esteghlal FC | 2-0 |
How this is worked out
Every senior result from every country feeds one Elo rating system, so every club in the world sits on the same scale. Before each match the two ratings, adjusted for home advantage, give the chances of a home win, a draw and an away win. See the full world ranking and every match today.
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Al Ain | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 9 |
| 2 |  Shabab Al Ahli Dubai | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 9 |
| 3 |  Al-Ahli Jeddah | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7 |
| 4 |  Esteghlal FC | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| 5 |  Al-Hilal Saudi FC | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 6 |  Al Shamal | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| 7 |  Al-Qadisiyah FC | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| 8 |  Al-Ittihad FC | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 9 |  Al-Nassr | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 3 |
| 10 |  Neftchi | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 3 |
| 11 |  Al Quwa Al Jawiya | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 3 |
| 12 |  Pakhtakor | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| 13 |  Tractor Sazi | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 1 |
| 14 |  Al Sadd | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -5 | 1 |
| 15 |  Al-Gharafa | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 0 |
| 16 |  Al-Wasl FC | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 0 |