Esteghlal vs Al Sadd: kickoff time, lineups and prediction, 14 September

What to know

Esteghlal host Al Sadd in round 1 of the AFC Champions League Elite on Monday 14 September 2026. Kickoff is at 21:15 Mecca time at Basra Sport City Stadium, Basra. Esteghlal are #1 in the table and Al Sadd are #16. The match is on TV in 31 countries, on channels including beIN SPORTS CONNECT, TOD, beIN Sports HD 1, beIN Sports English 2, Shoof.

Al Sadd have won their last 4 matches in a row.
The table says one thing, the predictions another: Al Sadd are the favourites.
Esteghlal sit #1, Al Sadd are down in #16. Routine win or the shock of the weekend?
65,227 seats at Basra Sport City Stadium.

Which channel shows Esteghlal vs Al Sadd?

Channels showing this match, by country.

All channels in 31 countries

Match prediction

29%

25%

46%

Form

The last five matches of each team before this one, most recent at the top.

Esteghlal

No results yet this season.

Al Sadd

Lineups

Match stats

9

Fouls

10

3

Goals

0

3

Saves

4

253

Passes

692

2

Assists

0

53

Attacks

147

2

Corners

5

16

Tackles

18

1

Injuries

1

0

Offsides

1

14

Throwins

25

81

Ball Safe

83

43

Duels Won

48

10

Free Kicks

9

Who is out: Esteghlal and Al Sadd

Esteghlal

No absences reported.

Al Sadd

Rafa MujicaUnknown Injury

Stadium: Basra Sport City Stadium

CityBasra

Capacity65,227

SurfaceGrass

Open in maps Stadium guide

Table: AFC Champions League Elite

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Al Ain	1	1	0	0	+4	3
1	Kashima Antlers	1	1	0	0	+6	3
2	Gamba Osaka	1	1	0	0	+3	3
2	Esteghlal	1	1	0	0	+3	3
3	Shanghai Port	1	1	0	0	+2	3
3	Al-Qadsiah	1	1	0	0	+1	3
4	Beijing Guoan	1	1	0	0	+2	3
4	Al Hilal	1	1	0	0	+1	3
5	Vissel Kobe	1	1	0	0	+1	3
5	Shabab Al Ahli Dubai	1	1	0	0	+1	3
6	Neftchi	1	1	0	0	+1	3
6	Jeonbuk Motors	1	1	0	0	+1	3
7	Daejeon Citizen	1	1	0	0	+1	3
7	Al Ittihad	1	0	1	0	0	1
8	Johor Darul Ta'zim	1	0	1	0	0	1
8	Al Ahli	1	0	1	0	0	1
9	Pakhtakor	1	0	1	0	0	1
9	Buriram United	1	0	1	0	0	1
10	Kashiwa Reysol	1	0	0	1	-1	0
10	Al Shamal SC	1	0	1	0	0	1
11	Port FC	1	0	0	1	-1	0
11	Al Wasl	1	0	0	1	-1	0
12	Kyoto Sanga	1	0	0	1	-1	0
12	Al Gharafa	1	0	0	1	-1	0
13	Ratchaburi Mitrphol FC	1	0	0	1	-2	0
13	Tractor Sazi	1	0	0	1	-1	0
14	Pohang Steelers	1	0	0	1	-2	0
14	Al Quwa Al Jawiya	1	0	0	1	-1	0
15	Al Sadd	1	0	0	1	-3	0
15	Công an Hà Nội	1	0	0	1	-3	0
16	Al Nassr	1	0	0	1	-4	0
16	Newcastle Jets	1	0	0	1	-6	0

Questions and answers

What time does Esteghlal vs Al Sadd kick off?

Esteghlal vs Al Sadd kicks off on Monday 14 September 2026 at 21:15 Mecca time (18:15 UTC). This page also shows the time in your own timezone.

Which channel is showing Esteghlal vs Al Sadd?

The match is on TV in 31 countries. Channels include beIN SPORTS CONNECT, TOD, beIN Sports HD 1, beIN Sports English 2, Shoof, Paramount+. Search for your country in the list above to see yours.

Where is Esteghlal vs Al Sadd being played?

At Basra Sport City Stadium in Basra, which holds 65,227 people.

Who is expected to win, Esteghlal or Al Sadd?

Esteghlal 29%, draw 25%, Al Sadd 46%.

How can I watch Esteghlal vs Al Sadd if it isn't shown in my country?

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