Round of 16 – Esteghlal vs Al Hilal Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Esteghlal vs Al Hilal taking place? Esteghlal vs Al Hilal will take place on Monday 13th September, 2021 at 18:00 (UK)
Where is Esteghlal vs Al Hilal taking place? Esteghlal vs Al Hilal will take place at Zabeel Stadium in Dubai
Where can I get tickets for Esteghlal vs Al Hilal? Ticket information for Esteghlal vs Al Hilal can be found on each club’s official website
What TV channel is Esteghlal vs Al Hilal on in the UK? Esteghlal vs Al Hilal will not be televised live in the UK
Where can I stream Esteghlal vs Al Hilal in the UK? Esteghlal vs Al Hilal cannot be streamed live in the UK
THE PREDICTION
Esteghlal come into this round of 16 tie having not played competitive football since the start of August when they lost a penalty shootout to Foolad in the final of the Hazfi Cup. They now come up against an Al-Hilal side that shared a goalless draw at home to Al-Batin in the Saudi Arabian league prior to the international break. They have collected seven points from their opening three matches in the league. Esteghlal are a firm team but they come up against a side coached b y the impressive former Monaco manager Leonardo Jardim with a squad that boasts Luciani Vietto, Moussa Marega, Bafetimbi Gomis and Andre Carrillo in forward positions. It is Al-Hilal who will be the slight favourites for this one.
