Persepolis FC (0) - Al Duhail SC (0) 
Apart from the fact that the match is taking place in Qatar, I can find no other excuse for Duhail's favoritism. In the last eleven months, in all competitions, Persepolis has recorded only two defeats. One was in the league during the last indifferent match, while the second was in February in the first round of the group from its current opponent 2-0, again on Qatari soil.
The difference with that match is that Duhail is clearly weakened and this was evident at the start of the domestic championship. Mandujik, who scored the first goal in that match, has left, while the scorer of the second goal, Edmilson, is injured and will probably miss today's match. Also away is Moroccan defender Benatia, who was sent off in the previous match in which Duhail lost. 4-2 from Sharjah. However, I cover in the tie that is not condemnable for any team.
