Neftchi vs Al Ittihad — match summary
Asia · AFC Champions League Elite · kick-off 26 Oct 2026 20:45
Full time · score 1-2
pPS pre-match readiness (0-100): Neftchi 59 · Al Ittihad 43
mPS in-play performance (0-100): Neftchi 45 · Al Ittihad 53
Shots on target 2-5 · corners 4-8 · possession 35-65
NextGOAL tip: Neftchi +1 · 5 stars
The AFC Champions League Elite is back, and in this match both Neftchi and Al Ittihad need three points to keep their path in this cup alive. Neftchi just won in the league 3-1, but in their previous match in this cup they lost 1-3, while Al Ittihad have won two in a row in the league and just opened their cup campaign with a 1-1 draw. Neftchi's home league games still see them scoring consistently, but their defense in the cup is the area to watch. If Neftchi sit deep and wait to counter, the game will likely open up in spells. The first half may look different from the second, because Al Ittihad often score early in the second half, but Neftchi also have plenty of moments where they concede late in the first half.