Istiqlol vs Al Arabi Prediction

AFC Challenge League · Tue 20 Oct 2026
World : AFC Challenge League
Istiqlol
2 - 0
Full time · HT 1 - 0
Al Arabi
Kick-offTue 20 Oct, 15:00
Our tip1 ✓
GoalsUnder 2.5
Confidence55%

Full-time report

Our tip1 ✓
Double chance12 ✓
BTTSNo ✓
Over/Under 2.5Under 2.5 ✓

Goals & cards

R. SoirovAssist: E. Pandzhshanbe⚽38'
E. Pandzhshanbe68'
A. ShukurovAssist: S. Mabatshoev⚽85'
F. Ikic90+4'
90+4'J. Aboud
Line-ups
Istiqlol
  1. 78D. Kavlinov
  2. 66V. Khanonov
  3. 5S. Kurbonov
  4. 23A. Karomatullozoda
  5. 26F. Ikic
  6. 3T. Islomov
  7. 17E. Pandzhshanbe
  8. 6A. Dzhuraboev
  9. 10A. Dzhalilov
  10. 9R. Soirov
  11. 88S. Mabatshoev

Coach: Vitaliy Levchenko

Al Arabi
  1. 26A. Al Khaledi
  2. 76T. Al-Matroud
  3. 5J. Aboud
  4. 27B. Souyad
  5. 2A. Al Awadi
  6. 6A. Porusaniei
  7. 12H. Al Harbi
  8. 98Z. Qunbar
  9. 73W. Ould Chikh
  10. 7A. Iwuala
  11. 18C. Markneh

Coach: Nasser Al Shatti

Referee: S. Nathan · Venue: Hisor Central Stadium, Hisor

Recent form

Last 5 matches, home and away

Head to head

Full head to head: Istiqlol vs Al Arabi →

Our prediction

Istiqlol to win

Double chance
12  •  Istiqlol or Al Arabi
Both teams to score
No – at least one team fails to score
Confidence
55%

Our record

Our tips in AFC Challenge Leaguelast 30 days
15/2756%

Correct 1X2 tips (home win, draw or away win), checked against the final score.

Who will win?

Voting closed at kick-off.

Goals outlook

Over/Under 2.5
Under 2.5
Confidence
95%
Over 2.5: 8%Under 2.5: 92%
Expected goals
–Istiqlol
1.00Total
–Al Arabi

Possible correct scores

0 – 0 Draw 37%
1 – 0 Istiqlol win 19% Our pick
0 – 1 Al Arabi win 18%
1 – 1 Draw 9%
2 – 0 Istiqlol win 5% ✓ Final score

Final score: 2 – 0 – in our list ✓. Exact scores are long shots – even the likeliest score usually comes in only 1 time in 8–10. 18+.

Win probability

Istiqlol45%
Draw11%
Al Arabi44%

Istiqlol vs Al Arabi preview and result

Istiqlol and Al Arabi met in the AFC Challenge League on Tuesday 20 October 2026 at 15:00 (Nigerian time). The match finished 2 - 0, 1 - 0 at half time.

Our model gives Istiqlol a 45% chance of winning, the draw 11% and Al Arabi 44%. Our pick was Istiqlol to win with 55% confidence. The pick came in ✓. For a safer option, the double chance 12 (Istiqlol or Al Arabi) covers two of the three results.

Goals: we expect about 1.0 goals. The chance of three or more goals is 8%, so our goals pick is Under 2.5 (95% confidence). 2 goals were scored.

Frequently asked questions

What was the prediction for Istiqlol vs Al Arabi?

Our pre-match prediction is Istiqlol to win (55% confidence). Win chances: Istiqlol 45%, draw 11%, Al Arabi 44%.

Will there be over 2.5 goals in Istiqlol vs Al Arabi?

We expect about 1.0 goals. Our pick is Under 2.5 with 95% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 8%).

What time is Istiqlol vs Al Arabi?

Istiqlol vs Al Arabi (AFC Challenge League) was played on Tuesday 20 October 2026 at 15:00 Nigerian time (WAT).

What is a safe bet for Istiqlol vs Al Arabi?

The double chance 12 (Istiqlol or Al Arabi) covers two outcomes. No bet is risk-free – stake only what you can afford. 18+.

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