Al Sadd and Esteghlal have met 7 times, and the rivalry is remarkably even: 2 wins each way is no exaggeration, with 3 of those games drawn. Neither side can claim a clear historical edge.
Across those meetings the two have combined for 20 goals — an average of 2.9 per game, marking this out as a high-scoring, open fixture. Al Sadd have scored 9, Esteghlal 11.
Their most recent meeting (September 30, 2024) finished Al Sadd 2–0 Esteghlal in the AFC Champions League Elite - League stage.
They have met 7 times: 2 Al Sadd wins, 3 draws and 2 Esteghlal wins.
Al Sadd 2–0 Esteghlal, in the AFC Champions League Elite - League stage.