The odds are evenly balanced for the first leg, so I do not expect either team to dominate. OFI Crete's most recent match ended in a 2-2 draw in regulation time.

Both teams secured narrow wins in the previous round, but both sides suffered defeats in the opening round. I'll go with a draw.

Neftekhimik have recorded two wins and four losses since the beginning of the season. One of those two victories came at home, a 1-0 win against Tekstilschik.

Bunyodkor are just two places ahead of their opponents, with a four-point gap between them. Kokand have yet to win an away game in 2026.

Javor and Jedinstvo are side by side in the standings, with just one point separating them. Both sides suffered narrow defeats in the previous round. I predict a draw in this clash.

After three rounds, TSC Bačka Topola have accumulated just one more point than Subotica. Topola drew 1-1 with Javor in their most recent home game.

Persepolis scored two goals against Shams Azar in the opening round and another three in their most recent meeting with Esteghlal. Three of their last five head-to-head matches have produced at least three goals.

Foolad drew 0-0 with Zob Ahan in the opening round. The hosts are unbeaten in their last ten competitive games, so they will be hard to beat today.

Buxoro have secured four wins in their last four home games. Neftchi have recorded two wins and two draws in their last four official away matches.

Nassaji have won six of their last eight home league games. Esteghlal have suffered three defeats in their last seven competitive matches.