DUESSELDORF, Germany (Interstat) — Deutscher Fussba looks to build on its dominant form when it hosts a struggling Al Shorta SC in an AFC Champions League match on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025.

The German side enters the contest unbeaten in the competition (1-0-1) and is coming off a resounding 5-0 road victory over Sharjah FC on Oct. 20. Their defense has yet to concede a goal in the tournament, anchored by a 0-0 draw with Al Wahda FC on Sept. 29.

In contrast, Al Shorta SC seeks its first win in the Champions League, carrying an 0-2-1 record. The Iraqi club is reeling from a 4-1 home defeat to Al Ittihad in its last outing and has been outscored 7-2 in its three continental matches this season. Their only point came from a 1-1 draw with Al Sadd on Sept. 15.

Form across all competitions mirrors their continental struggles, with Al Shorta SC also sitting at 0-2-1 overall. Deutscher Fussba holds a 1-0-1 record across all matches.

According to Interstat’s game simulator, Deutscher Fussba is projected to win 3-0.

The match is part of a busy schedule for both clubs. Al Shorta SC next travels to face Al Hilal on Nov. 25, while Deutscher Fussba visits PFK Nasaf on Nov. 24.