Inconsistency has been a bane this season, with its form in the Qatar Stars League 2024-25 also underwhelming with a 2-1 defeat to Al Shamal on Friday leaving the team ninth in the standings on 10 points, 15 behind leaders Al Duhail SC.
Persepolis has also found the going tough on the continental stage, managing just two draws but will count on its record against Al Rayyan to get on the winning trail - having won two and drawn one of its last three meetings with the Qatari side.
Its domestic form has been good, advancing to the Round of 16 of the Hazfi Cup with a 3-0 defeat of Soongoun on Thursday and sitting just a point behind leader Sepahan in the Iran Pro League 2024-25.
The match will be held in Doha’s Ahmad bin Ali Stadium Monday night.