Al Ahli are unbeaten in their last 18 AFC Champions League games and avoiding defeat on Monday will see them equalling Japan's Gamba Osaka for the joint third-longest such run in the competition - only behind Al Hilal SFC and Ulsan HD.

Roberto Firmino is no longer with the club but in Riyad Mahrez, they have a star who played an equally important role last season - recording nine goals and eight assists - the joint highest such tally by any player in a single season of the competition since 2012.

Nasaf, who won the Uzbekistan league title for the first time last season, will know that they cannot afford lapses in concentration against Al Ahli.

Well placed to retain their domestic title, Nasaf will draw heart from the fact that their most recent meeting with Al Ahli - in 2016 - ended in victory for them. They are, however, without a win in their last three encounters against Saudi Arabian clubs.

Al Ahli Saudi FC (KSA) v PFC Nasaf (UZB)
Venue: King Abdullah Sports City Stadium (Jeddah)
Kick-off: Monday, 21:15 (UTC+3)

Photo: Al Ahli Saudi FC