Pakhtakor have carried their inconsistent domestic form onto the continental stage with the reigning Uzbekistan champions struggling to make their mark in what is proving to be a tough campaign.

Stretching back to last season, Pakhtakor are on a four-match winless run and adding to their challenge is the fact that they have not won in their last six meetings with teams from Qatar.

Al Rayyan, however, may just be the side for Pakhtakor to end their dreadful run against as the Qatar side have struggled to cope with the quality of the continental stage.

While it will be the first meeting between the two sides, Al Rayyan will draw confidence from the fact three of four encounters with teams from Uzbekistan have ended in victories for them.

Venue: JAR Stadium (Tashkent)

Kick-off: Tuesday, 19:00 (UTC+5)