The 1-0 defeat on Matchday Seven to Qatar's Al Gharafa left Pakhtakor on four points, two adrift of eighth and ninth-placed sides Esteghlal FC and Persepolis FC.

 

While their fate is no longer in their own hands, Pakhtakor will have to raise themselves for one final push  to not only secure their first win of the campaign but to also keep their slim hopes alive.

Already qualified Al Sadd, meanwhile, will be focused on consolidating their fourth-placed position in the standings after the 3-1 defeat to Saudi Arabia's Al Ahli Saudi FC on Matchday 7 left them rooted on 12 points and with no chance of overtaking the top three sides.

 

The defeat to Al Ahli was their first on the continental stage and the Qatari champions will be determined to return to winning ways before continuing their campaign in the Round of 16.

Venue: JAR Stadium (Tashkent)

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