Matchday 4 Review – What happened? 
Matchday 4 intensified the race for the knockouts across the AFC Champions League Two™ 2025/26 Group Stage. Ratchaburi FC joined rare company with a 7–0 away demolition of Eastern FC—the joint-biggest away margin in competition history, matching New Radiant's 7–0 over Persibo (2013) and sitting alongside Muangthong United's 9–2 at Dynamic Herb Cebu (2024). 

Four sides remained pointless after the midpoint—FC Goa (Group D), Eastern FC (Group F), Selangor FC (Group G) and Kaya FC-Iloilo (Group H). 

Selangor came closest to breaking their duck, but a 2–0 lead evaporated in a 3–2 defeat to Persib Bandung. Over in Group F, Gamba Osaka tightened their grip with another statement result. 

Al Zawraa SC v FC Goa — A chance to cement second 
With Group D's summit drifting, second place becomes the pragmatic target. Al Zawraa's home control and set-piece bite give them a clear platform, but Goa finally found the net on Matchday 4 and won't travel to Baghdad to survive. Predictor angle: lean home win with both teams alive late, especially if Al Zawraa strike first from a restart. 

Prediction: Al Zawraa SC 2–1 FC Goa 

Macarthur FC v Tai Po FC — The only way is up 
Fresh from edging direct rivals Cong An Ha Noi FC, Macarthur's A-League tempo and wing rotations look in sync. Tai Po are still searching for a first win and have struggled to defend space when stretched. On Australian soil, control should tell: expect the hosts to manage game state and close the door. 

Prediction: Macarthur FC 2–0 Tai Po FC 

Goal trend: Circle Group F's Eastern FC v Gamba Osaka if you're chasing rank—Eastern have conceded 16 already (12 in the last two matchdays), and Gamba rarely waste momentum. Flip side: Group B keeps humming at low volume; 0–0 and 1–1 are very lively in both fixtures. 

First-scorer angle: Al Nassr Club remain a safe anchor to score first, given their press and set-piece threat. In the East, back Gamba Osaka or Tampines Rovers FC to land the opener in their respective ties.

Total watch: Expect bigger totals in Groups D and F—favour the stronger sides to open and control. Groups B and G tilt toward risk-managed football. 

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