AFC Champions League Two
Matchday Five may see several teams confirming their Round of 16 spots while those with an outside chance will do their best to revive their hopes.
The-AFC.com takes a look at how the eight groups stand, with the top two teams from each to advance to the next stage.
The-AFC.com takes a look at how the eight groups stand, with the top two teams from each to advance to the next stage.
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Group A
Esteghlal FC (IRN) v Al Wasl FC (UAE)
Venue: Shahr-E Qods Stadium (Shahr-E Qods)
Kick-off: Wednesday, 19:30 (UTC+3:30)
Al Wasl FC only have to avoid defeat against Esteghlal FC to confirm their Round of 16 ticket.
The UAE side are on 10 points, three ahead of Bahrain's Al Muharraq SC with Islamic Republic of Iran's Esteghal a further three adrift.
Al Muharraq have already played their Matchday Five tie against Al Wehdat, with the Jordanian side winning the fixture 2-1 on October 30.
Esteghlal FC (IRN) v Al Wasl FC (UAE)
Venue: Shahr-E Qods Stadium (Shahr-E Qods)
Kick-off: Wednesday, 19:30 (UTC+3:30)
Al Wasl FC only have to avoid defeat against Esteghlal FC to confirm their Round of 16 ticket.
The UAE side are on 10 points, three ahead of Bahrain's Al Muharraq SC with Islamic Republic of Iran's Esteghal a further three adrift.
Al Muharraq have already played their Matchday Five tie against Al Wehdat, with the Jordanian side winning the fixture 2-1 on October 30.
Group B
PFC Andijon (UZB) v FK Arkadag (TKM)
Venue: Bobur Arena (Andijan)
Kick-off: Wednesday, 18:45 (UTC+5)
With the top two not in action and having already completed their Matchday Five fixture, PFC Andijon and FK Arkadag will look to narrow the gap when they square off on Wednesday.
PFC Andijon (UZB) v FK Arkadag (TKM)
Venue: Bobur Arena (Andijan)
Kick-off: Wednesday, 18:45 (UTC+5)
With the top two not in action and having already completed their Matchday Five fixture, PFC Andijon and FK Arkadag will look to narrow the gap when they square off on Wednesday.
Uzbekistan's Andijon are on four points and victory will take them level with pacesetters Al Ahli SC of Qatar and above Bahrain's Al Khaldiya SC.
Turkmenistan's Arkadag are on four points and victories in their final two matches could well see the AFC Challenge League 2024-2025 winners booking a place in the Round of 16.
Turkmenistan's Arkadag are on four points and victories in their final two matches could well see the AFC Challenge League 2024-2025 winners booking a place in the Round of 16.
Group C
Foolad Mobarakeh Sepahan SC (IRN) v Al Hussein (JOR)
Venue: Naghsh-E-Jahan Stadium (Isfahan)
Kick-off: Tuesday, 19:30 (UTC+3:30)
Foolad Mobarakeh Sepahan SC and Al Hussein will square off for the Group C top spot with both having already confirmed their Round of 16 tickets.
Foolad Mobarakeh Sepahan SC (IRN) v Al Hussein (JOR)
Venue: Naghsh-E-Jahan Stadium (Isfahan)
Kick-off: Tuesday, 19:30 (UTC+3:30)
Foolad Mobarakeh Sepahan SC and Al Hussein will square off for the Group C top spot with both having already confirmed their Round of 16 tickets.
Jordan's Al Hussein lead the standings with six points, two ahead of Sepahan with Turkmenistan's Al Ahal FC the third team in the group.
Ahal's hopes were dashed following their Matchday Four draw with Sepahan, which left them with just a single point with one match remaining.
Ahal's hopes were dashed following their Matchday Four draw with Sepahan, which left them with just a single point with one match remaining.
Group D
FC Istiklol (TJK) v Al Nassr Club (KSA)
Venue: Hisor Central Stadium (Hisor)
Kick-off: Wednesday, 18:45 (UTC+5)
Al Zawraa SC (IRQ) v FC Goa (IND)
Venue: Al Zawraa Stadium (Baghdad)
Kick-off: Wednesday, 19:00 (UTC+3)
Al Nassr Club will confirm progression by avoiding defeat against FC Istiklol but will view anything other than victory as failure after a brilliant first four matches.
FC Istiklol (TJK) v Al Nassr Club (KSA)
Venue: Hisor Central Stadium (Hisor)
Kick-off: Wednesday, 18:45 (UTC+5)
Al Zawraa SC (IRQ) v FC Goa (IND)
Venue: Al Zawraa Stadium (Baghdad)
Kick-off: Wednesday, 19:00 (UTC+3)
Al Nassr Club will confirm progression by avoiding defeat against FC Istiklol but will view anything other than victory as failure after a brilliant first four matches.
The Saudi Pro League side have a perfect 12 points and Istiklol, despite having home ground advantage, don't look capable of stopping Al Nassr.
The Tajikistan outfit, however, are still in the running for the Round of 16 as they sit level on six points with Al Zawraa SC.
The Iraqi outfit face FC Goa and will start as favourites, with the Indian side yet to register points.
The Tajikistan outfit, however, are still in the running for the Round of 16 as they sit level on six points with Al Zawraa SC.
The Iraqi outfit face FC Goa and will start as favourites, with the Indian side yet to register points.
Group E
Macarthur FC (AUS) v Tai Po FC (HKG)
Venue: Campbelltown Sports Stadium (Sydney)
Kick-off: Thursday, 18:45 (UTC+11)
Cong An Ha Noi FC (VIE) v Beijing FC (CHN)
Venue: Hang Day Stadium (Hanoi)
Kick-off: Thursday, 19:15 (UTC+7)
Macarthur FC (AUS) v Tai Po FC (HKG)
Venue: Campbelltown Sports Stadium (Sydney)
Kick-off: Thursday, 18:45 (UTC+11)
Cong An Ha Noi FC (VIE) v Beijing FC (CHN)
Venue: Hang Day Stadium (Hanoi)
Kick-off: Thursday, 19:15 (UTC+7)
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Macarthur FC will assure themselves of Round of 16 action with victory against Hong Kong's Tai Po FC.
The Australian side lead the Group E standings with seven points, two ahead of Cong An Ha Noi and Beijing FC.
Vietnam's Cong An Ha Noi will host China PR's Beijing, with the victors to confirm their ticket after the reverse fixture ended in a 2-2 stalemate.
The Australian side lead the Group E standings with seven points, two ahead of Cong An Ha Noi and Beijing FC.
Vietnam's Cong An Ha Noi will host China PR's Beijing, with the victors to confirm their ticket after the reverse fixture ended in a 2-2 stalemate.
Group F
Ratchaburi FC (THA) v Nam Dinh FC (VIE)
Venue: Ratchaburi Stadium (Ratchaburi)
Kick-off: Thursday, 17:00 (UTC+7)
Eastern FC (HKG) v Gamba Osaka (JPN)
Venue: Mong Kok Stadium (Hong Kong)
Kick-off: Thursday, 18:00 (UTC+8)
Ratchaburi FC (THA) v Nam Dinh FC (VIE)
Venue: Ratchaburi Stadium (Ratchaburi)
Kick-off: Thursday, 17:00 (UTC+7)
Eastern FC (HKG) v Gamba Osaka (JPN)
Venue: Mong Kok Stadium (Hong Kong)
Kick-off: Thursday, 18:00 (UTC+8)
With Gamba Osaka having already booked their spot, Ratchaburi FC's clash with Nam Dinh FC will decide who accompanies the Japanese team into the next round.
Both are tied on six points, with Vietnam's Nam Dinh having won the reverse fixture 3-1.
Nam Dinh's 1-0 defeat against Gamba Osaka on Matchday Four allowed Ratchaburi back into the race with the Thai side beating Hong Kong's Eastern FC 7-0 three weeks ago.
Eastern will have to brace themselves for another tough night, with Gamba determined to complete the group stage with a perfect record.
Both are tied on six points, with Vietnam's Nam Dinh having won the reverse fixture 3-1.
Nam Dinh's 1-0 defeat against Gamba Osaka on Matchday Four allowed Ratchaburi back into the race with the Thai side beating Hong Kong's Eastern FC 7-0 three weeks ago.
Eastern will have to brace themselves for another tough night, with Gamba determined to complete the group stage with a perfect record.
Group G
Lion City Sailors FC (SGP) v Persib Bandung (IDN)
Venue: Bishan Stadium (Singapore)
Kick-off: Wednesday, 20;15 (UTC+8)
Bangkok United (THA) v Selangor FC (MAS)
Venue: Pathum Thani Stadium (Pathum Thani)
Kick-off: Wednesday, 19:15 (UTC+7)
Lion City Sailors FC (SGP) v Persib Bandung (IDN)
Venue: Bishan Stadium (Singapore)
Kick-off: Wednesday, 20;15 (UTC+8)
Bangkok United (THA) v Selangor FC (MAS)
Venue: Pathum Thani Stadium (Pathum Thani)
Kick-off: Wednesday, 19:15 (UTC+7)
A stunning comeback saw Persib Bandung defeat Selangor FC 3-2 on Matchday Four, with victory vaulting the Indonesian side to the top of the Group G standings.
Up next for them are Lion City Sailors FC, with last season's runners-up in danger of early elimination following their 2-1 defeat to Bangkok United three weeks ago.
Lion City Sailors are on four points, six behind Persib Bandung and five adrift of Bangkok United.
Bangkok United look to have an easier Matchday Five, with the Thai side to host a Selangor FC outfit who have yet to register points.
Up next for them are Lion City Sailors FC, with last season's runners-up in danger of early elimination following their 2-1 defeat to Bangkok United three weeks ago.
Lion City Sailors are on four points, six behind Persib Bandung and five adrift of Bangkok United.
Bangkok United look to have an easier Matchday Five, with the Thai side to host a Selangor FC outfit who have yet to register points.
Group H
FC Pohang Steelers (KOR) v BG Pathum United (THA)
Venue: Steelyard (Pohang)
Kick-off: Thursday, 19:00 (UTC+9)
Tampines Rovers FC (SGP) v Kaya FC-Iloilo (PHI)
Venue: Bishan Stadium (Singapore)
Kick-off: Thursday, 20:15 (UTC+8)
FC Pohang Steelers (KOR) v BG Pathum United (THA)
Venue: Steelyard (Pohang)
Kick-off: Thursday, 19:00 (UTC+9)
Tampines Rovers FC (SGP) v Kaya FC-Iloilo (PHI)
Venue: Bishan Stadium (Singapore)
Kick-off: Thursday, 20:15 (UTC+8)
Tampines Rovers were denied early qualification by a late FC Pohang Steelers equaliser on Matchday Four and the Singaporean side will be determined to not slip up again when they face Kaya FC-Iloilo.
Victory against the Philippines side will ensure Tampines Rovers, who are on 10 points, qualify for the knockout stage with Pohang Steelers to face BG Pathum United.
Three-time Asian champions Pohang Steelers are on seven points, one ahead of Pathum United, with their match set to be a thriller.
Victory against the Philippines side will ensure Tampines Rovers, who are on 10 points, qualify for the knockout stage with Pohang Steelers to face BG Pathum United.
Three-time Asian champions Pohang Steelers are on seven points, one ahead of Pathum United, with their match set to be a thriller.
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