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AFC Champions League Two
The East Zone's cast was finalised two weeks ago and only a handful of teams still have the chance of progressing from the West.
Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at what can be expected from the four groups.
Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at what can be expected from the four groups.
#ACLTwo - Preview: Matchday 6 (West)
Group A
Al Muharraq SC (BHR) v Esteghlal FC (IRN)
Venue: Sheikh Ali Bin Mohammed Al Khalifa Stadium (Arad)
Kick-off: Wednesday, 19:00 (UTC+3)
Al Wasl FC (UAE) v Al Wehdat (JOR)
Venue: Zabeel Stadium (Dubai)
Kick-off: Wednesday, 20:00 (UTC+4)
Al Muharraq SC and Esteghlal FC will battle it out for the final spot from Group A, with Al Wasl FC having already confirmed their ticket to the next stage.
Bahrain's Al Muharraq - on seven points - are two ahead of Islamic Republic of Iran's Esteghlal.
Al Wasl will host Jordan's Al Wehdat, with the UAE side aiming to end their successful group stage campaign on a winning note.
Al Muharraq SC (BHR) v Esteghlal FC (IRN)
Venue: Sheikh Ali Bin Mohammed Al Khalifa Stadium (Arad)
Kick-off: Wednesday, 19:00 (UTC+3)
Al Wasl FC (UAE) v Al Wehdat (JOR)
Venue: Zabeel Stadium (Dubai)
Kick-off: Wednesday, 20:00 (UTC+4)
Al Muharraq SC and Esteghlal FC will battle it out for the final spot from Group A, with Al Wasl FC having already confirmed their ticket to the next stage.
Bahrain's Al Muharraq - on seven points - are two ahead of Islamic Republic of Iran's Esteghlal.
Al Wasl will host Jordan's Al Wehdat, with the UAE side aiming to end their successful group stage campaign on a winning note.
Group B
Al Ahli SC (QAT) v PFC Andijon (UZB)
Venue: Al Thumama Stadium (Doha)
Kick-off: Wednesday, 19:00 (UTC+3)
FK Arkadag (TKM) v Al Khaldiya SC (BHR)
Venue: Arkadag Stadium (Arkadag)
Kick-off: Wednesday, 21:00 (UTC+5)
All four Group B teams will go into the final matchday very much in the running for the Round of 16.
Al Ahli SC (QAT) v PFC Andijon (UZB)
Venue: Al Thumama Stadium (Doha)
Kick-off: Wednesday, 19:00 (UTC+3)
FK Arkadag (TKM) v Al Khaldiya SC (BHR)
Venue: Arkadag Stadium (Arkadag)
Kick-off: Wednesday, 21:00 (UTC+5)
All four Group B teams will go into the final matchday very much in the running for the Round of 16.
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Qatar's Al Ahli SC lead with seven points but defeat against PFC Andijon will see the Uzbekistan side qualifying for the knockout stage.
Bahrain's Al Khaldiya SC hold the advantage in their tie with Turkmenistan's FK Arkadag but a win for the AFC Challenge League 2024-2025 champions will see them advancing instead.
Bahrain's Al Khaldiya SC hold the advantage in their tie with Turkmenistan's FK Arkadag but a win for the AFC Challenge League 2024-2025 champions will see them advancing instead.
Group C
Al Hussein (JOR) v Ahal FC (TKM)
Venue: Amman International Stadium (Amman)
Kick-off: Tuesday, 16:45 (UTC+3)
With the Group C last-16 teams already confirmed, Al Hussein will be targeting victory to finish top.
Al Hussein (JOR) v Ahal FC (TKM)
Venue: Amman International Stadium (Amman)
Kick-off: Tuesday, 16:45 (UTC+3)
With the Group C last-16 teams already confirmed, Al Hussein will be targeting victory to finish top.
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The Bahrain side are on six points - one adrift of Islamic Republic of Iran's Foolad Mobarakeh Sepahan SC - and will fancy their chances of victory against Ahal FC, with the Turkmenistan outfit only managing a point from their earlier matches.
Group D
Al Nassr Club (KSA) v Al Zawraa SC (IRQ)
Venue: King Saud University Stadium (Riyadh)
Kick-off: Wednesday, 19:00 (UTC+3)
FC Goa (IND) v FC Istiklol (TJK)
Venue: Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (Goa)
Kick-off: Wednesday, 21:30 (UTC+5:30)
Al Zawraa SC will have to do what no team has achieved in Group D thus far - deny Al Nassr Club victory to confirm their Round of 16 spot.
Al Nassr Club (KSA) v Al Zawraa SC (IRQ)
Venue: King Saud University Stadium (Riyadh)
Kick-off: Wednesday, 19:00 (UTC+3)
FC Goa (IND) v FC Istiklol (TJK)
Venue: Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (Goa)
Kick-off: Wednesday, 21:30 (UTC+5:30)
Al Zawraa SC will have to do what no team has achieved in Group D thus far - deny Al Nassr Club victory to confirm their Round of 16 spot.
Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr - with five wins - are already assured of the group's top spot but defeat for Iraq’s Al Zawraa - who are on nine points - could see them missing out if Tajikistan's FC Istiklol beat FC Goa of India.
Istiklol are on six points and with their matches against Al Zawraa having ended with a win apiece, the Tajikistan side could advance on goal difference although the Iraqi team have a healthier advantage.
Istiklol are on six points and with their matches against Al Zawraa having ended with a win apiece, the Tajikistan side could advance on goal difference although the Iraqi team have a healthier advantage.
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