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#ACLTwo - Preview: Matchday Six (East)
Kuala Lumpur: The East Zone of the AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ group stage concludes this week with just several Round of 16 spots to be filled.
Those still in with a chance will be determined to give it their all while the qualified sides will be aiming to either confirm top spot in their respective groups or pipping their challengers.

The-AFC.com takes a look at is at stake on the final Group Stage matchday. 

Group E
Beijing FC (CHN) v Macarthur FC (AUS) 
Venue: Workers Stadium (Beijing)
Kick-off: Thursday, 20:15 (UTC+8)

Tai Po FC (HKG) v Cong An Ha Noi FC (VIE)
Venue: Mong Kok Stadium (Hong Kong)
Kick-off: Thursday, 20:15 (UTC+8)

Macarthur FC and Cong An Ha Noi FC confirmed their Round of 16 tickets on Matchday Five and the race now will be to determine the Group E winners.
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Australia's Macarthur have the advantage as they hold a two-point lead at the top and will be facing a Beijing FC side trying to cope with the disappointment of having missed out on knockout stage qualification.

Vietnam's Cong An Ha Noi will also be playing away, travelling to Hong Kong to face Tai Po FC.

Group F
Nam Dinh FC (VIE) Eastern FC (HKG) 
Venue: Thien Truong Stadium (Nam Dinh)
Kick-off: Thursday, 17:00 (UTC+7)

Gamba Osaka (JPN) v Ratchaburi FC (THA)
Venue: Suita City Football Stadium (Suita) 
Kick-off: Thursday, 19:00 (UTC+9)

Five wins meant Gamba Osaka sealed the Group F top spot at a canter but the Japanese side still have a role to play on the final matchday with Ratchaburi FC and Nam Dinh FC vying to join them in advancing. 
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Japan's Gamba Osaka will host Ratchaburi, with the Thai side needing to avoid defeat to be sure of advancing.

A loss for Ratchaburi and victory for Nam Dinh will see the Vietnam side drawing level on nine points. 

Nam Dinh will expect victory against Hong Kong's Eastern FC, who lost their five previous matches and if Gamba Osaka remain perfect, goal difference will come into play with the two meetings between Ratchaburi and Nam Dinh having ended in one win for each.

Group G
Selangor FC (MAS) v Lion City Sailors FC (SGP) 
Venue: MBPJ Stadium (Petaling Jaya)
Kick-off: Wednesday, 20:15 (UTC+8)

Persib Bandung (IDN) v Bangkok United (THA) 
Venue: Gelora Bandung Lautan Api Stadium (Bandung)
Kick-off: Wednesday, 19:15 (UTC+7)

Group G is also set for an exciting finale with last season's runners-up Lion City Sailors FC hoping for a miracle.
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The Singapore side came from behind to defeat Persib Bandung 3-2 on Matchday Five to pull themselves back in the running but despite that, their fate is out of their hands.

The Sailors sit on seven points - three behind Persib Bandung and Bangkok United, who face off on Matchday Six.

Sailors meet Malaysia's Selangor knowing that even if they win, they will be eliminated if the Persib Bandung-Bangkok United tie ends in a draw. 

Group H
Kaya FC-Iloilo (PHI) v FC Pohang Steelers (KOR) 
Venue: New Clark City Athletics Stadium (Capas) 
Kick-off: Thursday, 20:15 (UTC+8)

BG Pathum United (THA) v Tampines Rovers FC (SGP)
Venue: Pathum Thani Stadium (Pathum Thani)
Kick-off: Thursday, 19:15 (UTC+7) 
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The top two in Group H was decided on Matchday Five but Tampines Rovers FC and FC Pohang Steelers will be seeking to finish with a bang.

Singapore's Tampines - the group winners - face Thailand's BG Pathum United, while Korea Republic's Pohang Steelers conclude against Kaya Fc-Iloilo of the Philippines.