Al Khaldiya have enjoyed a dream debut campaign on the continental stage, with the Bahrain champions sealing a spot in the knockout stage after a second-placed finish in Group B.

 

While they finished behind Al Taawoun SC of Saudi Arabia, Al Khaldiya fully deserved to advance from a group that also consisted of Iraq's Air Force SC and Altyn Asyr FC of Turkmenistan and will be more than a handful for Tractor FC.

Tractor FC, however, will be equally confident of their chances and will head into the first leg top of the Iran Pro League standings.

 

They cruised into the knockout stage as the Group A winners, finishing six points ahead of Qatar's Al Wakrah SC and will count on their experience at the continental level to see off the challenge of Al Khaldiya.

venue: Bahrain National Stadium (Riffa)

Kick-off: Tuesday, 17:00 (UTC+3)