Group H

Three teams are fighting it out for top spot in Group H, with table-toppers PSM Makassar, Home United and Kaya FC-Iloilo all in with a realistic chance of finishing first.

On Tuesday, Indonesia’s Makassar will take on Singapore’s Home in the knowledge that if they claim all three points they will secure their place in the next phase.

Makassar’s 2-1 win over Kaya two weeks ago ensured that if the sides end up level on points the Indonesia club would finish top by virtue of a better head-to-head record. They welcome Aaron Evens and Zulham Zamrun from suspension but are without Eero Merknanen and Abdul Rahman, who are serving one-match bans.

Last year’s ASEAN Zonal champions Home, though, have returned to form after taking six points from their two games against Lao Toyota to move within a point of Tuesday’s opponents, although they will be without the suspended duo of Abdil Qaiyyim Mutalib and Faizal Roslan.

Elsewhere, Kaya host already eliminated Lao Toyota needing a win to keep them in with a realistic chance of advancing to the knockout rounds, but they are without the suspended Jovin Bedic and Jalsor Soriano ahead of the crucial encounter.

Carmelo Tacusalme returns for the game as Kaya target their first victory since Matchday Two and the visitors aim to add to the solitary point picked up so far.

PSM Makassar (IDN) vs Home United (SIN)
Venue: Pakansari Stadium, Bogor
Kick-off: April 30, 15:00 UTC+7

Kaya FC-Iloilo (PHI) vs Lao Toyota (LAO)
Venue: Pana-ad Park and Football Stadium, Bacolod City
Kick-off: April 30, 15:00 UTC+8

Group F

Already assured of a top-two finish, Singapore’s Tampines Rovers will look to at least maintain their three-point lead at the Group F summit when they host bottom side Yangon United on Wednesday.

Stoppage-time goals from Khairul Amri and Jordan Webb secured a dramatic 4-2 victory over Cambodia’s Naga World two weeks ago as the group leaders made it three wins from four.

Only victory will keep Yangon’s faint hope of a top-two finish alive after they suffered their third defeat in four games by going down 5-2 to Vietnam’s Hanoi FC in their last fixture. They go into the game without suspended striker Sekou Sylla.

Hanoi began the group as many people’s favourites to progress but their defeat to Yangon on Matchday Three left them with the task of catching the in-form Tampines.

Pape Omar Faye’s hat-trick in the return meeting with Yangon helped prove they were up for the challenge and a win away at Naga World would ensure their final match against Tampines will prove decisive.

Like Yangon, Naga World must win to avoid elimination after picking up just three points from four games in what has been their debut AFC Cup campaign.

Tampines Rovers (SIN) vs Yangon United (MYA)
Venue: Jalan Besar Stadium, Singapore
Kick-off: May 1, 19:30 UTC+8

Naga World (CAM) vs Hanoi FC (VIE)
Venue: National Olympic Stadium, Phnom Penh
Kick-off: May 1, 17:00 UTC+7

Group G

Ceres Negros will secure their place in the ASEAN Zonal semi-finals if they record their fifth win on the bounce when they travel to Myanmar’s Shan United.

Mike Ott scored in added time as Filipino side Ceres came from two down to defeat Indonesia’s Persija Jakarta 3-2 last week to maintain their perfect record at the Group G summit. But they will be without suspended Spanish defender Super for the trip to Myanmar.

Shan’s 6-0 loss at the hands of Vietnam’s Becamex Binh Duong confirmed their elimination and, unable to call on the suspended Zin Min Tun, they have only pride to play for ahead of their final home game.

Second plays third as Becamex welcome Persija to Thu Dau Mot City in a game that should the hosts win they will eliminate the visitors and secure a top-two finish.

Victor Mansaray grabbed a hat-trick in Becamex’s 6-0 victory over Shan as they homed in on second place in the standings ahead of their final two rounds of fixtures.

After reaching the ASEAN Zonal semi-finals last year, Persija have been unable to replicate that form this time round, but a win would see them firmly back in the hunt for second place. Steven Paulle returns from suspension, but Ryuji Utomo is serving a one-game ban.

Shan United (MYA) vs Ceres Negros (PHI)
Venue: Thuwunna Stadium, Yangon
Kick-off: May 1, 15:30 UTC+6:30

Becamex Binh Duong (VIE) vs Persija Jakarta (IDN)
Venue: Binh Duong Stadium, hu Dau Mot City
Kick-off: May 1, 17:00 UTC+7