GROUP A

Al Gharafa (QAT) v Al Jazira (UAE)

Qatar’s Al Gharafa are up against UAE’s Al Jazira on Tuesday in a crucial Group A encounter. Both teams are locked on five points each after four games and three points in this game will go a long way towards securing qualification. Al Jazira prevailed 3-2 in a tight clash on home soil when these two teams met earlier in the group. Expect another tight clash this time around. 

Venue: Thani Bin Jassim Stadium, Doha Kick-off: April 3, 18:30 UTC+3

 

Al Ahli (KSA) v Tractorsazi Tabriz (IRN)

Venue: Tahnoun Bin Mohammed Stadium, Al Ain Kick-off: April 3, 20:20 UTC+4

GROUP B

Zobahan (IRN) v Al Duhail (QAT)

Zobahan welcome Qatar’s Al Duhail to Iran for what is a crucial clash for the home side in Group B. Al Duhail have already secured passage to the knockout stages and will not be hard-pressed to go for the kill. Zobahan, placed second in the group can go through if they win and the other game in the group ends in a draw. 

Venue: Foolad Shahr Stadium, Isfahan Kick-off: April 3, 18:45 UTC+4:30

 

Al Wahda (UAE) v Lokomotiv (UZB)

Venue: Sports City Stadium, Abu Dhabi Kick-off: April 3, 19:10 UTC+4

GROUP C

Nasaf (UZB) v Persepolis (IRN)

Uzbekistan’s FC Nasaf take on Iran’s Persepolis in a crunch clash at home on Monday in Group C. Persepolis have nine points from four games while Nasaf have six points. A win for the Iranians will see them qualify for the knockout stages. Nasaf need a win badly and will look to gain revenge for the 3-0 loss they suffered in the reverse fixture. 

Venue: Qarshi Markaziy Stadium, Qarshi Kick-off: April 2, 19:30 UTC+5

Al Sadd (QAT) v Al Wasl (UAE)

Qatar’s Al Sadd are up against UAE’s Al Wasl on Monday. Al Sadd will secure their place in the next round if the Qatari side win and Nasaf fail to take all three points against Persepolis. Against Al Wasl, who have lost all their game, Al Sadd are well placed for three more points. 

Venue: Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium, Doha Kick-off: April 2, 19:00 UTC+3

GROUP D

Al Ain (UAE) v Al Hilal (KSA)

Venue: Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium, Al Ain Kick-off: April 2, 19:30 UTC+4

Esteghlal (IRN) v Al Rayyan (QAT)

Esteghlal play Al Rayyan in another intriguing Group D match on Monday. Both teams have six points from four games and a win on the day for either side will be enough to see them advance to the knockout stage, given that both teams enjoy better head-to-head records over their opponents. 

Venue: Azadi Stadium, Tehran Kick-off: April 2, 20:00 UTC+4:30