Preview - Group C: Shabab Al Ahli Dubai (UAE) v Al Gharafa (QAT)

Tue, 19 Apr, 2022

Preview - Group C: Shabab Al Ahli Dubai (UAE) v Al Gharafa (QAT)

Jeddah: Shahab Al Ahli Dubai head coach Mahdi Ali has set a lofty target of securing maximum points in their remaining matches starting with Monday’s opponents Al Gharafa at the Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium.

Very little separates the teams in Group C with Shabab Al Ahli, Al Gharafa and Foolad Khouzestan FC all unbeaten after three matches. 
 
The Emirati side were on the verge of defeat against Al Gharafa three days ago but a Federico Cartabia injury time equaliser earned them a draw. They will face the same opponents with a point to prove on Monday.

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Preview - Group C: Ahal FC (TKM) v Foolad Khouzestan FC (IRN)

Thu, 21 Apr, 2022

Preview - Group C: Ahal FC (TKM) v Foolad Khouzestan FC (IRN)

Jeddah: With three crucial matches remaining, Foolad Khouzestan FC head coach Javad Nekounam hopes his team will play to their true potential starting with their immediate opponents, Ahal FC in Group C of the AFC Champions League™ 2022 at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium on Monday.

The Iranian side had to dig deep to defeat the 10-man Turkmenistan side in injury time just three days ago and a double victory against their rivals will put them right on track to advance to the next stage. 
 
Foolad currently sit second in Group C on five points, behind Al Gharafa who lead on goal difference.

Preview - Group B: Mumbai City FC (IND) v Al Jazira FSC (UAE)

Tue, 19 Apr, 2022

Preview - Group B: Mumbai City FC (IND) v Al Jazira FSC (UAE)

Riyadh: Mumbai City head coach Des Buckingham wants his side to take the game to UAE’s Al Jazira when the two sides clash in Group B of the AFC Champions League™ 2022 at the King Fahd International Stadium on Monday.

It’s a must-win game for both teams as Mumbai City sit bottom of the group with three points from three matches while Al Jazira are in third place with a better goal difference.

Preview - Group B: Al Shabab (KSA) v Air Force Club (IRQ)

Sun, 17 Apr, 2022

Preview - Group B: Al Shabab (KSA) v Air Force Club (IRQ)

Riyadh: Head coach Marcus Samudica says Al Shabab will go for goals when they face off with Iraq’s Air Force Club for the second time in the AFC Champions League™ 2022 Group A at the Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium on Monday.

The teams took home a share of the points with a 1-1 draw on Matchday Three with Al Shabab leading the standings with seven points, three more than Air Force Club.

Preview - Group D: Pakhtakor (UZB) v Al Duhail SC (QAT)

Sun, 17 Apr, 2022

Preview - Group D: Pakhtakor (UZB) v Al Duhail SC (QAT)

Buraidah: Pakhtakor FC head coach Slavce Vojneski is eager to get one back against Al Duhail SC when the two sides lock horns for the second time in Group D of the AFC Champions League™ 2022 on Monday.

The Uzbek side had come out second best on Thursday despite taking the lead twice. Montenegrin attacker Oliver Sarki put Pakhtakor in the lead just before the break and Sardor Sabirkhodjaev restored their advantage in the 69th minute after Edmilson had brought the game level, but the Belgian winger had the last word, striking twice more in the last 19 minutes to give Al Duhail the victory.

Preview - Group F: Daegu FC (KOR) v Lion City Sailors FC (SGP)

Fri, 22 Apr, 2022

Preview - Group F: Daegu FC (KOR) v Lion City Sailors FC (SGP)

Buriram: Head coach Alexandre Gama is expecting his Daegu FC side to maintain their fine form when they take on Lion City Sailors FC on Matchday Two of the AFC Champions League™ 2022 Group F on Monday.

Daegu had an explosive start to their campaign, defeating Shandong Taishan FC 7-0 to lead the group ahead of Urawa Red Diamonds on goal difference. 

Preview - Group F: Urawa Red Diamonds (JPN) v Shandong Taishan FC (CHN)

Thu, 21 Apr, 2022

Preview - Group F: Urawa Red Diamonds (JPN) v Shandong Taishan FC (CHN)

Buriram: Urawa Red Diamonds head coach Ricardo Rodriguez wants his side to repeat their Matchday One winning performance when they face Shandong Taishan FC in Group F of the AFC Champions League™ 2022 on Monday.

The two-time AFC Champions League winners kicked off their campaign with an emphatic 4-1 win over Lion City Sailors FC two days ago to sit second in the standings on goal difference behind Daegu FC. 

Preview - Group G: Melbourne City FC (AUS) v United City FC (PHI)

Mon, 18 Apr, 2022

Preview - Group G: Melbourne City FC (AUS) v United City FC (PHI)

Pathum Thani: United City FC head coach Jason Withe has told his players to embrace the challenge presented by defending A-League champions Melbourne City FC when two sides meet in their AFC Champions League™ 2022 Matchday Two clash on Monday.

The star-studded Australian side emerged with a 1-1 draw from their Group G opener against BG Pathum, have established themselves as the best team in their league in recent years and, with just one defeat since mid-February, have arrived in Thailand well placed to make an impact in their first AFC Champions League campaign.
 
Like their opponents, United City are widely considered to be the measuring stick in their own domestic setting but haven’t had a full league calendar since 2019 due the impact of COVID-19 and are considered outsiders against a team with no less than eight players with senior international experience.

Preview - Group G: Jeonnam Dragons (KOR) v BG Pathum United (THA)

Mon, 18 Apr, 2022

Preview - Group G: Jeonnam Dragons (KOR) v BG Pathum United (THA)

Pathum Thani: BG Pathum United boss Makoto Teguramori has urged his charges to play with freedom and belief in their AFC Champions League™ 2022 Group G Matchday Two clash against Jeonnam Dragons on Monday.

Having drawn 1-1 with Melbourne City on opening night, the group hosts can leapfrog Jeonnam with a win, but will find themselves five points off the pace if they suffer defeat against the Korean FA Cup winners, who needed a late winner to see off United City of the Philippines in their match.

Preview - Group I: Ulsan Hyundai FC (KOR) v Johor Darul Ta’zim (MAS)

Thu, 21 Apr, 2022

Preview - Group I: Ulsan Hyundai FC (KOR) v Johor Darul Ta’zim (MAS)

Johor Bahru: Ulsan Hyundai FC head coach Hong Myung-bo has shrugged off his side’s stumbling start to this year’s AFC Champions League™ and is optimistic the K League leaders will rise to the occasion ahead of their Group I Matchday Two battle against host Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium on Monday.

The Horangi were visibly crestfallen from conceding a last-gasp equaliser in their Group I opener against Kawasaki Frontale last Friday after Leonardo’s 21st minute strike appeared to have secured the three points for the Korea Republic side.

Preview - Group I: Guangzhou FC (CHN) v Kawasaki Frontale (JPN)

Mon, 18 Apr, 2022

Preview - Group I: Guangzhou FC (CHN) v Kawasaki Frontale (JPN)

Johor Bahru: Guangzhou FC head coach Pan Yonghe has called on his young charges to respond with a performance of a lifetime when they face Kawasaki Frontale in their second AFC Champions League™ 2022 Group I contest at the Tan Sri Dato' Hj Hassan Yunos Stadium on Monday. 

The Chinese side were left to pick up the pieces after being handed a 5-0 defeat at the hands of group leaders and eight-time Malaysian Super League champions Johor Darul Ta’zim in their opener and Monday’s Kawasaki challenge will offer Guangzhou little respite.