Group A
Monday
Al Nahda (OMA) v Al Futuwa SC (SYR)
Al Ahed FC (LBN) v Jabal Al Mukaber Club (PLE) - Postponed

There is everything to play for in Group A following the Matchday Two results which left all four teams on three points, with Oman's Al Nahda on top thanks to a superior goal difference. 

 

The loss was a blow for Jabal Al Mukaber, who opened their campaign with a 1-0 victory over Al Futuwa SC of Syria as it left them bottom of the table.

Al Futuwa responded to their opening day defeat by stunning Al Ahed 1-0 to leave the group tantasilingly poised.

Al Nahda will host Al Futuwa with victory for either team giving them a three-point lead at the top following the postponement of the Al Ahed-Jabal Al Mukaber tie. 

Group B
Tuesday
Al Ittihad Al Ahli Aleppo SC (SYR) v Kuwait SC (KUW)
Al Wehdat SC (JOR) v Al Kahrabaa Club (IRQ)

Kuwait SC reignited their hopes for a record-extending fourth AFC Cup title with a crucial 2-1 win over Jordan's Al Wehdat on Matchday Two.

Al Wehdat had led the standings after Matchday One thanks to their 2-0 defeat of Syria's Al Ittihad Al Ahli Aleppo SC but couldn't stop a resurgent Kuwait SC.

Al Kahrabaa SC kept pace with Kuwait SC at the top of the standings with a 2-0 win over Al Ittihad Al Ahli. 

The Iraqi club, who drew their opener 0-0 with Kuwait SC, travel to meet Al Wehdat on Matchday Three while Kuwait SC play Al Ittihad Al Ahli. 

Group C
Monday
Al Zawraa SC (IRQ) v Nejmeh SC (LBN) 
Al Arabi SC (KUW) v Al Riffa (BHR) 

Al Arabi SC of Kuwait and Bahrain's Al Riffa will face off in a top-of-the-table clash with both looking to return to winning ways after settling for draws last time out.

Both had opened their campaigns with wins but failed to capitalise on home ground advantage on Matchday Two with Al Riffa being held 1-1 by Al Zawraa of Iraq while Al Arabi settled for a goalless stalemate with Lebanon's Nejmeh.

A win for either side will see them opening a three-point lead at the top with Al Zawraa and Nejmeh both on one point each. 

Group D
Tuesday
Mohan Bagan Super Giant FC (IND) v Bashundhara Kings (BAN)  
Odisha FC (IND) v Maziya Sports & Recreation (MDV) 

 

The Indian side’s 2-1 win over Maziya Sports & Recreation of the Maldives on Matchday Two took them to six points, three more than their defeated opponents and Bashundhara Kings.

Maziya, who opened their campaign with an impressive 3-1 win over Bashundhara, will aim to get back on track against an Odisha side still seeking to get points on the board. 

Group E
Thursday
FC Ravshan (TJK) v Fk Abdysh-Ata Kant (KGZ)
FC Merw (TKM) v Altyn Asyr FC (TKM)

With only the group winners to advance to the Inter-Zone semi-finals, FK Abdysh-Ata Kant will be happy with their early haul of four points.

A 1-1 draw with FC Merw on Matchday Two gave them a two-point lead at the top and the Kyrgyz Republic side will not be lacking confidence when they travel to face Tajikistan's FC Ravshan next. 

Ravshan will be under pressure to win after playing to a 1-1 draw with Turkmenistan's Altyn Asyr FC.

Merw and Altyn Asyr will also be desperate for a win in their clash to stay in the race for the knockout stage. 

Group F
Thursday
Phnom Penh Crown FC (CAM) v Macarthur FC 
Dynamic Herb Cebu FC (PHI) v Shan United FC (MYA)

Phnom Penh Crown FC of Cambodia and Australia's Macarthur FC are set for a blockbuster Matchday Three showdown after enjoying perfect starts to their campaigns.

Phnom Penh were too strong for Myanmar's Shan United in a 4-0 win on Matchday Two while Macarthur were even more impressive in their 8-2 defeat of Dynamic Herb Cebu FC of the Philippines.

A win for either side will be a tremendous advantage going into the reverse fixtures while Shan United and Cebu FC, who are both without a point, know victory is a must if they are to keep their hopes alive.

Group G
Thursday
Central Coast Mariners FC (AUS) v Bali United FC (IDN) 
Terengganu FC (MAS) v Stallion Laguna FC (PHI) 

Central Coast Mariners responded to their opening day defeat to Terengganu FC by going on a goal rush against Stallion Laguna FC, with the Australian side cruising to a 9-1 win.

The three points put Central Coast Mariners very much back in the race for a knockout stage spot, with leaders Bali United FC to visit on Thursday.

The Indonesian side were left to rue a missed opportunity after allowing Malaysia's Terengganu FC to take a share of the points and will aim to get back on the winning trail against the Mariners.

Terengganu will host Stallion Laguna, who have yet to register a point, knowing victory may well see them at the top of the standings at the end of Matchday Three.

Group H
Wednesday
Hai Phong FC (VIE) v Sabah FC (MAS) 
PSM Makassar (IDN) v Hougang United (SGP)

AFC Cup debutants Sabah FC will be on a mission to continue their dream start after a 5-0 win over Indonesia's PSM Makassar made it two victories out of two.

What made the triumph even more impressive was that it was achieved away and Sabah FC will travel to face Vietnam's Hai Phong FC with confidence.

Hai Phong were left disappointed after failing to hold onto their lead as they crashed 2-1 to Singapore's Hougang United on Matchday Two and will be determined to bounce back.

Hougang, meanwhile, will look for another three points when they face Makassar in Bali. 

Group I 
Thursday
Taichung Futuro FC (TPE) v Tainan City FC (TPE) 
Must CPK (MAC) v FC Ulaanbaatar (MNG)

Taichung Futuro FC will aim for a third consecutive win when they host fellow Chinese Taipei side Tainan City FC on Thursday. 

They were at their clinical best in the 2-0 win over Mongolia's FC Ulaanbaatar on Matchday Two which saw them open a three-point lead at the top after the Tainan City FC-Must CPK tie was postponed. 

 

Ulaanbaatar, who could have walked away with the points if not for wasteful finishing, will hope for a better outcome against Must CPK.