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Oman’s Al Nahda, Al Riffa of Bahrain, Kyrgyz Republic’s FK Abdysh-Ata Kant and Sabah FC of Malaysia, however, have already confirmed their spots in the knockout stage draw scheduled for December 28.
There are still numerous places up for grabs so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at what lies in store for us on Matchday Six.
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Group A
Tuesday
Al Ahed FC (LBN) v Al Futuwa SC (SYR)
Tuesday
Al Ahed FC (LBN) v Al Futuwa SC (SYR)
With Oman’s Al Nahda having confirmed their position as the Group A winners following the withdrawal of Palestine’s Jabal Al Mubaker, 2019 AFC Cup winners Al Ahed and Syria's Al Futuwa will face-off to decide the runners-up spot.
Both are on three points and a win will not guarantee a spot in the West Zonal semi-finals as only the best runners-up from the three West groups will advance, but Al Ahed and Al Futuwa will be determined to give it their best.
Group B
Monday
Al Wehdat SC (JOR) v Kuwait SC (KUW)
Al Kahrabaa Club (IRQ) v Al Ittihad Al Ahli Aleppo SC (SYR)
Monday
Al Wehdat SC (JOR) v Kuwait SC (KUW)
Al Kahrabaa Club (IRQ) v Al Ittihad Al Ahli Aleppo SC (SYR)
A win for Al Kahrabaa Club against Syria’s Al Ittihad Al Ahli Aleppo SC will confirm the Iraq side as the Group B winners.
The Matchday Five 1-0 win over Kuwait SC placed Al Kahrabaa in pole position as they will be determined to not slip up against Al Ittihad Al Ahli who only have two points on the board.
The Al Wehdat SC-Kuwait SC tie, meanwhile, is set to be a thriller.
Jordan’s Al Wehdat still have a chance to finish top if they win and Al Kahrabaa lose while Kuwait SC need the points to boost their hopes of advancing as the best runners-up.
Group C
Tuesday
Nejmeh SC (LBN) v Al Arabi (KUW)
Al Zawraa SC (IRQ) v Al Riffa (BHR)
Tuesday
Nejmeh SC (LBN) v Al Arabi (KUW)
Al Zawraa SC (IRQ) v Al Riffa (BHR)
Al Riffa can start planning for the West Zonal semi-finals after confirming their spot with a 6-1 defeat of Lebanon's Nejmeh SC on Matchday Five.
The victory gave the Bahrain side an unassailable 13 points after Al Arabi of Kuwait and Iraq's Al Zawraa played to a 1-1 draw.
Al Zawraa, on eight points, will have to defeat Al Riffa on Tuesday to stand a chance of advancing while Al Arabi - on five points - look unlikely to do so even if they beat Nejmeh.
Group D
Monday
Maziya Sports & Recreation (MDV) v Mohun Bagan Super Giant (IND)
Odisha FC (IND) v Bashundhara Kings (BAN)
Monday
Maziya Sports & Recreation (MDV) v Mohun Bagan Super Giant (IND)
Odisha FC (IND) v Bashundhara Kings (BAN)
Odisha FC will aim to maximise home ground advantage when they face Bashundhara Kings, with a place in the Inter-Zone semi-finals at stake.
Bangladesh’s Bashundhara Kings - on 10 points - are one ahead of Odisha but the Indian side will fancy their chances of a victory after an impressive 5-2 defeat of Mohun Bagan Super Giant on Matchday Five.
Group E
Thursday
FC Ravshan (TJK) v Altyn Asyr FC (TKM)
FK Abdysh-Ata Kant (KGZ) v FC Merw
Thursday
FC Ravshan (TJK) v Altyn Asyr FC (TKM)
FK Abdysh-Ata Kant (KGZ) v FC Merw
FK Abdysh-Ata Kant will be aiming for a winning finish after confirming the Group E top spot with an exciting 4-2 win over Altyn Asyr on Matchday Five.
Down 2-0 against 2018 AFC runners-up Altyn Asyr, the Kyrgyz Republic side roared in the second half with four goals to take the only Inter-Zone semi-final spot available in the group.
They close out their group campaign against FC Merw of Turkmenistan while Altyn Asyr face FC Ravshan.
Group F
Thursday
Shan United (MYA) v Phnom Penh Crown FC (CAM)
Dynamic Herb Cebu FC (PHI) v Macarthur FC (AUS)
Thursday
Shan United (MYA) v Phnom Penh Crown FC (CAM)
Dynamic Herb Cebu FC (PHI) v Macarthur FC (AUS)
Macarthur FC and Phnom Penh Crown FC will be targeting wins, with both teams well placed to advance to the ASEAN Zonal semi-finals.
Tied on 12 points, Macarthur lead with a superior goal difference and head-to-head but Phnom Penh only need a draw against Shan United FC of Myanmar to book their spot as the best-placed runners-up from the ASEAN Zone.
Group G
Wednesday
Stallion Laguna FC (PHI) v Central Coast Mariners FC (AUS)
Terengganu FC (MAS) v Bali United FC (IDN)
Wednesday
Stallion Laguna FC (PHI) v Central Coast Mariners FC (AUS)
Terengganu FC (MAS) v Bali United FC (IDN)
Central Coast Mariners will be determined to not slip up against Stallion Laguna FC as the Australian side look to confirm the Group G top spot.
They hold a one-point lead over Malaysia's Terengganu FC, with the two sides having drawn 1-1 on Matchday Five.
Terengganu FC must defeat Indonesia’s Bali United FC and hope Central Coast Mariners slip up against Stallion Laguna.
Group H
Thursday
Sabah FC (MAS) v PSM Makassar (IDN)
Hai Phong FC (VIE) v Hougang United (SGP)
Thursday
Sabah FC (MAS) v PSM Makassar (IDN)
Hai Phong FC (VIE) v Hougang United (SGP)
Sabah FC will play with no pressure after their Matchday Five 4-1 win over Singapore's Hougang United confirmed them as the Group H winners.
The victory took Sabah to an unassailable 12 points and they will look to close out their group stage campaign with a win against Indonesia's PSM Makassar.
Vietnam's Hai Phong FC host Hougang but have no chance of advancing to the ASEAN Zonal semi-finals after their 1-1 draw with Makassar on Matchday Five.
Group I
Sunday
Tainan City FC (TPE) v Must CPK (MAC)
Thursday
Taichung Futuro FC (TPE) v FC Ulaanbaatar (MNG)
Must CPK (MAC) v Tainan City FC (TPE)
Sunday
Tainan City FC (TPE) v Must CPK (MAC)
Thursday
Taichung Futuro FC (TPE) v FC Ulaanbaatar (MNG)
Must CPK (MAC) v Tainan City FC (TPE)
Tainan City FC will look to keep the pressure on Chinese Taipei rivals Taichung Futuro when they meet MUST CPK of Macau in a rescheduled match on Sunday.
Victory will take Tainan City to nine points, with the Chinese Taipei club playing MUST CPK again on Thursday.
Taichung Futuro are in pole position to take the sole spot available to the Inter-Zone semi-finals, only needing a draw against FC Ulaanbaatar in their final match.
The Mongolian side, however, are still in the race as victory will take them level with Taichung Futuro on 12 points.
