AFC Champions League Elite 2024/25

Qatar's Al Sadd are well poised to advance to the knockout stage and will relish the chance of testing themselves against Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal, who have a perfect 12 points heading into the tie.

UAE's Al Wasl are fifth on seven points, four ahead of Qatar's Al Gharafa SC, while Iraq's Al Shorta desperately need to add to the two points they have on the board.

China PR's Shandong Taishan are on four points at the midway stage with Malaysia's Johor Darul Ta'zim three ahead.

Having enjoyed a good start, Buriram suffered a 5-0 defeat to Yokohama F. Marinos on Matchday Four, with the result seeing them drop to sixth in the standings on seven points.

The two-time AFC Champions League™ winners are still seeking their first point and goal on this season's continental stage and another defeat will all but end their hopes of advancing to the next round.

Japan's Vissel lead the East Zone standings with 10 points while Australia's Mariners' only have a draw to show for so far after four matches.

Both sides are in desperate need of a win with Qatar's Al Rayyan having accumulated three points from four matches while Islamic Republic of Iran's Persepolis are one behind.

Qatar's Al Gharafa will head into the tie sixth in the West Zone standings with Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr third.

Islamic Republic of Iran's Esteghlal are in eighth place in the standings with three points while Uzbekistan's Pakhtakor - on two points - are 10th with the top eight teams to advance to the knockout stage from the West Zone.

Jardim replaced Hernan Crespo as head coach after Al Ain were beaten 5-1 by Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr Club on Matchday Four of the continental tournament, with the Portuguese having previously steered Al Hilal SFC to the AFC Champions League™ 2021 title.

Available on the-AFC.com and the AFC LIVE app, participants can win points for every correct prediction of the match outcome during the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25. Bonus points can also be earned by correctly predicting the first team to score and the total goals scored in each fixture.

Furthermore, it allows participants a chance to collect another 50 points during the League Stage and the Round of 16 through the referral program, allowing players to invite friends, family and colleagues to the game.