The big picture

Al Ittihad are 1–2–1 in AFC Champions League Elite 2026-27, averaging 1.3 goals for and 2 against.

Pakhtakor are 0–2–2 in AFC Champions League Elite 2026-27, averaging 1 goals for and 2.3 against.

Form

Al Ittihad have won one of their last five and most recently lost to Al Ain 1–4.

Pakhtakor have won zero of their last five and most recently lost to Al Nassr 2–6.

Head to head

We have no previous meeting between these two on record, so this one is a genuine first look.

Players to watch

For Al Ittihad, watch Georginio Wijnaldum (0.3 goals a game in 2026-27) and Marwan Al-Sahafi (0.3 goals a game, 1 assist in 2026-27).

For Pakhtakor, watch Flamarion Jovino Filho (0.5 goals a game in 2026-27) and Dostonbek Khamdamov (0.5 goals a game in 2026-27).

At King Abdullah Sports City

Al Ittihad have won 4 of their last 7 at King Abdullah Sports City.

What the numbers say

On form, Al Ittihad have the edge.