Neftchi Fergana vs Al Ittihad: preview, line-ups and kick-off time

Neftchi Fergana host Al Ittihad at Istiqlol Stadium on Monday 26 October 2026, kick-off 13:45 UTC, in the AFC Champions League Elite (round 3). Neftchi Fergana have had 13 days of rest since playing Al Nassr (AFC Champions League Elite); Al Ittihad have had 2 after facing Al Diriyah and travel about 3,641 km. Neftchi Fergana have no reported absences; Al Ittihad are missing 3 (Hassan Kadish, Hamed Al Ghamdi, Ahmed Sharahili). The forecast at kick-off is 15°C, dry.