East Bengal host Al-Seeb at Salt Lake Stadium in AFC Champions League Two group match on Nov 3, 2026
East Bengal will host Al-Seeb at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Tuesday, 3 November 2026 in an AFC Champions League Two group-stage match. Both sides enter the fixture still searching for their first win in the competition.
East Bengal have shown resilience in their campaign so far, recording only one defeat alongside two draws across the early group-stage matches. The club’s goalless draw with Al-Seeb previously produced East Bengal’s first-ever clean sheet in an AFC Champions League Two game. Coach Antonio Habas has called for greater ruthlessness as his side attempt to convert chances into victories.
Tactically, East Bengal must win more duels and remain compact at the back while improving their creativity in the final third to finish scoring opportunities. The team’s ability to be innovative in attack and clinical in front of goal is framed as a priority ahead of this match. A victory would significantly strengthen their prospects of finishing in the top two of the group; another dropped result would harm their knockout hopes.
Al-Seeb arrive having underperformed in the group stage, with only one point from three matches and zero goals scored. The Oman side are described as needing defensive solidity similar to their previous game in order to frustrate East Bengal on their home ground. Improving delivery into danger areas and finishing in the final third are highlighted as urgent requirements for Al-Seeb to change their fortunes.
Naorem Mahesh Singh and Mohamed Rakip are listed as the major injury absentees for East Bengal. The report states Al-Seeb should have the same squad that was available in their previous clash against the Indian side. Confirmed lineups for both teams are provided below.
East Bengal: Prabhsukhan Gill (GK), Hardik Bhatt, Diego Zivulic, Anwar Ali, Jay Gupta, Jeakson Singh, Mohammed Rashid, Udanta Singh, Edmund Lalrindika, Dani Ramirez, Ake Loba.
Al-Seeb: Muatsim Al Wahaibi (GK), Hassan Al Ajmi, Majid Al Saadi, Mohammed Al Musalami, Ali Al Busaidi, Mulham Al Sinaidi, Fahad Khamis, Zahir Al Aghbari, Abdul Al Maqbali, Abdul Al Balushi, Axel Meye. Ake Loba played for Mexican side CF Monterrey in his career, even scoring in the CONCACAF Champions Cup in 2021.
The match kicks off at 7:15 PM IST on Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at Salt Lake Stadium (Kolkata) and will be available to watch on Fancode. For further updates the report advises following Khel Now on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and via the Khel Now Android and iOS apps, plus its WhatsApp and Telegram communities.