2016 runners-up Bengaluru FC are among the teams in action this week as Central, South and East Zone clubs go to war..
AFC Cup 2017 Groups D, E and I have reached their midway point as standings begin to take shape. As such, let's take a look at what this week has in store for us:
GROUP D (Central Zone)

FC Alay (KGZ) v FC Istiqlol (TJK): Group D leaders FC Istiqlol have a gilt-edged opportunity to take control of Group D when they travel to Kyrgyz Republic's FC Alay who are currently bottom of the group with zero points.