Johor Darul Ta'zim FC are set for their first home game of the AFC Champions League 2025/26 League Stage, welcoming Japanese side FC Machida Zelvia to the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium. The Southern Tigers will be looking to make a statement on home soil, backed by their passionate supporters, as they continue their journey in Asia’s biggest club competition.

Machida Zelvia, making their mark in continental football, arrive with the technical quality and discipline synonymous with Japanese sides. It promises to be a thrilling encounter as JDT aim to defend their fortress and kick off their home campaign with a crucial victory.