Tajikistan return to home soil to face Maldives at 3:00 PM today in what could be a turning point in their Asian Cup – Qualification – 3rd Round – Group A campaign.

Tajikistan are under pressure to rediscover form after a difficult run. Maldives will be hoping to turn things around after a tough stretch.

Historically, Tajikistan hold the edge with 1 wins to Maldives's 0 in 1 meetings. Their most recent meeting saw Tajikistan edged it 0-2.

This one promises fireworks — expect full intensity from both sides as the season enters a crucial stretch.