Gwangju FC vs Shanghai Shenhua Lineups, prediction, betting tips & odds

Gwangju FC will look to bounce back after defeat against Vissel Kobe

Matchday five of the AFC Champions League Elite will feature Gwangju FC hosting the Chinese side Shanghai Shenhua. Both teams are in the qualification zone of Group A, and only two points separate them. Gwangju FC have accumulated nine points from their opening four games, with three wins and one loss. They are sitting in the second spot and are just one point behind the leader, Vissel Kobe. The South Korean side have been very clinical in front of goal, scoring 11 goals in the competition already.

Shanghai Shenhua on the other hand finds themselves on the fifth spot with five points. They have two wins, one draw, and one loss from their opening four matches. They can overtake Gwangju FC on the points table with a win over them in this exciting clash. However, the club is going through some defensive struggles in the ongoing AFC Champions League Elite competition. They have conceded six goals in just four games and need to improve defensively if they want to contain the lethal attack of Gwangju FC.

KickOff:

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 3:30 PM IST

Venue: Gwangju World Cup Stadium

Form:

Gwangju FC (in all competitions): D-D-L-D-L

Shanghai Shenhua (in all competitions): D-W-D-W-W

Players to watch out for:

Ho-Yeon Jung (Gwangju FC)

The South Korean international is one of the most technically gifted players in the entire squad of Gwangju FC. He is very versatile and contributes both defensively and offensively for his team from the midfield. He is excellent at pressing high up the field and retrieving the ball for his team. His long balls are very threatening for any opposition and Shanghai Shenhua needs to be very aware of that.

Cephas Malele (Shanghai Shenhua)

The 30-year-old forward has been very consistent throughout the season. He has already scored two goals in three appearances for his club in the AFC Champions League Elite. The Swiss international is a specialist in finding space in the opposition penalty area with his clever movement and positioning.

Match Facts:

• This will be the first encounter between these two teams.
• Gwangju FC played a 1-1 draw against Jeonbuk in their last match.
• Shanghai Shenhua played a 2-2 draw against Central Coast Mariners in their last game.

Gwangju FC vs Shanghai Shenhua: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1 – Gwangju FC to win – 1.67 by Stake
• Tip 2 – Both teams to score – 1.95 by 1XBET
• Tip 3 – Expected Goals – 3 – 1.67 by Dafabet

Injury and Team news:

Hyeon-seok Doo will be the only absentee for the home side.

Shanghai Shenhua on the other hand have their full squad available for selection.

Head to Head:

This will be the first encounter between these two teams.

Predicted Lineup:

Gwangju FC (4-4-2)

Kim(GK); Kim, Ahn, Byeon, Doo; Ahn, Park, Moon, Jung; Jeong, Lee

Shanghai Shenhua (4-3-1-2)

Bao(GK); Manafa, Jiang, Zhu, Chan; Haoyang, Wang, Gao; Teixeira; Luis, Malele

Match Prediction:

Considering the home advantage and the individual talent they possess, Gwangju FC should be coming out of this clash as winners. Shanghai Shenhua are in great form as well but we predict a narrow win for Gwangju FC.

Match Prediction: Gwangju FC 2-1 Shanghai Shenhua

Telecast details for Gwangju FC vs Shanghai Shenhua:

India: FanCode

UK: Triller TV

USA: Paramount+

Nigeria: beIN SPORTS Connect

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