Kawasaki Frontale vs Shanghai Shenhua Prediction, lineups, betting tips and odds

The visitors will be coming in with a one-goal lead.

Kawasaki Frontale are all set to take on Shanghai Shenhua in the second leg of the AFC Champions League 2024-25 round of 16 at home. They were unable to score any goals in the first leg because of their poor attacking rate. Shanghai Shenhua took a lead after Kota Takai of Kawasaki scored an own goal.

The hosts will be under pressure as they are down by a goal. They will have to work hard and will have to come up with a better attacking rate so that they might have a chance by scoring a goal or two. They defended decently but Kawasaki Frontale will have to do better here.

The visitors will be happy coming into the second leg. As they have a one-goal advantage, Shanghai Shenhua will be looking to score more goals here. The visiting team should not let their defence loose as the hosts will be looking to get through here.

Kick-off:

• Location: Kawasaki, Japan
• Stadium: Uvance Todoroki Stadium by Fujitsu
• Date: Wednesday, March 12
• Kick-off Time: 15:30 IST/ 10:00 GMT/ 05:00 ET/ 02:00 PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Kawasaki Frontale: W-D-W-L-L

Shanghai Shenhua: L-W-W-D-W

Players to Watch

Marcinho (Kawasaki Frontale)

The Brazilian forward will be one of the main men in the attacking front for the hosts. Marcinho will have to drop a good performance if he wants to help his team get through. He has scored a total of three goals in seven AFC Champions League Elite matches this season.

Andre Luis (Shanghai Shenhua)

Andre Luis is the top goal-getter for Shanghai Shenhua in the ACL this season. In eight matches, Luis has scored four goals. In the last five matches for his side, the Brazilian forward has scored three goals across all competitions. He is going to play a vital role upfront.

Match Facts

• Shanghai Shenhua have emerged victorious in both of their matches against Kawasaki Frontale.
• Kawasaki Frontale are yet to score a goal against Shanghai Shenhua.
• Shanghai Shenhua are undefeated in their last four matches in all competitions.

Kawasaki Frontale vs Shanghai Shenhua: Betting Tips and Odds

• Shanghai Shenhua to win
• Goals under 3.5
• Andre Luis to score

Injury and Team News

All of the squad members for both sides are fit and ready to be in action for the upcoming AFC Champions League Elite battle.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 2

Kawasaki Frontale won: 0

Shanghai Shenhua won: 2

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

Kawasaki Frontale predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Yamaguchi (GK); Van Wermeskerken, Takai, Maruyama, Miura; Kawahara, Yamamoto; Ito, Wakisaka, Marcinho; Yamada

Shanghai Shenhua predicted lineup (4-3-2-1)

Bao (GK); Manafa, Shenglong, Aidi, Chan; Wu Xi, Amadou, Li Ke; Haoyang, Teixeira; Liu

Match Prediction

If the past couple of confrontations between the two sides are considered, Shanghai Shenhua are likely to end up as the better side against Kawasaki Frontale in the ACL round of 16 second leg.

Prediction: Kawasaki Frontale 1-2 Shanghai Shenhua

Telecast Details

India: Fancode

UK: Triller TV

Egypt: Bein sports

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