Shanghai Port vs FC Seoul Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | AFC Champions League Elite 2025-26

The Red Eagles emerged victorious when these sides last met.

Shanghai Port are all set to host FC Seoul for their round five league stage fixture of the 2025-26 AFC Champions League Elite. This is going to be an interesting contest, which will take place at the SAIC Motor Pudong Arena.

After their lacklustre start to the ongoing Asian Champions League campaign, the Red Eagles are in last spot in Group A. In their first four matches in the competition, they have lost three, while one of their games ended in a draw. Shanghai Port will be at home for their upcoming outing and must use it to their advantage for a win here.

On the other hand, FC Seoul are placed eighth on the ACL Elite table of Group A. They have not been able to perform at their best, and with their current form, they might slip down a spot. The Seoul Dragons have never secured a win against Shanghai Port in the past, making it a tough outing for them.

Kick-off:

• Location: Shanghai, China PR
• Stadium: SAIC Motor Pudong Arena
• Date: Tuesday, November 25
• Kick-off time: 03:30 p.m. IST/ 10:00 a.m. GMT/ 05:00 a.m. ET/ 02:00 a.m. PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In Use

Form:

Shanghai Port: W-L-D-D-L

FC Seoul: L-L-W-L-W

Players to Watch

Gabrielzinho (Shanghai Port)

Gabrielzinho will be looking to step up his game so that he can lead his side to their first win in the AFC Champions League Elite campaign this season. He has only been able to score a single goal in the competition, but he is still going to be one of the main men in the attacking front for the hosts.

Jesse Lingard (FC Seoul)

The 32-year-old will be looking to come up with a top performance here. Even though he has not been able to find the net for FC Seoul in the Asian Champions League this season, he remains an important asset for the team. He can control the midfield well and also plays a significant part in the final third.

Match Facts

• Shanghai Port have won two of their last three matches.
• FC Seoul have not won any of their last four games.
• The Seoul Dragons have never defeated the Red Eagles.

Shanghai Port vs FC Seoul: Betting Tips and Odds

• Shanghai Port to win @13/8 888sport
• Goals under 3.5 @8/15 Unibet
• Gabrielzinho to score

Injury and Team News

All of the selected players for both clubs are fit and ready to be in action.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 2

Shanghai Port won: 2

FC Seoul won: 0

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

Shanghai Port predicted lineup (5-3-2)

Junling (GK); Shenchao, Zhen, Guangtai, Yusup, Shuai; Melendo, Jussa, Vital; De Souza, Gabrielzinho

FC Seoul predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Kang (GK); Choi, Park, Al Arab, Jin Su; Lee, Hwang; Seung Won, Lingard, Olveira; Seong Hoon

Match Prediction

These clubs are desperate for a win here and are going to put up an intense show. Shanghai Port are likely to come out on top and defeat FC Seoul in their upcoming AFC Champions League clash.

Prediction: Shanghai Port 2-1 FC Seoul

Telecast Details

India: FanCode

Saudi Arabia: Thmanyah, beIN Sports

Japan: DAZN

China: iQIYI

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