Shanghai Port vs Yokohama F. Marinos Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The hosts are winless in their last two AFC Champions League games.

Shanghai Port are ready to host Yokohama F. Marinos on matchday eight of the AFC Champions League Elite 2024-25. The hosts are at the ninth spot in the Group A table. They have been able to win a couple of wins in seven matches. Shanghai Port are in desperate need of a win here. Yokohama F. Marinos are at the top after five games in the same amount of outings.

Shanghai Port will be at home but their confidence will be on the lower side. They were dominated by Vissel Kobe in their last match. Shanghai Port came up with a poor display all over the field. They only went on to hit only three shots and none of them was on target. They conceded a goal early and then went on the concede three more in the second half.

Yokohama F. Marinos are in good form as they are at the top of Group A and will be looking to maintain the top spot here. A win for them here will help them stay at the top. Yokohama are coming in after securing a win over Shanghai Shenhua. It was a close match but their only goal made the difference.

Kick-off:

• Location: Shanghai, China
• Stadium: Pudong Football Stadium
• Date: Wednesday, February 19
• Kick-Off Time: 17:30 IST/ 12:00 GMT/ 07:00 ET/ 04:00 PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

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

Yokohama F. Marinos: W-W-W-W-D

Players to Watch

Gustavo (Shanghai Port)

After the departure of Matias Vargas, Gustavo remains the main man up in the attacking front of the Shanghai Port. He has only bagged a single goal in the seven ACL matches. A step up in his game will help his side secure a goal or two. It is going to be a difficult encounter for the hosts.

Anderson Lopes (Yokohama F. Marinos)

The Brazilian forward is the top scorer for Yokohama F. Marinos in the AFC Champions League this season. He has scored six goals in six matches for the Japanese side. Anderson Lopes also was the sole goal scorer for his side in their last fixture. Lopes will be leading the attack from the front and will be a big threat to the opponent’s defence.

Match Facts

• Shanghai Port are coming in after facing a 0-4 defeat in their last ACL match.
• Yokohama F. Marinos are undefeated in their last five AFC Champions League games.
• This will be the third meeting between Shanghai Port and Yokohama F. Marinos across all competitions.

Shanghai Port vs Yokohama F. Marinos: Betting Tips and Odds

• Yokohama F. Marinos to win
• Goals under 3.5
• Anderson Lopes to score

Injury and Team News

The hosts Shanghai Port will be without Lei Wu because of his injury.

Yokohama F. Marinos will not have Thomas Deng and Reno Noguchi by their side as they are injured.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 2

Shanghai Port won: 1

Yokohama F. Marinos won: 1

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

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

Yan (GK); Ming, Zhang, Li Ang, Li Shuai; Xu Xin, Jussa; Feng, Vital, Gabrielzinho; Gustavo

Yokohama F. Marinos (3-4-2-1)

Park Il-Gyu (GK); Matsubara, Quinones Botina, Watanabe; Inoue, Kida, Aziangbe, Nagato; Yan, Uenaka; Lopes

Match Prediction

The visitors Yokohama F. Marinos might secure a win over Shanghai Port here in the upcoming AFC Champions League encounter.

Prediction: Shanghai Port 1-2 Yokohama F. Marinos

Telecast Details

India – Fancode

UK – TBD

USA – Paramount+

Nigeria – beIN SPORTS CONNECT

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