ACL 2024-25: Shanghai Port vs Yokohama F. Marinos Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

Both sides have met once in the AFC Champions League.

Shanghai Port are all set to host Yokohama F. Marinos in the AFC Champions League 2024-25 round of 16 first leg. The hosts barely made it to the final 16 of the tournament as they finished in eighth place in the Group A table. Yokohama FM finished their group stage campaign as the table toppers.

Shanghai Port won two matches after playing eight games in the group stage. For the round of 16 first-leg tie, they will be at home and this will be an advantage for them. They will be looking to give a tough fight to the visitors.

Yokohama F. Marinos won six games which helped them earn 18 points. They are coming in as a strong side. Although they don’t have the best record against Shanghai Port, they still have a couple of wins to their name against them.

Kick-off:

• Location: Shanghai, China PR
• Stadium: SAIC Motor Pudong Arena
• Date: Tuesday, March 4
• Kick-off Time: 17:30 IST/ 12:00 GMT/ 07:00 ET/ 04:00 PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

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

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

Players to Watch

Gustavo (Shanghai Port)

After the departure of Matias Vargas and Oscar from the team, Gustavo has a lot of pressure on his shoulders. The 30-year-old will have to step up and come up with some interesting moves in the attacking front to score some goals. He has scored two goals in the last five games for Shanghai Port in all competitions.

In the 3-1 win over Henan FC, Gustavo came off the bench at 79th min and made his debut for Shanghai Port. The 30-year-old Brazilian striker joined SH Port from Jeonbuk as a free agent. But he was absent in the first two rounds in #ChineseSuperLeague due to injury.#CSL #CSL2024 pic.twitter.com/DFWF216tmG

— HOTPOT FOOTBALL (@HotpotFootball) March 30, 2024

Anderson Lopes (Yokohama F. Marinos)

The Brazilian forward is the top goal scorer for Yokohama F. Marinos in the AFC Champions League this season. Anderson Lopes is going to play a vital role for his side as he is one of the main men in the attacking front. Yokohama do have a better chance of getting to the win and Anderson might make it easier for them.

Match Facts

• None of the contests between Shanghai Port and Yokohama F. Marinos have ended in a draw.
• Shanghai Port are yet to win a match against Yokohama FM in the AFC Champions League Elite.
• Yokohama FM were the top goal-scoring team in the Group A of the ACL this season.

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

• Match to end in a draw
• Goals over 3.5
• Anderson Lopes to score

Injury and Team News

All of the players from both teams are fit and ready to be in action.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 3

Shanghai Port won: 1

Yokohama F. Marinos won: 2

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

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

Yan (GK); Wang, Browning, Li Ang, Li Shuai; Xu Xin, Jussa; Feng, Leonardo, Vital; Gustavo

Yokohama F. Marinos predicted lineup (4-4-1-1)

Park II-Gyu (GK); Miyaichi, Botina, Walsh, Suzuki; Yan, Aziangbe, Yamane, Uenaka; Amano; Lopes

Match Prediction

Even though Yokohama FM emerged as the winners in their last encounter against Shanghai Port, both sides might end their ACL round of 16 first leg against one another in a draw.

Prediction: Shanghai Port 2-2 Yokohama F. Marinos

Telecast Details

India: Fancode, Sports 18

UK: Triller TV

Egypt – Bein sports

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