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

The hosts emerged victorious in their only encounter against Kawasaki Frontale.

Shanghai Shenhua are all set to battle it out against Kawasaki Frontale in the AFC Champions League 2024-25 round of 16 first leg at home. The visitors are having a decent run in the ACL currently. In Group A, they finished on second place after winning five of their seven matches.

Shanghai Shenhua ended their group stage campaign of the AFC Champions League Elite in seventh place as they were able to win only three of their eight matches played. For the first leg, Shanghai Shenhua will be at home. They will be confident about facing Kawasaki Frontale as they have already defeated them once this season.

Kawasaki Frontale will be looking for a comeback against the Chinese club. The visitors will be looking for revenge, but it is not going to be an easy task for them. They had a poor attack rate and a loose defence, which led towards their defeat in the first place. Kawasaki Frontale will have to drop a better performance this time.

Kick-off:

• Location: Shanghai, China
• Stadium: Shanghai Stadium
• Date: Wednesday, March 5
• Kick-off Time: 17:30 IST/ 12:00 GMT/ 07:00 ET/ 04:00 PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

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

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

Players to Watch

Andre Luis (Shanghai Shenhua)

The Brazil forward converted a late spot-kick during the last Shanghai Shenhua vs Kawasaki Frontale contest and led his side to an easy win. Andre Luis is also the top scorer for the hosts in the ACL this season. He will look to come up with another special performance to lead his side.

Marcinho (Kawasaki Frontale)

Marcinho is the top goal-scorer for the Japanese side in the ACL this season. He also went on to score an important goal after coming in as a substitute to lead his side to a win. With a start here, Marcinho can create problems for the hosts and lead his side to gain an advantage.

Match Facts

• Shanghai Shenhua have failed to maintain a clean sheet in their last 10 matches across all competitions.
• They have only won one of their last five ACL matches.
• Kawasaki Frontale are on a four-match winning streak in the AFC Champions League Elite.

Shanghai Shenhua vs Kawasaki Frontale: Betting Tips and Odds

• Match to end in a draw @11/4 Spreadex
• Goals under 2.5 @6/5 Skybet
• Andre Luis to score

Injury and Team News

All of the squad members for both Shanghai Shenhua and Kawasaki Frontale are fit and ready to be in action.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 1

Shanghai Shenhua won: 1

Kawasaki Frontale won: 0

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

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

Bao (GK); Manafa, Shenglong, Chenjie, Chan; Tianyi, Amadou, Wu Xi; Yang; Andre Luis, Saulo

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

Ando (GK); Van Wermeskerken, Haydar, Kurumaya, Tanabe; Kawahara, Tachibanada; Ienaga, Yamauchi, Marcinho; Erison

Match Prediction

This time around the result could be different for this encounter. The contest is likely to end in a draw.

Prediction: Shanghai Shenhua 1-1 Kawasaki Frontale

Telecast Details

India: Fancode, Sports 18

UK: Triller TV

Egypt: Bein sports

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