Ulsan Hyundai vs Shandong Taishan Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The hosts have won only one of their last five ACL matches.

Ulsan Hyundai are all set to take on Shandong Taishan on matchday 8 of the AFC Champions League Elite 2024-25 season. The hosts are in the 11th place having only won a single game in their seven ACL matches so far. The visitors are in the seventh spot after winning three matches in the same amount of encounters.

Ulsan Hyundai will be at home which does give them an advantage of the home soil. But they fell prey to Buriram United in their previous AFC Champions League game. They are already out for the race to get to the next round. The South Korean side will be playing for pride and will be looking to end their ACL campaign for this season on a positive note.

Shandong might lose their chance to get to the next round of their lose their match against Ulsan here. Other teams are also going to play their matches in Group A and if they want to ensure a place in the next round they should focus on winning here. Shandong Taishan secured an easy win in their last ACL encounter which will keep their confidence up.

Kick-off:

• Location: Ulsan, Korea Republic
• Stadium: Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium
• Date: Wednesday, February 19
• Kick-Off Time: 15:30 IST/ 10:00 GMT/ 05:00 ET/ 02:00 PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Ulsan Hyundai: W-D-W-L-L

Shandong Taishan: L-L-W-L-W

Players to Watch

Yago Cariello (Ulsan Hyundai)

Although the Brazilian forward has only been able to score a single goal in his six matches played for Ulsan, he will still be the main player in the attacking front. Yago Cariello will need his team’s support to step up in the attacking front and save the pride of his club by winning another game.

Valeri Qazaishvili (Shandong Taishan)

The 32-year-old forward will be in action once again. He will be leading Shandong Taishan’s attack from the front. Valeri Qazaishvili has scored three goals in the seven AFC Champions League games so far. And to ensure his team’s spot into the next round he will have to show a good display up front for his side.

Match Facts

• Ulsan will be coming in after a 1-2 defeat in their last AFC Champions League game.
• Shandong Taishan won their last ACL fixture by a scoreline of 3-1.
• This will be only the second meeting between Shandong Taishan and Ulsan Hyundai across all competitions.

Ulsan Hyundai vs Shandong Taishan: Betting Tips and Odds

• Shandong Taishan to win
• Goals under 3.5
• Valeri Qazaishvili to score

Injury and Team News

Won-sang Um, Hyeon-woo Jo and Seok-hyeon Choi will not be in action for Ulsan because of the injuries.

Shandong Taishan will be ready with all of their players for their upcoming ACL clash.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 1

Ulsan Hyundai won: 1

Shandong Taishan won: 0

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

Ulsan Hyundai predicted lineup (3-4-3)

Moon (GK); Yoon, Myung-Guan Seo, Kim Young-gwon, Kang; Lee Jin-hyun, Kim Min-hyeok, Hui-Gyun Lee; Lee Chung-yong, Heo, Cariello

Shandong Taishan predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Wang (GK); Gao, Gazal, Shi Ke, Liu Yang; Qazaishvili, Huang, Peng, Xie Wenneng; Zeca, Crysan

Match Prediction

Shandong Taishan are likely to win their ACL clash against Ulsan Hyundai.

Prediction: Ulsan Hyundai 1-2 Shandong Taishan

Telecast Details

India – Fancode

UK – TBD

USA – Paramount+

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