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Shanghai Port will entertain Gwangju at SAIC Motor Pudong Arena in the AFC Champions League Elite on Tuesday. Both teams are fighting to keep their place in the round of 16 qualification zone.
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After losing to Japanese side Kawasaki Frontale 3-1 on matchday four, Shanghai Port got back on their feet on matchday five, hammering Ulsan HD 3-1. That away win raised their total to seven points, which leaves them in eighth spot, in the qualification zone. A win on Tuesday could take them even further.
The Red Eagles crashed out in the playoff round in their previous two appearances – 2020, 2023-24. Their best record in the competition remains a semi-final spot in the 2017 edition. Shanghai Port will enter Tuesday’s clash on the back two impressive away victories - 3-1, 3-1.
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Gwangju managed to halt their five-game winless streak a few days ago when they defeated Shanghai Shenhua 1-0 at home. However, they have been competitive in the continental competition, winning four times and losing once, which leaves them second in the East Region with 12 points. They are behind the top spot by just one point.
The visitors finished third in the Korean top flight - K League 1 – in 2023 to qualify for the ongoing AFC Champions League Elite. However, in the just concluded 2024 K League 1 season, they dropped to the ninth spot and failed to earn a continental spot. Gwangju have lost thrice in their last five trips, but this game appears to be crucial.
Shanghai Port vs Gwangju Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Shanghai Port have won seven times in their last 10 matches in all competitions.
- Shanghai Port have lost once in their last 20 matches at home in all competitions.
- Shanghai Port have won four times and drawn once in their last five matches at home.
- Gwangju have won once, drawn once and lost thrice in their last five matches on the road.
- Shanghai Port have won four times and lost once in their last five matches while Gwangju have won once, drawn thrice and lost once. Form Guide: Shanghai Port – W-W-L-W-W, Gwangju – W-D-D-L-D.
Shanghai Port vs Gwangju Prediction
Shanghai Port are on a must-win mission. They will drop out of the qualification zone if they fail to claim points in this crunch meeting.
Gwangju will not want to forfeit their second spot in the standings. A win could put them over the top on 15 points.
Gwangju are the favorites based on form and momentum.
Prediction: Shanghai Port 1-2 Gwangju
Shanghai Port vs Gwangju Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – Gwangju to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: Gwangju to score first – Yes
Tip 4: Shanghai Port to score - Yes
