SHANGHAI (Interstat) — Shanghai Shenhua FC will host Seoul in a pivotal AFC Champions League match on Wednesday, with both sides seeking a crucial victory to improve their standing in the group stage.

The visiting side from Seoul (1-0-1) enters the contest with momentum, coming off a decisive 3-0 victory over Buriram Utd on Sept. 30. Forwards Park Sooil and Cheon Seonghoon, along with midfielder Hwang Doyun, were key contributors in that win. Their form contrasts with Shanghai Shenhua (0-1-2), which is still searching for its first win in the competition following a 1-1 draw with Ulsan on Oct. 1. Midfielder João Teixeira and defender Jiang Shenglong have been bright spots for the Chinese club.

Current form heavily favors the Korean club. Across all competitions, Seoul is undefeated with a record of 1-0-1, while Shanghai Shenhua has yet to secure a win, sitting at 0-1-2.

The Interstat game simulator projects a 1-1 draw for the match at Shanghai Hongkou Football Stadium. A win for either team would provide a significant boost in a tightly contested group.