Chengdu's goalless draw with FC Seoul moved them to four points and they are - despite their position in the standings - still within reach of the Round of 16 spots.

They will head into the tie having confirmed a third-place finish in the 2025 Chinese Super League and will count on home ground advantage to defeat Sanfrecce, in what will be the first encounter between the sides.

Sanfrecce's 1-0 defeat to Ulsan HD on Matchday Four meant they lost ground on pacesetters Vissel Kobe and they will be desperate to get back on the winning trail as the race for Round of 16 spots gathers pace.

Defeat on Tuesday - should results elsewhere go against them - will see the Japanese side sliding down the standings and the odds are stacked against them, having won just two of their 11 meetings with teams from China PR in the competition (D4 L5).

Chengdu Rongcheng FC (CHN) v Sanfrecce Hiroshima (JPN)
Venue: Phoenix Hill Sports Park Football Stadium (Chengdu)
Kick-off: Tuesday, 20:15 (UTC+8)