AFC Champions League Elite - Preview: Johor Darul Ta’zim (MAS) v Shanghai Shenhua FC (CHN)

Iskandar Puteri: Johor Darul Ta'zim will be confident of defeating Shanghai Shenhua for the second time in as many seasons when the sides clash in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 on Wednesday.

Johor Darul Ta'zim won last season's encounter 3-0 and with their fans cheering them on at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium, the Malaysian side will be hard to stop.

Determined to enjoy a prolonged stay on the continental stage, Johor Darul Ta'zim got their season up and running on Matchday Three, defeating Chengdu Rongcheng FC for their first win of campaign.

The victory was a morale booster as Johor Darul Ta'zim had only managed one point from their earlier two ties and will want to maximise home ground advantage as they seek to move up the standings.

Tied on four points with Johor Darul Ta'zim, Shanghai Shenhua know they have to produce their best if they are to walk away with victory.

Their tract record, however, stands against them as the China PR side are without a win in their last 19 away matches in the AFC Champions League (D7 L12), with their last victory coming in May 2006.

Alarmingly, they have lost each of their last four away games, scoring just once in that period.

Johor Darul Ta’zim (MAS) v Shanghai Shenhua FC (CHN)
Venue: Sultan Ibrahim Stadium (Iskandar Puteri)
Kick-off: Wednesday,20:15 (UTC+8)

Preview: Johor Darul Ta’zim (MAS) v Shanghai Shenhua FC (CHN)

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