Shandong kicked off their campaign with a 3-1 defeat of Australia's Central Coast Mariners but the China PR side were dealt a 2-1 defeat by Japan's Vissel Kobe two weeks ago.

The defeat left them needing victory on Monday but they will head into the tie on the back of having lost all four meetings with Marinos last season - in the group stage and quarter-finals.

Marinos went all the way to last season's final before being denied the title by UAE's Al Ain FC and started this campaign with an astonishing 7-3 defeat to Korea Republic's Gwangju FC.

They steadied the ship to bounce back in style on Matchday Two, cruising 4-0 past Korea Republic's Ulsan HD and will be determined to carry that form into their tie against Shandong.

Venue: Jinan Olympic Sports Centre (Jinan)

Kick-off: Tuesday, 20:00 (UTC+8)