Shenhua's 1-0 defeat to Korea Republic's Gwangju FC was a blow as it kept them on seven points - level with four other sides with only the top eight teams to advance to the next stage.

Their two wins so far, however, have been achieved at home and that will be a source of confidence despite their poor record against sides from Korea Republic, having won only four of 15 meetings with 10 ending in defeats.

Ulsan HD's troubled season continued on Saturday as they failed in their bid for a domestic double after losing 3-1 to Pohang Steelers in the Korea FA Cup final.

Their AFC Champions League Elite fate is also no longer in their hands but Ulsan HD will head into the tie with the record of having defeated Shenhua in both their previous meetings - in the AFC Champions League™ 2020 group stage.

Venue: Shanghai Stadium (Shanghai)

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