With sterner tests against Brazil’s Fluminense FC and Borussia Dortmund of Germany to come, Ulsan will need to pick up maximum points against their African opponents if they don’t want to miss out on knockout stage football.

Coming into the tournament on the back of relatively good form - having won four of their last eight matches with three draws and one defeat - head coach Kim Pan-gon will be eager for a good showing.

"It's (Mamelodi) definitely a good team,” said Kim. “The players are fast and strong. We seem to be better in terms of technique and such, and I received a report that they can be gotten at."

Forward Erick Farias, who was signed from Brazilian side Esporte Clube Juventude for the 2025 season, already has nine goals to his name and is expected to lead the frontline with Yool Heo - who was picked up from Gwangju FC.

Mamelodi will present a formidable challenge with Miguel Cardoso’s side having finished runners-up in the African Champions League 2024/25 earlier this month.

The 18-time South African champions have notable attackers in their ranks with the likes of Ikram Reinas and Lucas Ribeiro expected to keep Ulsan defenders on their toes.

Venue: Inter&Co Stadium (Orlando)
Kick-off: Tuesday, 18:00 (UTC-4)