AFC Champions League Focus: Shenhua vs Kawasaki
AFC Champions League: Shanghai Shenhua to face Kawasaki Frontale
Race Time:
October 23, 2024 20:00
In the Chinese Super League (CSL), Shanghai Shenhua are leading the way with their remarkable performances. With 23 wins, 4 draws and 1 loss, they sit at the top of the table one point ahead of city rivals Shanghai Harbor. The team's foreigners Luis and Malalei have been particularly impressive, with the former leading the scorer's list in fifth place, followed by the latter in sixth. They also proved their mettle on the AFC Champions League battlefield, with impressive goal-scoring records.
Shenhua recently turned back Henan 2-1 in the league, winning eight and losing two of their last 10 matches, but their performance still fluctuates. Despite a 0-3 defeat against Johor Bahru in their AFC Champions League away game, they have been strong at home, winning nine straight games and averaging three goals per game.
Comparatively speaking, Kawasaki Frontale is not doing well in the Japanese League, ranking 10th after 33 rounds of matches with only 11 wins, 11 draws and 11 losses, and is out of the intercontinental tournament. Recently, they drew 1-1 with Gamba Osaka, with only one draw and two losses in three matches, with obvious problems on the defensive end. Away matches are even more difficult, with only two wins in their last six away matches.
The challenge for Kawasaki Frontale against a morale-boosting Shenhua is self-evident. Whether Shenhua will save their strength for the domestic league title in the AFC Champions League is yet to be seen. The battle for the AFC Champions League is full of suspense, and it will be interesting to see who gets the last laugh.
Prediction: Win and Draw
