Pohang Steelers and Shanghai Port meet on Tuesday, Dec 1 at 12:00 PM in the AFC Champions League Elite – East.

Pohang Steelers come into this fixture in mixed form (0W 0D 1L). Shanghai Port, meanwhile, arrive in mixed form (1W 0D 0L) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. Pohang Steelers head into this on the back of a defeat, while Shanghai Port arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Pohang Steelers and Shanghai Port have split their 1 meetings almost evenly (1W–0D–0W). Their last encounter ended in Pohang Steelers won 3–0. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.0 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: Shanghai Port's quality should tell even on the road. Pohang Steelers will push, but the visitors have too much class. Shanghai Port to win.