Shanghai SIPG vs Ulsan Hyundai: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Shanghai Port prepare to host Ulsan on February 18, 2026, with kick-off at 11:00, this ASIA: Champions League, Group Stage fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Shanghai Port, currently 12th in the standings with 3 points from 7 games, trail the leaders by 19 points. They've earned 0 points from 3 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 2 draws and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 1 goals scored.

Ulsan, sitting 9th with 8 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 1 points from 3 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Shanghai Port and Ulsan have favored Shanghai Port, with Ulsan claiming victory in their most recent clash (3-1). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Gangwon FC, Shanghai Port recorded a 0-0 draw while lining up in a 4-4-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Yan, Shuai, Bao, Claude, Feng, Yusup, Liu, Vital, Lu, Melendo, Orr. The classic shape provided balance, with two banks of four offering both defensive cover and attacking support.

Ulsan's last outing came against Melbourne City, where they secured a 1-2 defeat using a 4-4-2 system. Their starting XI featured Hyeon-Woo, Sim, Young-Gwon, Seo, Yoon, Lee, Lee, Bojanic, Kang, Cariello, Lee. This setup relied on discipline and work rate to maintain structure while exploiting wide areas.

Looking ahead, Shanghai Port are expected to maintain their 4-4-1-1 structure, while Ulsan are likely to counter with a 4-2-3-1 setup. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest few goals: Shanghai Port's fixtures have averaged 1.9 goals per game, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 29% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Ulsan's games average 2 goals, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 57% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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