Shanghai Shenhua vs Machida: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Shanghai Shenhua prepare to host Machida Zelvia on February 10, 2026, with kick-off at 13:15, this ASIA: Champions League, Group Stage fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Shanghai Shenhua, currently 11th in the standings with 4 points from 6 games, trail the leaders by 14 points. They've earned 4 points from 3 home 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 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Machida Zelvia, sitting 2nd with 11 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 7 points from 3 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 9 goals.

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In their previous league match against Sanfrecce Hiroshima, Shanghai Shenhua recorded a 0-1 defeat while lining up in a 3-4-2-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Bao, Chan, Zhu, Shenglong, Manafa, Xi, Amadou, Gao, Carlos Teixeira, Mineiro, Luis. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.

Machida Zelvia's last outing came against Ulsan, where they secured a 3-1 victory using a 4-1-4-1 system. Their starting XI featured Tani, Dresevic, Shoji, Heroki Mochizuki, Hayashi, Nakayama, Shimoda, Masuyama, Nishimura, Sento, Oh. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.

Looking ahead, Shanghai Shenhua are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Shanghai Shenhua and Machida Zelvia are expected to use their standard structures. 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 a moderate number of goals: Shanghai Shenhua's fixtures have averaged 2.3 goals per game, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Machida Zelvia's games average 2.5 goals, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 67% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect a low-scoring affair.

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