Shanghai Port - Ulsan HD FC: our prediction

Shanghai Port's attack is very weak. In the last 10 matches, the team has scored less than 1.5 goals in 9 instances (90%). It has won only 2 matches out of 10 and suffered 6 defeats. At home, its performances are concerning (0 wins in the opponent's last 10 away matches, which includes its home matches in this analysis). Facing a generally disciplined Korean team, it is very likely that Shanghai will not score more than one goal.

Statistics from the last 10 matches show an under trend. Shanghai Port recorded under 2.5 goals in 5/10 matches (50%). Ulsan HD FC is even more pronounced with 8/10 matches (80%) ending with under 2.5 goals. Both teams have offensive difficulties (Shanghai: 2 wins/10, Ulsan: 2 wins/10) and Asian Champions League matches are often cautious. No information on major absences was found to contradict this analysis.

Ulsan, although favorite, is in irregular form (2W, 3D, 5L in 10 matches). Shanghai, very weak, might settle for defending to seek a draw at home. Statistics show that Shanghai drew 2 times out of 10, and Ulsan 3 times out of 10. The scenario of a tight match, with few chances and ending in a draw, is plausible. This bet is consistent with the other two predictions (Under 2.5 and Shanghai Under 1.5), as a draw can perfectly occur with a low score (0-0, 1-1).