AFC Champions League 2. Group stage

Shanghai Shenhua vs Machida Zelvia

Shanghai Shenhua

Finished

Thursday, Oct 29, 2026 13:15 CET

Machida Zelvia

Match Preview

The AFC Champions League 2. Group stage rolls on and this week's standout fixture pits Shanghai Shenhua against Machida Zelvia. The game is scheduled for Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 13:15 at Home Arena, Germany. Referee Benjamin Cortus will oversee the action. Expected conditions: Overcast, 15°C. Injury updates suggest Koch (Shanghai Shenhua) and Hoffmann (Machida Zelvia) are both racing against time to be fit. Looking back at their head-to-head record: Machida Zelvia 0 - 0 Shanghai Shenhua (2022). Machida Zelvia 3 - 2 Shanghai Shenhua (2025). Machida Zelvia 2 - 0 Shanghai Shenhua (2022). Machida Zelvia 0 - 4 Shanghai Shenhua (2021). Machida Zelvia 1 - 4 Shanghai Shenhua (2025). Predicted outcome: 3:2.

Post-Match Summary

Full time: Shanghai Shenhua 0:0 Machida Zelvia. This AFC Champions League 2. Group stage fixture lived up to expectations with end-to-end action. Bastian Dankert kept a tight grip on the match as tensions ran high in Germany.

Fan Reactions (10)

★★★★☆ 3.8 / 5 (10 reviews)

Hannah F. 5 days ago

★★★☆☆

I've watched every Shanghai Shenhua game this season. Goalkeeper was a wall! This one ends 4:0 for sure.

Julia B. 5 days ago

★★★☆☆

Shanghai Shenhua vs Machida Zelvia is always a cracker! Best game of the season! My money is on 4:2.

Klaus D. 5 days ago

★★★★☆

Just got my ticket for the match on Oct 29! Heartbreaking loss. Hoping for 4:2 in our favor.

Andreas B. 5 days ago

★★★★☆

No way Machida Zelvia wins this at Shanghai Shenhua's ground. Can't believe what I just watched! Final score: 0:1.

Lisa M. 5 days ago

★★★★☆

Neutral fan here - just want to see great football. Heartbreaking loss. Expecting 4:2.

Lena D. 5 days ago

★★★★★

Dream match! Shanghai Shenhua and Machida Zelvia always deliver. Can't believe what I just watched! Gonna be 1:2.

Lena D. 5 days ago

★★★★☆

My dad and I watch every Shanghai Shenhua game together. Legendary performance! Our prediction: 3:1.

Anna W. 5 days ago

★★★★☆

Been waiting for this fixture since the schedule dropped! Goalkeeper was a wall! Shanghai Shenhua to win 0:2.

Julia B. 5 days ago

★★★☆☆

If Machida Zelvia play like they did last week, they've got a chance. Goalkeeper was a wall! Maybe 0:2?

Stefan W. 5 days ago

★★★★☆

Local derby vibes! Shanghai Shenhua vs Machida Zelvia never disappoints. Attack was unstoppable today! I'll go 1:2.