The big picture

Pohang Steelers are 0–3–1 in AFC Champions League Elite 2026-27, averaging 1 goals for and 2.8 against.

Shanghai Port are 2–1–1 in AFC Champions League Elite 2026-27, averaging 3.3 goals for and 2.5 against.

Form

Pohang Steelers have won zero of their last five and most recently drew with Gamba Osaka 3–3.

Shanghai Port have won two of their last five and most recently beat Newcastle Jets 4–2.

Head to head

These sides have met 1 time on our records since 2024: Pohang Steelers 1, Shanghai Port 0.

Last time out (2024-25), Pohang Steelers won 3–0 at Steelyard.

Players to watch

For Pohang Steelers, watch Wanderson Carvalho Oliveira (0.3 goals a game in 2026-27) and Jakob Tranziska (0.3 goals a game in 2026-27).

For Shanghai Port, watch Prince Obeng Ampem (1.5 goals a game, 1 assist in 2026-27) and Leonardo (0.5 goals a game, 1 assist in 2026-27).

What the numbers say

On form and history, Shanghai Port have the edge.