Machida Zelvia v Shanghai Shenhua: AFC Champions League Two preview

Machida Zelvia host Shanghai Shenhua in the AFC Champions League Two, with kick-off set for 5 November 2026 10:00.

Machida Zelvia’s form

Machida Zelvia go into the match without a defeat in their last 5 matches, with 3 wins and 2 draws. Their most recent outing was a 0-0 home draw with Gamba Osaka.

Before that, they won 1-0 away at Shanghai Shenhua, and prior to that they drew 0-0 away at Vissel Kobe. Earlier still, they recorded a 5-0 away win over Shimizu S-Pulse, and before that a 3-0 home victory against Avispa Fukuoka.

Machida Zelvia did not concede a goal in any of those 5 matches.

Shanghai Shenhua’s form

Shanghai Shenhua have 1 win, 1 draw and 1 defeat from their last 3 matches. Most recently, they lost 0-1 at home to Machida Zelvia.

Before that, they drew 0-0 away at Svay Rieng FC, and prior to that they beat Tampines Rovers 2-1 at home.

Head-to-head

The last 2 meetings between the clubs both ended in wins for Machida Zelvia, with Shanghai Shenhua as the home side on each occasion. The most recent, on 29 October 2026, finished Shanghai Shenhua 0-1 Machida Zelvia. Before that, on 10 February 2026, Machida Zelvia won 2-0.

Shanghai Shenhua did not score in either of those meetings. This time, Machida Zelvia are the hosts as the two sides meet again in the AFC Champions League Two.