Buriram United and Shanghai Shenhua face each other on Tuesday 02.17.2026, at 12:15 (UK Time), in a AFC Champions League 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Buriram United's home ground, the Chang Arena.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Thunder Castle and Shanghai Shenhua, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Thunder Castle vs Shanghai Shenhua
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Buriram United preview
Buriram United heads into the match with the following record in the AFC Champions League: in 7 matches, Thunder Castle secured 3 victories, 2 draws, and 2 losses, maintaining an average of 1.57 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Thunder Castle's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 19 victories so far.
Buriram United has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 59 goals, of which 8 were scored in the AFC Champions League, resulting in an average of 1.14 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Guilherme Bissoli Campos, who has found the back of the net 16 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Robert Zulj has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 6 assists.
On the defensive side, Buriram United has conceded 8 goals in the AFC Champions League (an average of 1.14 per game) and 28 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.04 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Shanghai Shenhua preview
Shanghai Shenhua comes into the game with 7 matches played so far in the AFC Champions League. They have secured 1 victories, 1 draws, and 5 losses, maintaining an average of 0.57 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 1 wins, 1 draws, and 5 losses.
Shanghai Shenhua's attack has been highly effective, scoring 5 goals during this period. Of that total, 5 were netted in the AFC Champions League, with an average of 0.71 goals per game. The overall season average is 0.71.
Shanghai Shenhua's offensive system is led by Luis Miguel Nlavo Asue, the team's top scorer this season. The equatorial guinean forward has found the back of the net 2 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, João Carlos Vilaça Teixeira. The midfielder has contributed with 1 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 11 goals with an average of 1.57 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 11 goals in 7 matches, averaging 1.57 per match.
Head to head: Buriram United vs Shanghai Shenhua
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Buriram United
Asia - AFC Champions League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D D W L |
1.57 |
| Home | D W W |
2.33 |
| Away | W D L L |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 43% | 67% | 25% |
| Goals | 2.29 | 3 | 1.75 |
| Scored | 1.14 | 2 | 0.5 |
| Conceded | 1.14 | 1 | 1.25 |
| Both Teams to Score | 43% | 67% | 25% |
| Without Conceding | 43% | 33% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 29% | 0% | 50% |
| 1st to Score | 43% | 33% | 50% |
|
xG
|
0.99 | 1.15 | 0.87 |
|
xGA
|
1.22 | 1.22 | 1.22 |
Shanghai Shenhua
Asia - AFC Champions League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L L L W |
0.57 |
| Home | L L W D |
1 |
| Away | L L L |
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 14% | 25% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.29 | 2 | 2.67 |
| Scored | 0.71 | 0.75 | 0.67 |
| Conceded | 1.57 | 1.25 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 43% | 25% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 14% | 25% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 43% | 50% | 33% |
| 1st to Score | 43% | 50% | 33% |
|
xG
|
1.25 | 1.5 | 0.92 |
|
xGA
|
1.87 | 1.75 | 2.05 |
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