Ratchaburi vs SHANGHAI SIPG - AFC Champions League Elite

Ratchaburi prepare to host SHANGHAI SIPG at the home ground on September 15, 2026, with both sides eager to assert their credentials and claim a result that could define their AFC Champions League Elite season. Real Madrid vs Fiorentina: Line-ups, stats and preview for pre-season clash.

Positionally there is a clear hierarchy: Ratchaburi sit 10th, SHANGHAI SIPG lie 11th, but the AFC Champions League Elite has a habit of defying such logic. Ratchaburi are mired in a difficult campaign, W over their last five and a paltry win rate of 0% painting a bleak picture. On the road the visitors have looked devoid of inspiration, - in their last five and a win rate of 0% that makes for sobering reading. Where Ratchaburi have built their campaign on solidity, SHANGHAI SIPG have often chased flair, and that fundamental difference should make for compelling viewing. Sky Sports columnist Laura Hunter analyses the big talking points from the first round of Women's Super League matches, bringing you closer to the key stories at the heart of the women's game.

How the two sides approach the contest strategically will be key. Ratchaburi will want to control proceedings in front of their own supporters, while SHANGHAI SIPG will back themselves to cause problems on the break. A month before his death, he was also arrested in Arkansas on charges including possession of a controlled substance.

Star players on both sides will be eager to make their mark, and the individual duels across the pitch could go a long way to deciding the outcome. How each side deals with the other's danger men — and who takes their chances when they come — will be central to the outcome. Sangare is more of a defensive midfielder who can recycle and build play from deep.

Without the market to lean on, the contest feels genuinely open — and the outcome may come down to which side handles the occasion better. Given the balance of the numbers, Ratchaburi should have enough to edge it — a 2-1 victory looks the most likely outcome. Whatever the outcome, the AFC Champions League Elite fixture promises a meaningful contest with real implications for both clubs. England captain Harry Kane is likely to sign a new deal to extend his stay at Bayern Munich despite interest from Barcelona.