AFC Champions League League Phase East - 4
Buriram United 2 - 0 FT SHANGHAI SIPG
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
15' S. Jaided (R. Zulj)
HT
↓ Yang Shiyuan ↑Xu Xin 46'
↓ A. C. Jojo ↑Lu Wenjun 46'
65' C. Good (G. Causic)
69' ↓ T. Bunmathan ↑P. Sukjitthammakul
73' ↓ S. Jaided ↑D. Despotovic
↓ Browning Tyias ↑Zhang Linpeng 74'
↓ Wang Shenchao ↑Ming Tian 75'
↓ O. Melendo ↑Meng Jingchao 86'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Buriram United
Goalkeepers
N. Etheridge 
MAGNET
45
Activity
45
Activity
45
Passes
0
Duels
Defenders
Ko Myeong-Seok 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
50%
Duel Win %
K. Dougall 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Good 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Midfielders
K. Schindler
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Causic 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7
Rating
T. Bunmathan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
F. Stojkovic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
C. Bootprom 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
S. Haiprakon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Hemviboon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ibiza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Bauer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Sukjitthammakul
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Maikami
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Mueanta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Fandi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Despotovic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Mulic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
SHANGHAI SIPG
Goalkeepers
Yan Junling
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Wang Shenchao 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Wei Zhen
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Browning Tyias
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
Yusup Umidjan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. C. Jojo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Midfielders
Yang Shiyuan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Matheus Jussa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mateus Vital 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
O. Melendo
PROVOCATEUR
5
Fouls Won
5
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Li Shenglong
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Chen Wei
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Li Zhiliang
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Zhang Linpeng
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ming Tian
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fu Huan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Xu Xin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Haliq Ablahan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Meng Jingchao
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lu Wenjun
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28/01/2020 | SHANGHAI SIPG | 3 - 0 | Buriram United | AFC Champions League | Yuanshen Sports Centre Stadium |
28/01/2020
Buriram United Win
SHANGHAI SIPG Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -2
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -8
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Buriram United Clinical in Continental Clash
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 15/100. Buriram United leveraged home advantage at the Chang Arena to secure a vital victory, leaving a wasteful SHANGHAI SIPG rooted to the bottom of the group standings.
Efficiency Over Possession at Chang Arena
The encounter at the Chang Arena began with a measured tempo, as evidenced by an Intensity score of 2.6. While SHANGHAI SIPG attempted to dictate the flow with 53% possession, they lacked the incisive edge required to break down a disciplined home defense. Buriram United remained content to absorb pressure, focusing on structural Balance rather than chasing the ball. The Thai side's approach was validated early on as they restricted the visitors to speculative efforts from distance. Despite the visitors earning seven corners throughout the match, the projected "corner pressure" failed to translate into high-quality scoring opportunities, as the Buriram backline remained resolute under the floodlights.
The Precision of the Thunder Castle
The match reached its pivot point when Buriram United demonstrated the vast gulf in clinical finishing between the two sides. While SHANGHAI SIPG managed only a single shot on target from eight attempts, the hosts were remarkably efficient, creating four big chances from just six total shots. This clinical edge defined the evening, as Buriram's forward line exploited spaces left by a desperate Shanghai midfield. An Upset factor of 0.0 suggested that the result followed the expected trajectory of the season, with Buriram's superior tactical discipline proving too much for a Shanghai side that looked short on confidence. The hosts' ability to convert their limited opportunities into a two-goal cushion effectively killed the contest before the final whistle.
Continental Divergence in the Standings
As the final whistle blew, the 2-0 scoreline reflected a match of starkly different fortunes. For Buriram United, these three points solidify their 5th-place position and keep their hopes of a deep run in the AFC Champions League alive. Conversely, the Stakes for SHANGHAI SIPG have reached a critical point; with zero wins in seven matches and a goal difference of -9, their continental campaign is in total disarray. The visitors' inability to capitalize on their territorial dominance—completing more passes in the opposition half than the hosts—highlights a systemic failure in the final third. Buriram moves forward with momentum, while Shanghai must return to the drawing board to salvage what remains of their season.
Key Questions
Who won the match between Buriram United and SHANGHAI SIPG?
Buriram United won the match 2-0 at their home ground, the Chang Arena.
What is the current form of SHANGHAI SIPG in the competition?
SHANGHAI SIPG is struggling significantly, remaining winless in their last seven matches with four consecutive losses.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Continental Crossroads at Chang Arena
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 30/100. This clash represents a winner-takes-all scenario for momentum, as Buriram United looks to consolidate their top-eight position against a winless Shanghai side fighting for their survival.
The Setup
As the AFC Champions League enters its fourth round of the league phase, the narrative at the Chang Arena on November 04, 2025, is one of starkly different trajectories. Buriram United enters the fray sitting comfortably in 5th place with 11 points, having displayed a resilient Form rating of 4.2. In contrast, SHANGHAI SIPG is currently languishing in 12th, possessing only 3 points and still searching for their first victory of the campaign. The Stakes are measured at 4.0, reflecting a match that is critical for the visitors' hopes of climbing above the top-24 playoff line, while the hosts aim for the luxury of direct qualification. With a low Stars rating of 1.7, the match relies on tactical discipline rather than individual brilliance.
Key Battle
The tactical landscape will be defined by Buriram’s high-intensity transition play against Shanghai’s struggling defensive structure. The hosts will look to the attacking duo of Bissoli and S. Mueanta to exploit the spaces left by a Shanghai backline that has already conceded 11 goals in seven matches. For the visitors, the burden of stability falls on Matheus Jussa, who must organize a defense capable of weathering the early storm. If Mateus Vital and Gabrielzinho can find joy on the counter, Shanghai might find a way to balance the scales, but the current Balance score of 2.4 suggests the home side holds a significant edge in cohesion.
Our Prediction
Buriram United is expected to dominate the tempo from the opening whistle. Their superior confidence and home advantage should see them breach the Shanghai defense before the interval. Expect the visitors to remain compact initially, but as the need for points grows, they will leave gaps that the Thai champions are well-equipped to punish. We anticipate a controlled performance from the hosts, resulting in a 2-0 victory that keeps them firmly in the hunt for the top eight while leaving Shanghai in a precarious position.