The Sky Blues have been unable to turn positive performances into wins as yet in Asia
Not once, not twice, but three times Sydney FC managed to throw away a lead against Shanghai SIPG last time they met in the Asian Champions League.
That match was on home soil and now the Sky Blues must find a way to secure all three points in China to give their ACL campaign a much-needed boost.
Steve Corica's side currently sit bottom of Group H after two draws and one loss with Sydney FC left to rue dropped points on their own turf.