Round 07
Zhejiang Professional FC vs Shanghai Port FC
Hangzhou Dragon Stadium, Hangzhou, China.
14.05.23 at 14:35
Zhejiang Professional FC welcomes Shanghai Port FC at the Hangzhou Dragon Stadium for the 7th round of the Super League.
Will Zhejiang Professional FC be able to record their second consecutive victory, or will they succumb to a convincing defeat at home?
Let's have a look at the latest Chinese Super League predictions between Zhejiang Professional FC vs Shanghai Port FC, probable lineups, match facts, and up-to-date betting odds for you to consider!
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Formation: WDLLL
Going into this game, the cards were laid out on the deck for the Green Giants to claim their first win of the season, which was a once-in-a lifetime opportunity that they didn't want to miss as they romped to a 2:1 victory on the road against Nantong Zhiyun FC.
Prior to that, they stepped inside the Wuhan Sports Center Stadium with an underdog tag behind their backs as they were pitted up against reigning champions Wuhan Three Towns but managed to settle for a point in a goalless draw, which they were more than pleased to get.
Inconsistency has become second nature to them in their last six matches, as they have shown close to nothing with their erratic performance that has seen them record only one win, four losses, and a draw, and it'll undoubtedly take some time for them to slide their way into the books of consistency.
Replicating their same third-place finish from the previous season is going to prove to be a challenging endeavor this season, as they are currently placed in 16th place with 4 points in the relegation zone and are a point adrift from safety.
Probable Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
B. Zhao; Y. Xin, Lucas, L. Nok Hang, D. Hu; Q. Jiegei, G. Bin; S. Ji, F. Andrijasevic, Y. Junsheng; G. Di
Shanghai Port FC
Form: WDDWW
The Red Eagles lived up to their billing as favorites in their recent match against Qingdao Hainiu FC at home, which saw them give their fans something worth celebrating as they cruised to a 2:1 victory to bag all three points courtesy of a goal from Wang Shenchao, who scored a brace in that game.
Prior to that, they had some difficulties on the road against Tianjin Teda, which they failed to overcome in their bid to get back to winning ways, as they were held to a goalless draw to share the spoils, extending their draw streak to two games.
There hasn't been anything for Javier Pereira to complain about regarding his side's performance, as they have lived up to expectations to go unbeaten in six matches, recording four wins, while two draws against Shanghai Shenhua (1:1) and Tianjin Teda (0:0) were the only results that marred their impressive form.
Their eyes have been firmly fixed on first place, where they find themselves two points adrift as they presently occupy second place with 14 points, while they have maintained a two-point lead over Chengdu Rongcheng FC in third place, and bagging all three points here will be crucial.
Probable Starting XI
Formation: 4-3-3
Y. Junling; W. Shenchao, T. Browning, L. Ang, L. Shuai; M. Muzepper, C. Huikang, Oscar; M. Vargas, W. Lei, I. Kalion
Match Facts
- Zhejiang Professional FC have only won one of their last six matches in the Super League.
- Shanghai Port FC are currently on a six-match unbeaten run in the Super League
- Zhejiang Professional FC averages 1.7 goals per game when playing at home, and Shanghai Port FC averages 1.57 goals per game when playing away.
Head-To-Head
In the last 12 meetings, Zhejiang Professional FC has won three times, Shanghai Port FC has won six times, and there have been three draws, with the goal difference being 15-13 in favor of Shanghai Port FC.
Expert Betting Tips
Shanghai Port FC have been in impressive form compared to their opponent in this encounter, and given that they have won four of their last six matches this season, that should point to what could turn out to be a comfortable win away from home, as anything other than that will foil their plans for what could possibly turn out to be a first-place finish.
Zhejiang Professional FC, on the other hand, have lost four of their last six matches in the Super League, and there's little that home advantage won't do much of a change to see a more improved showing from them in this clash, which makes a convincing loss undoubtedly on the cards. As such, pick Shanghai Port FC to win in the full-time market, which should be enough to surface as they are the better side on paper.
- Full-time Result - Shanghai Port FC for 1.73
- Corners - Under 10 for 1.83
- Goals - Under 2.5 for 1.68