Changchun Yatai FC vs Shanghai Port FC Prediction: The Red Eagles Will Be Merciless!

Changchun Yatai FC vs Shanghai Port FC: Prediction for the Match on July 18, 2025

Changchun Yatai FC will welcome high-flying Shanghai Port FC to the Changchun Sports Center in the 17th round of the Chinese Super League. The home team have lost six consecutive matches in this fixture while conceding 22 goals in the process. Will they be able to put an end to this losing streak? Who's going to come out on top? Let us check out the match preview, team news, and betting odds to place your bets!

Changchun Yatai FC: Form and Statistics

Form: LWLLL

No team has lost more games than Changchun Yatai this season in the Chinese Super League. This currently sees them anchored at the bottom of the table with eight points. They are four points adrift of safety.

A 1-0 home win against Qingdao West Coast is the only victory recorded in their last ten league games (D1, L8). During this period, they conceded 19 goals and answered with eight.

In their most recent match, they came face-to-face with title-chasing Shanghai Shenhua. It was a mismatch, and a 2-1 home defeat at the blow of the final whistle didn't come as a surprise. This also marked their seventh loss in eight league games.

Changchun Yatai FC: Team News

Wylan Cyprien remains inactive for the home team. However, his presence is not a big miss, as he has barely played a match for Changchun Yatai FC, making just three appearances.

Head coach Ricardo Soares won't make any changes to the starting lineup that is featured against Shanghai Shenhua. We could see Long Tan lead the attack, while Zhijian Xuan and Ohi Omoijuanfo provide support from the wings.

🔖 Probable Starting XI (3-4-3): Wu; Abdugheni, Sunzu, Rosic; He, Wang, Zhao, Xu; Xuan, Tan, Omoijuanfo.

⛔️ Out: Wylan Cyprien (inactive).

👤 Head coach: Ricardo Soares.

Shanghai Port FC: Form and Statistics

Form: WWWDD

Shanghai Port, on the other hand, are very much in the title race. However, in their case, as the defending champions, their objective is to retain the Chinese Super League crown.

The Red Eagles have managed to get back on their feet after a disappointing 3-2 home defeat against arch-rivals in the fourth round of the Chinese FA Cup on June 22. Since that unfortunate outcome, they have won two straight league games, beating Dalian Zhixing (3-0) and Shenzhen Peng City (2-1).

However, that's just the tip of the iceberg for a team that's currently riding a three-match winning streak and is unbeaten in their last seven league games.

Shanghai Port FC: Team News

Shanghai Port FC are still without long-term absentee Zhenao Wang, who is ruled out with a knee injury. The 25-year-old defender has missed 13 games for the team.

Leonardo is the team's leading goalscorer with 9 goals. He has also been involved in 12 goal involvements for the team, taking into account the three assists. Introduced in the 62nd minute against Shenzhen Peng City FC, he provided an assist just seconds into his introduction and scored the winning goal. He should be able to get the nod this Friday and lead the attack.

🔖 Probable Starting XI (4-1-4-1): Yan; Ming, Browning, Yusup, Fu; Matheus Jussa; Gabrielzinho, Mateus Vital, Kuai, Feng; Leonardo.

⛔️ Out: Zhenao Wang (knee injury), Lei Wu (inactive).

👤 Head coach: Kevin Muscat.

Changchun Yatai FC vs Shanghai Port FC: Head-To-Head Statistics

In the last 22 meetings, Changchun Yatai FC have won 4 times, Shanghai Port FC have won 15 times, and there have been 3 draws. The goal differential is 52-26 in favor of Shanghai Port FC. 

Changchun Yatai FC vs Shanghai Port FC: Betting Tips & Odds

• Changchun Yatai FC have scored in each of their last four matches in the Chinese Super League. You can bet on over 0.5 Changchun Yatai FC goals for 1.44 at Bet365.
• Shanghai Port FC have scored three or more goals in two of their last three league games. You can bet on over 2.5 Shanghai Port FC goals for 1.93 at 1xbet.
• Changchun Yatai FC have seen over 1.5 goals being scored in the first half. You can bet on over 1.5 first-half goals for 1.90 at Bet365.
• Shanghai Port FC have won the first half in five of their last seven away league games. You can bet on Shanghai Port FC to win at halftime for 1.74 at Betway.

Changchun Yatai FC vs Shanghai Port FC match prediction 18 July 2025

Changchun Yatai FC have been the worst-performing team in the league, and that is up for no discussion as their league position says it all. I don't see them giving Shanghai Port FC a difficult time, as I am expecting a convincing defeat from the home team.

Shanghai Port FC are riding high on confidence and are out to extend their unbeaten league run. From their past meetings against Changchun Yatai FC, we can see that they have the upper hand. They are also riding a six-match winning streak in this fixture, with over 2.5 goals being scored on four occasions. 

That said, I am backing the visitors to secure a comfortable win combined with over 2.5 goals. Their last meeting against Changchun Yatai FC saw them emerge victorious 4-3 away from home.

Our match prediction: W2 & TO 2.5 for a coefficient of 1.7 in the 1xbet bookmaker.

Our betting tip on the match: Correct Score - 1:3 for a coefficient of 8.40 in the Betway bookmaker.

Our final betting tip on the match: Anytime Goalscorer - Leo Souza for a coefficient of 1.66 in the Bet365 bookmaker.