Shanghai Port FC vs Changchun Yatai FC Prediction: Time For The Red Eagles To Pull Up Their Socks

Shanghai Port FC will play host to Changchun Yatai FC at the Pudong Football Stadium in the 25th round of the Super League.

The Red Eagles have failed to win their three matches in the league and come into this one seeking a comfortable win at home to halt that negative run.

Let's have a look at the latest Chinese Super League predictions between Shanghai Port FC vs. Changchun Yatai FC, probable lineups, match facts, and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Shanghai Port FC

Form: LDLWW

Shanghai Port have started to lose sight of the ball in the crucial stages, and their form has begun to decline. Their trip to Zhengzhou Hanghai Stadium, where they were pitted against Henan FC, was supposed to be an easy and straightforward assignment with a favorable outcome; however, fortune was not on their side as they suffered a convincing 3-1 defeat.

This comes after their costly setback against Thais' BG Pathum United in the AFC Champions League one-legged qualifying play-off. Javier Pereira's men failed to seal their ticket into the group stages of the competition, suffering an unjustifiable 3-2 defeat at home despite bearing the tag of favorites.

The Red Eagles are currently on a four-match winless run, recording three losses and a solitary 1-1 draw against Meizhou Hakka at home. All things considered, their decline in form is cause for concern for a side that was once on a six-match winning streak while going unbeaten in ten matches, and a return to winning ways is essential.

With 16 wins, 5 draws, and 3 losses from 24 matches played to accumulate 53 points, they find themselves in the driving seat in the standings, where they have maintained a nine-point lead over their closest title contenders, Shandong Taishan, in second place.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-3-3

Y. Junling; L. Shuai, Z. Linpeng, T. Browning, W. Shenchao; Oscar, C. Huikang, M. Muzepper; L. Wenjun, W. Lei, X. Xin

Changchun Yatai FC

Form: LWWLD

Changchun Yatai, on the other hand, failed to make it three wins in a row for the first time this season as their trip to Qingdao Youth Football Stadium to lock horns with Qingdao Hainiu didn't go as planned as they lost 1-0.

Before this, they stood their ground at the Changchun Stadium to edge out the Cangzhou Mighty Lions 3-1, extending their unbeaten run at home to seven matches. Serginho gifted his side the lead in the opening 20 minutes only for his efforts to be pegged back by a 57th-minute equalizer from Oscar Taty Maritu; however, a quick brace from Long Tan three minutes later proved crucial to their victory.

Their form in the league has been poor, as they have only won two of their ten matches, recording five draws, three losses, and two wins to accumulate 11 points. Away from home, they are currently on a seven-match winless run, picking up five losses and two draws, depicting a side that won't pose a threat in this one.

With nine wins, eight losses, and seven draws from 24 matches played to accumulate 34 points, they currently occupy ninth place, level with Tianjin Teda in eighth place and four points ahead of tenth-placed Cangzhou Mighty Lions FC.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-4-2

W. Yake; L. Chengjan, Y. Teng, J. Okore, Y. Zhiyu; S. Abdusalam, Y. Zhang, P. Zulj, J. Wang; T. Long, C. Changcheng

Match Facts

• Shanghai Port FC are unbeaten in their last two home matches against Changchun Yatai FC.
• Changchun Yatai FC have won two of their ten matches in the Super League.
• Shanghai Port FC averages 2 goals per game when playing at home, and Changchun Yatai FC averages 1.33 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 18 meetings, Shanghai Port FC have won 11 times, Changchun Yatai FC have won 4 times, and there have been 3 draws, with the goal difference being 39-21 in favor of Shanghai Port FC.

Expert Betting Tips

Shanghai Port FC have won three consecutive matches against their opponent in this impending encounter and will feel that this is a perfect opportunity to get back to winning ways.

Meanwhile, Changchun Yatai FC are confronted with a daunting challenge in their bid to get back to winning ways, as they have defeated Javier Pereira's side on only two occasions in their last seven matches while winning just one of their last nine away matches, depicting a side that will undeniably have their work cut out for them.

Given that the Red Eagles have won six of their last nine home matches in this fixture, with a goal difference of two in five of those outings, we anticipate the same trend to continue here by picking them up in the Handicap of -1.5.

• Handicap 1 (-1.5) for 1.73
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.90
• Goals - Over 3.5 for 1.99