Shanghai Port FC vs Henan FC Prediction: Counting On The Talisman Wu Lei!

Shanghai Port FC will seek to extend their winning streak to four matches by claiming a comfortable win as they play host to Henan FC at the Pudong Football Stadium in the 9th round of the Super League.

Let's have a look at the latest Chinese Super League predictions between Shanghai Port FC and Henan FC, probable lineups, match facts, and up-to-date betting odds for you to consider!

Shanghai Port FC

Form: WWWDD

The Red Eagles saw their winning streak on the road extended to two matches as they romped to a comfortable 2:0 victory in their recent outing against Meizhou Hakka FC thanks to goals from Wenjun Lü and Wu Lei.

Prior to that, they did well enough to meet expectations in their match against struggling side Zhejiang Professional FC on the road, as they comfortably defeated them 2:1 to bag a valuable three points.

Javier Pereira's men are currently on a three-match winning streak in the Super League and are unbeaten in their last eight matches played, and there's no doubting that they have been in consistent form as they seek to extend their winning streak to four matches.

In the standings, they presently occupy first place with 20 points and have maintained a two-point lead over Shanghai Shenhua in second place. Securing all three points could help them consolidate their position.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Y. Junling; W. Shenchao, T. Browning, Z. Linpeng; L. Wenjun, M. Muzepper, C. Huikang, I. Kalion; Oscar; Paulinho, W. Lei

Henan FC

Form: WLDLD

The Red Devils managed to record their first win of the season in front of the unwavering support of their fans at home as Nemanja Čović's goal in the 44th minute saw them eke out a 1:0 victory, and thanks to that win, they were able to snap a four-match winless run at the Zhengzhou Hanghai Stadium.

Prior to that, their lack of efficiency in front of goal was unfortunately their undoing in their match against Tianjin Teda on the road, as they fell to a 1:0 defeat. In that match, they played out a goalless first half, but their luck would soon run out of steam in the second half as they conceded a goal in the 68th minute and had no response whatsoever following that up until the game's conclusion.

In their last eight matches, they've shown close to nothing with their mediocre performance that has seen them pick up only one win while picking up four draws and three losses, and it's without a doubt that they'll have their work cut out for them in their quest to extend their winning streak to two matches against a side that has been on impressive display since the start of the season.

In the standings, they presently occupy 12th place with 7 points, level on points with Cangzhou Mighty Lions FC in 13th place, while their bid for an 8th place finish is hampered by a three-point deficit.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-3-3

W. Guoming; X. Luo, L. Songyi, G. Cao, K. Zhao; H. Zichang, W. Shangyuan, T. Pina; N. Covic, F. Boyuan, Y. Zhong

Match Facts

• Shanghai Port FC have gone unbeaten in their last five matches against Henan FC.
• Henan FC have not won any of their last three away matches in the Super League.
• Shanghai Port FC averages 2 goals per game when playing at home, and Henan FC averages 0.33 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 14 meetings, Shanghai Port FC have won 10 times, Henan FC have won 3 times, and there have been 1 draw, with the goal difference being 29-14 in favor of 35. Shanghai Port FC

Expert Betting Tips

Shanghai Port FC enter this fixture having won three consecutive matches in the Super League, which suggests they'll be in high spirits to record their fourth while maintaining their lead at the summit. Given their impressive run this season, anything other than a win here against a side that has struggled for consistency will surely come as a surprise.

Henan FC will be looking to hold their own against table-toppers, but their recent results that have seen them in poor form suggest that they'll be in for a hurdle as they vie for their second consecutive victory. Their away form could be a contributing factor in them losing convincingly, as their last three away matches in the Super League have seen them go without a win, recording two losses and a draw.

Taking into account Shanghai Port FC's home advantage and Henan FC's poor form, there's no doubt this meeting has all the markings of a comfortable win for the home side.

• Anytime Goalscorer - Wu Lei for 1.84
• Corners - Under 9 for 2.00
• W1 & TU 3.5 for 1.84