Shanghai Port FC vs Qingdao West Coast Prediction: Can The Red Eagles Keep A Clean Sheet?

Shanghai Port FC vs Qingdao West Coast: Prediction for the Match on July 26, 2025

Shanghai Port FC will welcome Qingdao West Coast to the Pudong Football Stadium in the 18th round of the Chinese Super League. Who's going to come out on top? Let us check out the match preview, team news, and betting odds to place your bets!

Shanghai Port FC: Form and Statistics

Form: WWWWD

Shanghai Port FC are still in the title race discussions. The defending champions have won 11 of their 17 league games this season. This currently sees them in third place with 37 points and four points behind the top spot.

The Red Eagles come into this match, brimming with confidence. So far, they are unbeaten in eight league games, recording six wins and two draws. It is worth noting that they are currently riding a four-match winning streak. Their attacking prowess was on full display, scoring 11 goals and conceding just three in the process.

Last time out, they secured a 3-1 away victory against Changchun Yatai FC. They now return to their humble abode, where they've gone three matches without defeat. 

Shanghai Port FC: Team News

Jiwen Kuai produced a stellar performance off the bench against Changchun Yatai FC. Having played just 28 minutes, he dished out two important assists to lead his team to victory. The 19-year-old will be favored over Oscar Melendo this Saturday.

Regarding the situation in the injury room, Lei Wu continues to be out with a knee injury. Wu has now missed six games for Shanghai Port FC. Joining him are Zhenao Wang (knee injury) and Deming Li (injury).

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

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

👤 Head coach: Kevin Muscat.

Qingdao West Coast: Form and Statistics

Form: DWLLD

After avoiding defeat in their opening five matches in the Chinese Super League, Qingdao West Coast have since lost sight of the ball, as they have won just three of their last 12 matches heading into this clash.

West Coast drew 1-1 against Wuhan Three Towns in their recent league game. That result was followed by a 4-2 penalty shootout defeat against Beijing Guoan FC in the quarter-final after a 2-2 draw in extra time.

Returning to winning ways will be an arduous task, especially away from home. They are winless in their last six matches, recording four losses and two draws.

Qingdao West Coast: Team News

Qingdao West Coast are set to welcome Bin Xu, who was recently suspended because of exceeding the yellow card threshold. He is expected to be in the central midfield in a 4-4-2 setup alongside Matheus Indio to break opposition play.

Other than that, the visitors are free from any injury concerns heading into this clash. Abdul-Azis Yakubu and Liuyu Duan are expected to lead the attack this Saturday.

🔖 Probable Starting XI (4-4-2): Li; Yang, Riccieli, Wang, Zhao; Da Luz, Xu, Matheus Indio, Davidson; Duan, Yakubu.

⛔️ Out: None.

👤 Head coach: Jiayi Shao.

Shanghai Port FC vs Qingdao West Coast: Head-To-Head Statistics

In the last 3 meetings, Shanghai Port FC have won 2 times, Qingdao West Coast have won 0 times, and there has been 1 draw. The goal difference is 10-7 in favor of Shanghai Port FC.

Shanghai Port FC vs Qingdao West Coast: Betting Tips & Odds

• Shanghai Port FC have won both halves in two of their last three matches in the Chinese Super League. You can bet on Shanghai Port FC to win both halves for 2.62 at Bet365.
• Qingdao West Coast have failed to score in three of their last five matches in the Chinese Super League. You can bet on 'both teams to score - no' for 2.32 at Betway.
• Shanghai Port FC have scored exactly three goals in three of their last four home league games. You can bet on over 2.5 Shanghai Port FC goals for 1.85 at 1xbet.

Shanghai Port FC vs Qingdao West Coast match prediction 26 July 2025

Shanghai Port FC have never lost to Qingdao West Coast in the last three meetings. They have two wins in this fixture. Despite their last meeting ending in a thrilling 3-3 draw, I believe the home side will cruise to a comfortable win in front of their home crowd. 

I'm not expecting much from Qingdao West Coast in this fixture. They have struggled for favorable results on the road as they head here winless in six games. Scoring goals has been an issue as they've failed to score in two of their last three away matches.

That said, I'm confidently backing the home team to secure a win and that without conceding a goal. 

Our match prediction: To Win To Nil - Shanghai Port FC for a coefficient of 2.62 in the Bet365 bookmaker.

Our betting tip on the match: Total - Over 3.5 for a coefficient of 1.87 in the 1xbet bookmaker.

Our final betting tip on the match: Correct Score - 4:0 for a coefficient of 12.00 in the Betway bookmaker.