Shanghai Port FC vs Shandong Taishan Prediction: Taishan Dui Are Not At Their Best This Season, Nothing Much Can Be Expected From Them Here!

Shanghai Port FC will welcome Shandong Taishan at the Pudong Football Stadium in the sixth round of the Chinese Super League. 

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Shanghai Port FC

Form: WDWDW

After playing out a 2-2 draw against Beijing Guoan FC away from home, Shanghai Port FC gave it another try on the road and turned out successful in their match against Nantong Zhiyun FC as they comfortably cruised to a 3-0 victory to justify their role as favorites. 

They have now won three of their last five matches in the league, where they've yet to suffer defeat. Returning to the Pudong Football Stadium should see them motivated to secure their second consecutive league win, considering they are currently on a three-match unbeaten run (W2, D1).

With 11 points accumulated from five matches, Shanghai Port FC sits in third place in the Chinese Super League and is aiming for the top spot occupied by Shanghai Shenhua, which sees them hindered by a four-point deficit.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-3-3

J. Yan; S. Li, A. Li, T. Browning, S. Wang; Oscar, M. Jussa, X. Xu; M. Vargas, Gustavo, W. Lei

Shandong Taishan

Form: DWLDW

Shandong Taishan, on the other hand, couldn't justify their role as favorites in their match against ten-man Henan FC at home, as they played out a 2-2 draw, which was nothing more than a poor performance for a side considered a powerhouse in Chinese football. 

Taishan Dui have secured two wins in their last five league matches and have suffered a solitary defeat. Away from home, their performance has been impressive, going unbeaten in their last five matches (W3, D2), and they will be aiming to build up on that momentum to secure a favorable outcome in this one.

With eight points accumulated from five matches, Shandong Taishan sits in seventh place in the Chinese Super League level on points with sixth-placed Beijing Guoan FC and three points adrift of their opponents in this impending encounter. 

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-4-2

S. Liu; X. Wu, Jadson, Z. Gao, Y. Liu; Fernandinho, Z. Huang, X. Peng, P. Chen; Crysan, V. Kazaishvili

Match Facts

• Shanghai Port FC have avoided defeat in their seven matches in the Super League.
• Shandong Taishan have lost just one of their last 13 away matches in the Super League.
• Shanghai Port FC averages 1.7 goals per game when playing at home, and Shandong Taishan averages 1.4 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

 In the last 22 meetings, Shanghai Port FC have won six times, Shandong Taishan have won nine times, and there have been seven draws, with the goal difference being 32-29 in favor of Shandong Taishan. 

Expert Betting Tips

Shanghai Port FC has kicked off the season impressively, closely trailing the top spot in the league standings as the reigning champions. Overcoming the challenge posed by Shandong Taishan, who have fallen short of expectations, should be relatively straightforward for them, especially with the advantage of playing at home.

Nevertheless, we anticipate a spirited battle as Shandong Taishan is unlikely to back down easily, despite their underwhelming performances this season. Therefore, we expect both teams to score in this match, as has been the case in four of their last six encounters.

• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.71
• W1 for 1.70
• Goals - Over 2.5 for 1.70