Shanghai Port FC vs Tianjin Teda Prediction: The Red Eagles To Send Out A Clear Message!

Shanghai Port FC will look to continue with their resurgence by claiming another commanding victory as they play host to Tianjin Teda at the Pudong Football Stadium in the 20th round of the Super League.

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Shanghai Port FC

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The Red Eagles continued their everlasting resurgence in the Shanghai derby, thrashing Shanghai Shenhua 5:0 away from home, claiming all three points and the sought-after bragging rights.

Javier Pereira's side were ahead in the 42nd minute courtesy of an Oscar penalty goal, and this led to the lead being doubled by Wu Lei two minutes later, concluding the first half with a comfortable 2:0 win. The second half witnessed Oscar and Wu Lei bag themselves a brace with goals of their own, while Wenjun Lü's strike in the 84th minute was none other than a cherry on top, confirming their commanding victory. 

Javier Pereira's men have surpassed the limitations of consistency as they have stretched every sinew to punch above expectations this season, with their exit from the CFA Cup, losing 5-3 on penalties to Tianjin Teda, being an exception. In the league, they have lost just one of their nineteen matches played, drawing four and winning as many—fourteen—a terrific run that has seen them unstoppable.

They presently occupy first place with 46 points and are eleven points ahead of Shanghai Shenhua in second place. Claiming all three points will see them consolidate their position even further while widening the point gap between them and Shanghai Shenhua to fourteen.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 3-5-2

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

Tianjin Teda

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The Tigers failed to be a little more creative with the ball in their recent match against Changchun Yatai FC in front of their own supporters, as they settled for a point after playing out a dull goalless draw.

Neither side could find the breakthrough in the first half despite being a threat in the final third but lacking the finishing, and the second half was more of the same, with Tianjin Teda firing blanks from their six goal attempts.

The Tigers have lost just one of their last nineteen matches played in the league, but their performance has not been that impressive when compared to their opponents in this encounter, as they have picked up six wins and as many draws—twelve hampering their progress in the standings.

They presently occupy sixth place with 30 points, level on points with Wuhan Three Towns in fifth place and three points behind an AFC Champions League qualifier spot, while behind them they have maintained a two-point advantage over Zhejiang Professional FC in seventh and Beijing Guoan FC in eighth place.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

J. Xu; M. Tian, H. Pengfei, Y. Fan, Z. Yang; T. Yinong, F. Merida; F. Rosa, W. Qiuming, G. Hao; R. Béric

Match Facts

• Shanghai Port FC have lost one of their nineteen matches played in the Super League.
• Tianjin Teda have failed to win ten of their last away matches in this fixture.
• Shanghai Port FC averages 2 goals per game when playing at home, and Tianjin Teda averages 1.11 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

The last meeting between these two sides was in the fourth round of the CFA Cup, with Tianjin Teda winning 5-3 on penalties after playing out a goalless draw.

Prior to that, there was a meeting in the fifth round of the current CSL season where both sides were content with a point after playing out a goalless draw at the Tianjin Olympic Center Stadium.

In the last 22 meetings, Shanghai Port FC have won 14 times, Tianjin Teda have won once, and there have been 7 draws, with the goal difference being 48-17 in favor of Shanghai Port FC.

Expert Betting Tips

With a superior squad at their disposal, there's no doubting that Shanghai Port FC are overwhelming favorites to claim all three points in this clash, and with their recent rampant run against Shanghai Shenhua, a similar outcome could be expected here.

Not only do Shanghai Port FC boast a superior record in this clash, but they have not lost any of their last ten home matches, winning seven and drawing three, with four of those matches seeing an individual total of over 2.5 goals.

As such, we expect the hosts to cruise to what could be a commanding win while scoring an individual total of over 2.5 goals, which should be enough to surface against a side that has struggled dearly in this fixture.

• Total 1 - Over 2.5 for 2.25
• Both Teams To Score - No for 1.75
• Handicap 1 (-1.5) for 1.86