Shanghai Port FC vs Wuhan Three Towns Prediction: The Visitors Were Bitten Once Now They Are Twice Shy!

In the 16th round of the Super League, Shanghai Port FC will host Wuhan Three Towns at Pudong Football Stadium. Will the visitors be able to seek revenge for their disappointing 2:0 loss at the hands of Javier Pereira's men in the first round of the season, or will the double deed be done to them?

Having suffered two minor setbacks in the form of draws, Shanghai Port FC have now seen the point gap between them and second-place Shanghai Shenhua narrow down to just three points, placing them in an awkward position where nothing but a win is the only favorable outcome they'll be aiming for in this encounter.

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time! 

Shanghai Port FC

Form: DDWWL

The Red Eagles had the perfect opportunity to get back to winning ways in their recent match against relegation hopefuls Dalian Pro, but the only result near convincing was opting for a 1:1 draw, and this is despite being offered a helping hand, which saw them at a numerical advantage after their opponent were reduced to ten men in the 67th minute.

Prior to that, they made the trip to Jinan Olympic Sports Center to lock horns with high-flying Shandong Taishan, where they only managed to salvage a point after playing out a 1:1 draw.

Two draws on the bounce certainly do not bode well for Javier Pereira's men, who have their sights set on this season's title, and such results only take them a few steps back rather than forward. However, they'll be buoyed by the fact that they have yet to suffer defeat in their last four matches, with two wins and two draws, which could be a driving force to see them get back on track.

With ten wins, four draws, and one loss in their fifteen matches, they find themselves in the driving seat in the standings as they occupy first place with 34 points; however, second-place Shanghai Shenhua have proven to be the real threat on their radar as only three points separate them, and securing all three points here will be crucial.

Team News

Javier Pereira has no fitness concerns to be worried about coming into this game owing to a completely healthy group.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-3-3

J. Yan; S. Li, A. Li, T. Browning, S. Wang; Oscar, Z. Wei, M. Muzepper; W. Lü, S. Li, W. Lei

Wuhan Three Towns

Form: WWDDD

Wuhan Three Towns ended their six-match winless run at home as they claimed a 2:1 victory in their recent match against Changchun Yatai FC thanks to penalty goals from Davidson and Abdul-Aziz Yakubu.

Prior to that, they made the trip to Shenzhen Universiade Sports Center to lock horns with floundering side Shenzhen FC, and Abdul-Aziz Yakubu's hat trick in that match was more than enough to see them eke out a 3:1 victory.

Since their 2:1 defeat to Cangzhou Mighty Lions FC at the end of May, they have gone five matches without suffering a defeat, picking up three draws and two wins, which is enough to say they are brimming with confidence as they seek to extend that run to six matches.

With five wins, eight draws, and two losses in their fifteen matches, they find themselves occupying seventh place with 23 points, level on points with eighth-place Changchun Yatai FC in the standings. Securing all three points here could see them leapfrog Shandong Taishan in fifth place.

Team News

Wuhan Three Towns manager Tsutomu Takahata will be glad to know that he has no fitness concerns to be worried about coming into this game.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

D. Liu; G. Zhunyi, R. Hang, Y. Liu, D. Hanwen; H. Chao, N. Stanciu; Davidson, D. Yan, X. Pengfei; Aziz

Match Facts

• Shanghai Port have lost two of their last three matches in this fixture.
• Wuhan Three Towns are currently unbeaten in their last five matches in the Super League.
• Shanghai Port FC averages 1.71 goals per game when playing at home, and Wuhan Three Towns averages 2.13 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

The last meeting between these two sides was in the first round of the current CSL season, and Shanghai Port FC walked away with all three points at the Wuhan Sports Center Stadium thanks to a Paulinho brace that ensured they romped to a convincing 2:0 victory.

There have been three meetings between these two sides in the CSL, with Wuhan Three Towns winning twice and Shanghai Port FC winning once.

Expert Betting Tips

Shanghai Port FC have been exceptional this season; however, two consecutive draws in the league are already starting to threaten their prospects of a productive season, and Javier Pereira is well aware that a slight decline in form will have dire consequences for their title aspirations, meaning getting back to winning ways here will be a priority.

Wuhan Three Towns will be determined to pick up another three-pointer away from home, where they've fared much better, winning four of their eight matches while losing one against Chengdu Rongcheng FC (1:0). And it's likely they'll take motivation from that form to walk away with a positive result in this clash.

While Shanghai Port FC will be out for a morale-boosting three points, they are up against a side that has not lost their last five matches, and despite their win over them on the first matchday of the Super League, it's safe to say that this time around they'll have their work cut out for them. As such, we anticipate the visitors not suffering defeat here by giving them a one-goal advantage coming into this game.

• European Handicap - W2 (0:1) for 1.93
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.76
• Asian Handicap Corners - Wuhan Three Towns +2.0 for 1.92