Shanghai Shenhua vs Shanghai Port FC Prediction: No Introduction Needed When It Comes To The Shanghai Derby!

Get ready for an electrifying showdown in the Shanghai Derby! As you gear up to witness the clash between Shanghai Shenhua and Shanghai Port taking place at the Shanghai Stadium.

Shanghai Shenhua will be fueled with determination as they strive to narrow down the eight-point gap between them and first place. The players will give it their all, leaving no stone unturned in their quest for victory.

On the other hand, Shanghai Port FC will not be willing to give up their position at the top of the table easily. They will be looking to consolidate their lead and maintain their dominance in this fierce rivalry.

With both teams showcasing their skills, passion, and fierce competitive spirit, this Shanghai derby promises excitement and drama like no other.

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Shanghai Shenhua

Form: DWLWL

Shanghai Shenhua demolished Zhejiang Professional FC 5:1 in the fourth round of the CFA Cup courtesy of Cephas Malele's hattrick and Zhang Wei's brace. The last time Jingui Wu's side won the CFA Cup trophy was four years ago, beating Shandong Taishan 3:1 on aggregate to clinch their fifth title.

In the Super League, they have been in average form, winning four of their seven matches while picking up a 2:1 loss against Tianjin Teda, a 3:0 loss against Shandong Taishan, and a recent 1:1 draw against Changchun Yatai FC on the road.

Shanghai Stadium has been a safe haven for them, as they have only lost one of their nine matches, a 2:1 loss against Tianjin Teda, while picking up five wins and three draws in the process. With confidence high, they'll fancy their chances of picking up their second consecutive victory at home in a comfortable manner, given that their last meeting with this opponent at home saw them run out 2:0 winners.

They presently occupy second place with 35 points, two points ahead of Chengdu Rongcheng FC in third place and eight points behind first place. Suffering defeat could possibly see them fall to third place if Chengdu Rongcheng FC were to win their match, which makes claiming all three points in this clash crucial.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-3-3

Z. Ma; M. Hing-Glover, S. Jiang, C.J. Zhu, Z. Yang; H. Xu, I. Amadou, H. Wang; C. Bassogog, C. Malele, H. Yu

Shanghai Port FC

Form: WWWDD

Shanghai Port FC met their demise in the CFA Cup on a weekday as they lost to Tianjin Teda 5:3 on penalties in the fourth round. Javier Pereira's men have not won a single trophy in this competition other than to be limited to a runners-up position two times in 2017 and 2021.

In the Super League, they have been on an impressive display, winning five of their seven matches while picking up 1:1 draws against Shandong Taishan and Dalian Pro. Their most recent match against Cangzhou Mighty Lions FC was no more than a display of dominance as they smashed the Hebei side 3:0, maintaining their stronghold in first place.

Their travels on the road have seen them turn out to be an unassailable force, as they have yet to lose any of their last nine matches, winning seven, while a goalless draw against Tianjin Teda and a 1:1 draw against Shandong Taishan have been the only results that have tainted their impressive form away from home. However, they should be wary of the threat that stands in their way of spoiling all that excitement, as this is the same side that they convincingly lost to in the previous CSL campaign.

They presently occupy first place with 43 points and are eight points ahead of their opponents in this clash, who currently occupy second place in the standings. Claiming all three points here could see them widen the point gap to eleven points.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 3-4-3

J. Yan; L.P. Zhang, Z. Wei, A. Li; S. Wang, X. Xu, Oscar, S. Li; M. Vargas, W. Lei, S. Li

Match Facts

• Shanghai Shenhua have kept four clean sheets in their nine away matches in the Super League.
• Shanghai Port FC have only won four of their last eight away matches in this fixture.
• Shanghai Shenhua averages 1.11 goals per game when playing at home, and Shanghai Port FC averages 1.89 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

The last meeting between these two sides was in the fourth round of the current CSL season, where both sides were content with a point after playing out a 1:1 draw at the Pudong Football Stadium. Wu Lei put his side, Shanghai Port FC, ahead in the 29th minute, only for his efforts to be canceled out by a Hanchao Yu equalizer in the 69th minute.

In the last 26 meetings, Shanghai Shenhua have won 5 times, Shanghai Port FC have won 11 times, and there have been 10 draws, with the goal difference being 49-26 in favor of Shanghai Port FC.

Expert Betting Tips

Shanghai Shenhua's trouncing of Zhejiang Professional in the CFA Cup was none other than a statement that they are not one to be underestimated under any circumstances, a statement they'll want to live up to in this clash as they seek to make it two wins in a row at the Shanghai Stadium, having won the last home match 2:0 in the previous season on June 8th.

Shanghai Port might be feeling downbeat following their exit in the CFA Cup, but not all is lost when it comes to adding a trophy to their cabinet, as they have reinforced first place in the standings owing to their impressive form in the league thus far, which has seen them win thirteen games from their eighteen matches, making them likely candidates for this season's title.

Shanghai Shenhua, despite a floundering performance, have been a difficult side to breakdown both in the league and in this fixture, where six of their last nine matches have ended in a draw, with the 1:1 scoreline popping up in five of those matches, meaning a draw won't come as a surprise in this encounter. However, we anticipate both sides getting on the scoreboard here.

• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.90
• X for 3.55
• CS - 1:1 for 6