Shandong Taishan vs Shanghai Port FC Prediction: Counting Down The Minutes To An Epic Showdown Between Two Powerhouses

Looking to extend their winning streak at home to five matches, Shandong Taishan will welcome league leaders Shanghai Port FC to the Jinan Olympic Sports Center in the 14th round of the Super League.

Will Shandong Taishan be able to exact revenge for their 2:0 loss to their opponent in this clash in the previous Super League season, or will they succumb to a convincing defeat?

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Shandong Taishan

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Taishan Dui's recent match against Changchun Yatai FC at home saw the results go in their favor, as a terrific performance was enough to see them obliterate Chen Yang's men 4:1 to get back on track following a slight setback against defending champions Wuhan Three Towns, which witnessed a share of spoils in a 1:1 draw on the road.

There has been nothing for manager Choi Kang-hee to complain about when it comes to his side's upturn in form, as an eight-match unbeaten run where four wins and four draws have been picked up to accumulate 16 points has significantly boosted them up the standings, where prospects of gatecrashing their way into the top three are starting to look promising.

With 21 points to their name in the standings, they have moved from sixth to fifth place, where they've had the pleasure of dethroning Changchun Yatai FC from their position to be one point ahead of them while being two points less off a fourth-place finish. Securing maximum points here will see the point gap to third place narrow down to three points.

Team News

Marouane Fellaini remains doubtful coming into this game after missing a few matches.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-3-3

W. Dalei; L. Yang, Z. Zheng, K. Shi, T. Lei; H. Zhengyu, Moises, L. Lisheng; P. Chen, Crysan, L. Binbin 

Shanghai Port FC

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The Red Eagles managed to come out on top in their recent outing against a resilient Beijing Guoan FC side, as goals from Wenjun Lü and Mirahmetjan Muzepper set them up for a decisive 2:1 victory in a match that could have panned out differently if it weren't for their opposition's Arijan Ademi's disallowed goal in the 36th minute, which undeniably served as a wake-up call for them to pick up the gauntlet and showcase their own competitiveness.

It's safe to say that this season they are far from the side they were in the previous season, where they had a less than stellar season under the tutelage of Ivan Leko. Javier Pereira, who's been tasked with taking the reigns, has crafted a rejuvenated and juggernaut side that has only suffered a solitary defeat in their last thirteen matches while picking up ten wins and two draws, making that alone a confidence booster to avoid defeat in this encounter.

Despite the fact that Shanghai Shenhua and Chengdu Rongcheng FC are vying for their position atop the standings, where they currently have 32 points to their name, fending off the threat of their opponent in this encounter with a convincing win could only mean they will not be taking their foot off the brakes anytime soon in their pursuit to hold onto their position.

Team News

Javier Pereira has no fitness concerns coming into this game.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-3-3

Y. Junling; W. Shenchao, T. Browning, Z. Linpeng, L. Shuai; M. Muzepper, C. Huikang, Oscar; I. Kallon, Paulinho, W. Lei

Match Facts

• Shandong Taishan are unbeaten in their last five home matches in the Super League.
• Shanghai Port FC have gone seven matches without winning when playing away against Shandong Taishan.
• Shandong Taishan averages 2.4 goals per game when playing at home, and Shanghai Port FC averages 1.71 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

The last time these sides locked horns was in the previous season of the CSL, when Shanghai Port FC claimed a convincing 2:0 victory at the Jinjiang Football Training Centre Stadium thanks to goals from Cherif Ndiaye and Liu Zhurun.

There have been 20 meetings between these two sides. Shandong Taishan have won nine times, while Shanghai Port FC have won six times and drawn five. The goal difference is 30-27 in favor of Shandong Taishan.

Expert Betting Tips

Shandong Taishan have been impressive in front of their fans at the Jinan Olympic Sports Center, where a four-match winning streak has witnessed them bare the status of a force to be reckoned with. During this period, they conceded two goals while racking up eleven, and it's without a doubt they'll prove to be a stern test for Javier Pereira's men.

Shanghai Port FC boast an impressive record of their own when playing away, as they are undefeated in their last six matches, picking up three wins and three draws, which should be enough to witness them brimming with confidence to avoid an unfavorable outcome in this clash.

Shandong Taishan possess with them both a defensive and offensive approach when playing at home, while Shanghai Port FC have been doing well in the defensive front of things, and this could turn out to be a close clash where neither side will want to give in, which could lead to either side being potent with a point.

As such, we anticipate a strong performance from both sides here, where the wager BTTS is likely to be a winning outcome come full-time given that it has been a winning bet in four of their last eight previous meetings.

• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.72
• Goals - Over 2.5 for 1.79
• Corners - Over 9 for 2.00