Shanghai Port FC vs Nantong Zhiyun FC Prediction: Are We In For Another Offensive Masterclass From The Red Eagles?

Shanghai Port FC will welcome Nantong Zhiyun FC to the Pudong Football Stadium in the 20th round of the Chinese Super League. 

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

 Form: WWWWW

Shanghai Port FC continued their impressive run of form in the Super League by defeating Qingdao Hainiu FC 5-0 at home over the weekend. This extended their winning streak to 13 matches. During this run, they scored a whopping 48 goals and conceded a meager nine goals in the process. 

Prior to that, they defeated Zhejiang Professional FC in the fifth round of the Chinese FA Cup, recording a 2-1 victory away from home. The Red Eagles are en route to clinching their second trophy in this competition since defeating Shandong Taishan in 2019.

With 54 points accumulated from 20 matches, Shanghai Port FC are the current leaders in the Chinese Super League standings and have maintained a two-point cushion over their closest competitors, Shanghai Shenhua, who sit in second place. 

Form: LLLWD

This season, Nantong Zhiyun FC is not fighting for any medals, as their main priority is to avoid relegation to the second tier after starting the current season on a poor note. Over the weekend, Zhiyun suffered a convincing 2-0 defeat at the hands of Shandong Taishan at home. This extended their losing streak in the league to three matches.

Prior to that, they succumbed to a 2-0 away defeat against Chengdu Rongcheng FC in the fifth round of the Chinese FA Cup. David Patrício's wards couldn't replicate their success from the previous season, where they reached the semi-finals, which was their best run.

With 14 points accumulated from 20 matches, Nantong Zhiyun FC are rooted at the bottom of the table within the relegation zone. However, they still have the opportunity to redeem themselves, as they are three points adrift of safety. 

• Shanghai Port FC is currently on a 15-match winning streak across all competitions.
• Nantong Zhiyun FC have won one of their last six away matches in the Super League.
• Shanghai Port FC averages 3.5 goals per game when playing at home, and Nantong Zhiyun FC averages 1.4 goals per game when playing away.

In the last 3 meetings, Shanghai Port FC have won 3 times, Nantong Zhiyun FC have won 0 times, and there have been 0 draws, with the goal difference being 6-1 in favor of Shanghai Port FC. 

Nantong Zhiyun FC have struggled recently and are currently on a three-match losing streak. They have won just one of their last 12 matches in the league (L8, D3), and nothing much can be expected from them in this one. 

Shanghai Port FC have been impressive thus far and come into this match as overwhelming favorites to secure maximum points. At home, the Red Eagles are currently on a six-match winning streak, scoring 24 goals in the process, and we expect them to continue with their goal-scoring form here.

Therefore, support the home side to score an individual total of over 3.5 goals, as this has been the case in four of their last six home matches in the league. 

• Total 1 - Over 3.5 for 1.8
• Corners - Over 10 for 1.83
• Both Halves (Over 1.5) - Yes for 2.21