Shanghai Shenhua vs Shanghai Port FC Prediction: Two Powerhouses Meet In The Final Shanghai Derby Of The Season

Shanghai Shenhua will welcome Shanghai Port FC to the Shanghai Stadium in the 23rd round of the Chinese Super League. 

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

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Following their unfortunate defeat to Beijing Guoan FC away from home, the Blues knew that securing a win in their latest match against Nantong Zhiyun FC was crucial for staying in the title race. They did exactly that, cruising to a resounding 5-1 triumph at the Shanghai Stadium.

Leonid Slutsky's team has been unassailable at the Shanghai Stadium, going 11 matches without defeat, with their last defeat dating back as far as November 4th, 2023, losing 2-1 to Zhejiang Professional FC. Considering that they are ranked the second-best team at home this season, they are expected to deliver a strong performance in this fixture.

With 58 points accumulated from 23 matches, Shanghai Shenhua occupies second place in the Chinese Super League standings. They are seven points ahead of third-placed Chengdu Rongcheng FC and five points adrift of first-placed Shanghai Port FC, their opponents in this impending encounter.

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Under Kevin Muscat's leadership, Shanghai Port FC have been a dominant force in the Chinese Super League this season, and this is thanks to their unmatched artistry of offensive play that has seen them score an unfathomable 80 goals in 23 matches. In their most recent match, they thrashed Meizhou Hakka FC 7-2 at home to extend their winning run in the league to 16 matches.

Away from home, they have dropped points just twice in their last 11 matches (W9, D2) and are jointly the best away team in the league with Shanghai Shenhua. They approach this match riding a nine-match winning streak on the road and have managed to preserve seven clean sheets in those matches.

With 63 points accumulated from 23 matches, Shanghai Port FC currently occupies the top spot in the Chinese Super League standings. They have maintained a five-point cushion over their opponents in this impending encounter.

• Shanghai Shenhua have won two of their last 17 matches against Shanghai Port FC.
• Shanghai Port FC are currently on a nine-match winning streak away from home in the Super League.
• Shanghai Shenhua averages 3.18 goals per game when playing at home, and Shanghai Port FC averages 2.73 goals per game when playing away.

In the last 29 meetings, Shanghai Shenhua have won six times, Shanghai Port FC have won twelve times, and there have been 11 draws, with the goal difference being 55-28 in favor of Shanghai Port FC. 

Shanghai Shenhua will want to capitalize on their home advantage to secure a comfortable win against a side that has had the upper hand in the head-to-head meetings. However, their form in this fixture has been cause for concern, and they could likely find themselves on the receiving end of an unfavorable outcome. 

Shanghai Port FC have proved to be a strong force on the road this season, winning nine of their last 11 matches (D2). Besides a nine-match winning streak on the road, they have preserved seven clean sheets. 

This is a tough one to call between two sides that have been impressive this season. As such, we anticipate supporting the total corners to exceed 9, as picking up a winner in the full-time market could go sideways.

• Corners - Over 9 for 1.61
• Total - Under 3.5 for 1.62
• Full-time Result - Draw for 3.75