Shanghai Port vs Yokohama F.Marinos Prediction: Win for The Visitors Before Ninety Minutes

Chinese champions Shanghai Port FC will be next to butt their heads against Japanese counterparts Yokohama Marinos who have had vastly contrasting experiences in the tournament. The earlier meeting produced a 2-0 victory for Yokohama F.Marinos.

My personal bias is for the visitors to triumph at full-time – at the expense of the hosts, who have not been so lucky against challenging opponents.

TEAM UPDATE - Shanghai Port

Tournament Recent Form: L-L-D-W

Shanghai Port has not raised eyebrows against recent opponents, losing against Vissel Kobe (4-0) and Port FC (2-0). In that contest, Shanghai struggled in front of the goal, failing to convert goal-scoring chances despite three close shaves incurred in the game; heavily registered on target.

At home, they have taken two wins, three losses, and one stalemate.

Head Coach Kevin Muscat failed to rise to the occasion once more in the AFC League, with a swift return to the league seeing them win their most recent games.

TEAM UPDATE - Yokohama F.Marinos

Tournament Recent Form: W-W-W

Yokohama F Marinos relished the previous game against Shanghai Port FC, with three wins in three games solidifying their stand in the league, being one of the most prolific teams in the competition.

The bias is for the visitors, who are heavily favored to win, being one of the teams tipped to have proximity to the silverware, other things remaining equal.

Expert Betting Tips

Despite holding decently in their domestic league, Shanghai Port has shown inferior colors against Yokohama F.Marinos, who won with a clean sheet in the most recent meeting. My best predictions are :

+ BTTS-NO is at 2.50 odds with Betway.

+ Victory for the visitors at 1.92 odds from 1xbet.

+ Under 2.5 total match goals at 2.35 odds from Bet365