Beijing Guoan FC vs Shanghai Port FC Prediction: Another Clash Of Titans Promises To Be An Entertaining Affair

Beijing Guoan FC will welcome Shanghai Port FC to the Workers Stadium in the fourth round of the Chinese Super League. 

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Beijing Guoan FC

Beijing Guoan recorded a 1-0 victory against Wuhan Three Towns away from home to record their second consecutive win of the season. In that match, they played out a goalless first half but managed to find the breakthrough in the 74th minute, with Fábio Abreu netting home the winning goal.

The Imperial Guards have yet to see their start to the season blemished, as they are currently on a three-match unbeaten run, recording two wins and a solitary draw. They enter this match seeking to maintain that unblemished record by extending their unbeaten run to four matches and hopefully recording their second consecutive league triumph.

With seven points accumulated from three matches, Beijing Guoan FC sits in fourth place in the Chinese Super League standings and is two points adrift of first-placed Shanghai Shenhua. 

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 3-4-3

S. Hou; Y. Bai, M. Traoré, M. Ngadeu-Ngadjui; L. Li, Guga, N. Yennaris, G. Wang; Y. Zhang, F. Abreu, L. Liangming

Shanghai Port FC

Shanghai Port, on the other hand, were too successful in their match against Henan FC at home, as they eked out a hard-fought 3-1 triumph. In that match, they played out a goalless draw before netting three goals in the second half to cruise to a decisive victory. 

Similar to their opponents in this clash, they have also maintained an unbeaten run in the league, avoiding defeat in their last three matches, recording two wins, and a solitary draw. They enter this match with the intention of also maintaining their unbeaten run.

With 7 points accumulated from three matches played, Shanghai Port FC sits in third place in the Chinese Super League standings and is two points adrift of the spot.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-3-3

J. Yan; Z. Wang, L.P. Zhang, T. Browning, S. Wang; Z. Liu, M. Jussa, X. Xu; M. Vargas, W. Lei, J. Feng

Match Facts

• Beijing Guoan FC is currently on a five-match unbeaten run across all competitions.
• Shanghai Port FC have lost two of their last 20 away matches in the Super League.
• Beijing Guoan FC averages 1.4 goals per game when playing at home, and Shanghai Port FC averages 1.5 goals per game when playing.

Head-To-Head

In the last 28 meetings, Beijing Guoan FC have won 10 times, Shanghai Port FC have won 13 times, and there have been 5 draws, with the goal difference being 38-32 in favor of Shanghai Port FC. 

Expert Betting Tips

Both teams have shown strong form in the league and are eager for a win that could boost their position in the standings. This sets the stage for a highly competitive match, despite the away team being favored. 

Predicting the winner at full-time could be tricky. As such, we anticipate supporting the total corners to be over 9, as this has been the case in two of the last three matches where Shanghai Port FC has been involved.

• Corners - Over 9 for 2.10
• Total - Over 2.5 for 1.89
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.7