Cangzhou Mighty Lions vs Shanghai Port FC Prediction: Are We In For Another High-scoring Bonanza?

Cangzhou Mighty Lions host Shanghai Port FC in the third round of the Super League at the Cangzhou Stadium.

Will the Cangzhou Mighty Lions be able to come away with a win at home, or will they suffer their second consecutive defeat?

Let's have a look at the latest Chinese Super League predictions between Cangzhou Mighty Lions vs Shanghai Port FC, probable lineups, match facts and up to date betting odds for you to consider!

Cangzhou Mighty Lions

Cangzhou Mighty Lions traveled to Chengdu Phoenix Mountain Sports Park to face Chengdu Rongcheng FC in the hopes of gaining a positive result from Seo Jung-won's men, but they were faced with the opposite as they were defeated 2:1.

In the game, they trailed by two goals in the first half, with their play not looking very impressive, but they still managed to pull one back in the 57th minute, courtesy of Wang Peng's strike, and had no other reaction after that.

Prior to that, they faced Tianjin Teda on the road in their first game of the season and came close to recording their first win after taking the lead through Jürgen Locadia in the 43rd minute, but a late goal from their opponent in the 80th minute ensured that the spoils would be shared at the end of the game as they were held to a 1:1 draw.

With a point to their name, they find themselves occupying 12th position and level on points with five other teams in the rankings, while they are three points from what might possibly be a sixth-place finish.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 3-4-3

S. Puliang; Q. Sun, Z. Kaimu, Y. Yun; M. Skoric, G. Zhukov, W. Peng, Z. Honglue; D. Owusu, J. Locadia, Z. Yifeng

Shanghai Port FC

The Red Eagles had a reputation to uphold as the dominant team in their previous home match against Shenzhen FC, and they accomplished exactly that with a hard-fought 3:2 triumph to earn another three points.

In that game, Tyias Browning (later sent off in the 53rd minute) gave his side the lead in the 24th minute, which was followed by Markus Pink's goal in the 56th minute to double their lead. However, with the ramification of being reduced to ten men on the field being felt as they squandered their two-goal lead in the crucial minutes of the game, luckily Wu Lei was there to ignite hope for his side as he put the game to bed with a late goal in the 87th minute.

Prior to that, they were unfazed by the presence of the reigning champions Wuhan Three Towns, whom they had lost both of their prior encounters with in the previous season, as they recorded a convincing 2:0 victory on the road.

They presently hold second place with six points after two wins in a row, and with this season being somewhat more competitive, they will be motivated to hold onto that position going forward or even better aiming for an elevation in the standings.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 3-4-3

Y. Junling; W. Shenchao, T. Browning, Z. Linpeng; M. Vargas, X. Xin, C. Huikang, L. Wenjun; Oscar, M. Pink, W. Lei

Match Facts

• Cangzhou Mighty Lions have lost all five of their games against Shanghai Port FC.
• Shanghai Port FC has not lost any of their last 12 away games against Cangzhou Mighty Lions.
• Cangzhou Mighty Lions average 0.89 goals per game at home, while Shanghai Port FC averages 1.67 goals per game away.

Head-To-Head

Cangzhou Mighty Lions have won 0 times in the last 12 matches, Shanghai Port FC have won 6 times, and there have been 6 draws, with a goal difference of 24-9 in favor of Shanghai Port FC.

Expert Betting Tips

Shanghai Port FC are favorites with bookies to pick up another three points on the road, and there's no disputing their success in this match as they've maintained utter dominance in this fixture, and more of the same can be expected here.

There is no reason to question the Red Eagles' intent this season; they have won their last two games in a row while exhibiting a convincing offensive strategy. As a result, we anticipate this to be another high-scoring match; choosing the total to be over 2.5 should be sufficient to emerge.

• Goals - Over 2.5 for 1.80
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.88
• Handicap 2 (-1) for 1.87