Meizhou Hakka FC vs Shanghai Port FC Prediction: The Red Eagles To Extend Their Winning Streak To Three Matches

Meizhou Hakka FC looks set to welcome league leaders Shanghai Port FC at the Wuhua County Olympic Sports Center in the 8th round of the Super League.

Will Shanghai Port FC be able to extend their winning streak in the Super League to three matches, or will they settle for an unfavorable outcome that could see their winning streak halted?

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

Meizhou Hakka FC

Form: LWWDL

Going into this game, Meizhou Hakka FC failed to put on a more convincing performance on the road, not to mention their lack of efficiency in front of goal that witnessed them succumb to a convincing 2:0 defeat against Qingdao Hainiu FC to drop all three points.

Prior to that, they defied the odds in their match against Changchun Yatai FC, as they saw their underdog title being revoked at the conclusion of the game as they ran out 4:2 winners, which witnessed them extend their winning streak to two matches.

In their last five matches, they've accumulated seven points from two wins, two losses, and a draw, and during that period, they surrendered eight goals while netting eight. It goes without saying that their form has been average, making for a more improved showing with their performance as they seek to get back to winning ways at home.

They presently occupy 8th place with eight points and are three points behind fifth place, which is occupied by Changchun Yatai FC, while behind them they have maintained a one-point lead over Cangzhou Mighty Lions FC (9th), Shenzhen FC (10th), Shandong Taishan (11th), and Qingdao Hainiu FC (12th).

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

C. Yuelei; C. Zhechao, R. Dugalic, P. Ximing, T. Yue; L. Shi, Y. Li; Y. Chugui, Rodrigo Henrique, C. Egbuchulam; E. Lobjanidze

Shanghai Port FC

Form: WWDDW

The Red Eagles made the trip to Hangzhou Dragon Stadium to lock horns with struggling side Zhejiang Professional FC, and they lived up to their billing as favorites to run out 2:1 winners thanks to Wu Lei's brace in that match.

Prior to that, they rebounded with a convincing win at home in front of their boisterous fans against Qingdao Hainiu FC, eking out a 2:1 win. In that match, defender Wang Shenchao broke the impasse in the 58th minute of the second half, and it wasn't until eight minutes later that he doubled his side's lead, which was already confirmation that the three points were theirs for the taking.

Javier Pereira's men have been impressive since the start of the season, as they have yet to suffer a loss in their last seven matches played, where five wins and two draws were recorded. It's also worth mentioning that they are riding on the back of a two-match winning streak and will seek to extend their winning streak to three matches by claiming what could be another routine win in this encounter.

In the standings, they presently occupy 1st place with 17 points, level on points with Shanghai Shenhua in second place, and securing three points here could see them consolidate their position.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 5-3-2

Y. Junling; L. Wenjun, W. Shenchao, T. Browning, L. Ang, L. Shuai; Oscar, C. Huikang, X. Xin; I. Kalion, W. Lei

Match Facts

• Meizhou Hakka FC have lost two of their last three home matches in the Super League.
• Shanghai Port FC are currently unbeaten in their last four away matches in the Super League.
• Meizhou Hakka FC averages 1 goal per game when playing at home, and Shanghai Port FC averages 1.25 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

There have been two meetings between these two sides in the Super League, and Shanghai Port FC has won all two of those matches with a goal differential of 8-0 in their favor.

Expert Betting Tips

Shanghai Port FC have been terrific this season with their performance that has placed them at the top of the table; however, their job is not quite done yet as they still need to consolidate that position against a resilient Shanghai Shenhua, and anything other than a win won't do them any favors by guaranteeing them their position at the conclusion of the game.

Shanghai Port FC have won all two consecutive matches against Meizhou Hakka FC and have kept a clean sheet in those matches while scoring eight goals in the process, and it'll be unrealistic not to expect them to cruise to another comfortable win on the road given those sets of results.

As such, we do anticipate seeing Shanghai Port FC run out winners at the conclusion of the game, as they are currently the better side on paper when compared to the hosts, who have had some struggles of late this season.

• W2 for 1.90
• Goals - Over 2.5 for 1.82
• Corners - Over 9 for 1.83