Qingdao West Coast vs Shanghai Port Prediction: Expect A Statement Win From The Title Holders!

Qingdao West Coast play host to defending champions Shanghai Port at Qingdao West Coast University City Stadium in the third round of the Chinese Super League. Qingdao West Coast are fourth in the table with four points and are two points behind early pacesetter Shanghai Port. 

Let's head into the match preview to find the best odds on the Qingdao West Coast vs. Shanghai Port game and my expert picks to place your bets.

Qingdao West Coast

Qingdao West Coast is one of eight teams in the Chinese Super League yet to suffer defeat in two games. The home team's success this season can be attributed to their potent offence. They have scored four goals, making them the joint-second-best side in such a department.

The True Warriors began the season with a thrilling 2-2 draw against Qingdao Hainiu in the Qingdao derby. Matheus Índio scored a brace in that match. The 29-year-old defensive midfielder is tied at the top in the top goalscorer chart. 

On the second matchday, they were pitted against Wuhan Three Towns in a rescheduled fixture. Fortunately, that had no effect on them as they won 2-0 at home thanks to goals from Abdul-Aziz Yakubu and Duan Liuyu.

Shanghai Port

Shanghai Port, on the other hand, has made an impressive start to their title defense. The visitors are the only team that has maintained a 100% record in the Chinese Super League. 

Before the international break, the Red Eagles suffered a disheartening result in the AFC Champions League against Japan's Yokohama F. Marinos. It was a return leg in the last 16 where they found themselves on the wrong end of a 4-1 scoreline (aggregate 5-1).

Their last match in the league was a comfortable 2-0 home win against Changchun Yatai. Before this, they beat Shenzhen Peng City 3-1 at home courtesy of Matheus Jussa's effort and a Gustavo brace.

Match Facts

• Qingdao West Coast has seen four of their last seven home league games end with over 3 goals.
• Shanghai Port has scored five goals in their last two matches in the Chinese Super League.
• Qingdao West Coast has lost two consecutive matches against Shanghai Port.
• Shanghai Port won 5-3 in their last away match against Qingdao West Coast.

Head-To-Head

In the last two meetings, Qingdao West Coast has won 0 times, Shanghai Port has won 2 times, and there have been 0 draws with the goal difference being 7-4 in favour of Shanghai Port. 

Expert Betting Tips

Qingdao West Coast did great to make some top signings this season. Their top arrivals include Aziz Yakubu, Davidson, Nelson da Luz, Matheus Indio and Riccieli. This has seen them make a promising start to the league by avoiding defeat in two games.

However, they can not be compared to Shanghai Port who have a rich history in the Chinese Super League. The defending champions have maintained a 100% record and I don't see them dropping points here despite their opponents' good run of form.

Matches between Qingdao West Coast and Shanghai Port have been very entertaining. Their last two encounters have produced a combined 11 goals. This is the same reason that sees me backing the total goals to exceed over 3 in what will be a high-scoring affair with the visitors coming out on top.

Our main prediction for the match: Total - Over 3 for 1.65 with 1xbet.

2nd prediction: Both Teams To Score & Over 2.5 for 1.74 with Betway.

3rd prediction: Asian Handicap - Shanghai Port -1.0 for 1.87 with Bet365.