Shanghai Port FC vs Beijing Guoan FC Prediction: The Imperial Guards Are Definitely Worth A Goal In This Clash!

Shanghai Port FC will welcome Beijing Guoan FC to the Pudong Football Stadium in the 28th round of the Super League.

Having seen off Shanghai Port FC with a 1-0 triumph on the road last season, Beijing Guoan will be hoping for a similar outcome as they seek to make it two wins in a row.

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Shanghai Port FC

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After dropping points against Chengdu Rongcheng and recording a 2-1 defeat, the Red Eagles knew that a sound response was needed, and a response is what they delivered on as they bounced back with a 1-0 triumph over Nantong Zhiyun, though their performance was not one to be convinced about.

Javier Pereira's team has found maintaining a consistent form a struggle, as they have won two of their seven matches in all competitions, along with four losses and a draw.

However, at home, they have been a force to be reckoned with, where despite maintaining a two-match unbeaten run, a 1-1 draw against Meizhou Hakka and a 2-0 win against Changchun Yatai have lost two of their thirteen matches alongside eight wins and three draws, which goes to show that their win in this one is not one to be doubted.

They currently occupy first place with 59 points, eight points ahead of second-placed title chasers Shandong Taishan.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-4-2

J. Yan; A. Li, T. Browning, Z. Wei, S. Wang; M. Vargas, Oscar, X. Xu, I. Kallon; L. João, W. Lei

Beijing Guoan FC

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The Imperial Guards were up against a fairly easy challenge at home as they played host to Dalian Pro at the Workers Stadium. Second-half goals from Liyu Yang and Fábio Abreu ensured that they picked up maximum in a 2-0 triumph, although they did fail to deliver on expectations of a dominant performance.

With that win, the Ricardo Soares' men have lost two of their nine matches in all competitions, along with five wins and two draws. While they are currently on a two-match unbeaten run, they'll fancy their chances of making it three matches unbeaten.

Since a 3-0 loss against Shandong Taishan away from home, the Imperial Guards have gone on a four-match unbeaten run, picking up two wins and two losses. In their thirteen matches played so far on the road, they have recorded five draws, four losses, and four wins to accumulate 17 points from a possible 39.

They currently occupy fifth place with 45 points in the standings, one point ahead of sixth-placed Chengdu Rongcheng and three points behind third-placed Shanghai Shenhua. 

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-3-3

S. Hou; G. Wang, M. Ngadeu, C. Zhang, L. Li; N. Yennaris, Z. Chi, D. Yu; Y. Liyu, F. Abre, S. Kang

Match Facts

• Shanghai Port FC have seen the total go over 2.5 goals in eight of their thirteen league matches at home.
• Beijing Guoan FC is on a two-match losing streak when playing against Shanghai Port FC.
• Shanghai Port FC averages 2 goals per game when playing at home, and Beijing Guoan FC averages 1.31 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 27 meetings, Shanghai Port FC have won 13 times, Beijing Guoan FC have won 9 times, and there have been 5 draws, with the goal difference being 37-30 in favor of Shanghai Port FC.

Expert Betting Tips

Shanghai Port FC are just three points away from clinching their first league title since the 2017/18 season, but in front of them stands a side that could delay their crowning after losing two of their last three home matches and will likely have to punch above their weight if they are to secure maximum points.

Beijing Guoan FC come into this one with an underdog tag behind their backs, all for a good reason, as they have won two of their last thirteen matches in this fixture alongside nine losses and two draws. However, they are a side that can't be ruled out of causing an upset regardless.

Both sides boast a plethora of attacking options at their disposal, and given that five of their last seven matches have seen goals at both ends of the pitch, we anticipate the same trend to continue here.

• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.71
• Corners - Over 9 for 2.00
• Home To Score In Both Halves - Yes for 2.00