Shanghai Port FC vs Cangzhou Mighty Lions FC Prediction: The Visitors Are Worth A Goal In This Encounter!

Shanghai Port FC, who are brimming with confidence after extending their winning streak in the league to two matches, will be out to put forth yet another impressive display in front of their supporters in their bid to extend their winning run to three games as they welcome Cangzhou Mighty Lions FC to the Pudong Football Stadium in the 18th round of the Super League.

Let's have a look at the latest Chinese Super League predictions between Shanghai Port FC vs Cangzhou Mighty Lions FC, probable lineups, team news, 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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Shanghai Port have been fairly impressive this season under the guidance of Javier Pereira, who made his intentions clear from the start by saying he's out to win trophies and not be limited to a runners-up position. And with twelve wins from seventeen matches played, it has been an indication that a bargain has been kept as he and his charges mean business this season.

The Red Eagles weren't about to let relegation hopefuls Shenzhen FC spoil their party in their most recent showdown as they romped to a commanding 4:1 victory to lay out a reminder of credentials just when Chen Tao's men thought they were about to settle for a crucial point after holding them to a 1:1 draw in the first half.

Two wins on the dot have clearly seen the mood be a positive one in their camp; however, a seven-match unbeaten run across all competitions, where five wins and two draws have been recorded, is certainly a confidence booster for them to assert their dominance even farther and to see them go unbeaten in ten matches, an extension that already seems likely as fate has gifted them the myth of home advantage that draws inspiration.

In the standings, they presently occupy first place with 40 points, six points ahead of Shanghai Shenhua in second place, and securing all three points here will see them consolidate their position even further.

Team News

Javier Pereira will not be able to call upon the services of Tyias Browning, who is in the second stage of a three-match ban after being shown a red card in a match against Wuhan Three Towns.

Other than that, Javier Pereira has no fitness concerns to be worried about coming into this game owing to a completely healthy group, and it's likely he will make no changes to the lineup that was involved in a 4:1 win over Shenzhen FC last time out.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 3-4-3

J. Yan; L.P. Zhang, Z. Wei, A. Li; S. Wang, X. Xu, Oscar, S. Li; M. Vargas, W. Lei, S. Li

Cangzhou Mighty Lions FC

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Cangzhou Mighty Lions have been average this season, but in all that averageness, there's no disputing that they are having a productive season, stress-free from the relegation drama as they venture forward for a mid-table finish.

Labeled underdogs in their most recent match against Chengdu Rongcheng at home, that didn't deter them from bagging all three points as sheer determination witnessed them eke out a 2:1 victory, and they will seek to build up on that momentum to cause an upset against league leaders Shanghai Port, who've been impressive this season.

Before that win, they played out a 1:1 draw against Tianjin Teda at home, which extended their draw streak to two matches after another 1:1 draw against Qingdao Hainiu on July 7th. With some positives to be taken from their last four matches where they remain unbeaten, picking up two wins and two draws, Junzhe Zhao's charges will hope that'll be enough to fuel them with confidence to avoid defeat in this one.

In the standings, they presently occupy tenth place with 21 points, nine points ahead of the relegation zone, and three points behind a mid-table finish, a position currently occupied by Wuhan Three Towns in eighth place.

Team News

Yun Yang, who received his marching orders after being shown a second bookable offense in the 85th minute in a 2:1 win over Chengdu Rongcheng FC, won't be available for selection.

In his place, he is likely to be replaced by 33-year-old Xiaotian Yang, who will make his eighth appearance for the club.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 3-4-2-1

P. Shao; X. Yang, K. Zheng, Y. Liu; S. Piao, P. Wang, G. Zhukov, H. Zhao; O. Maritu, D. Owusu-Sekyere; J. Locadia

Match Facts

• Shanghai Port FC have lost one of their last eight home matches in the Super League.
• Cangzhou Mighty Lions FC have only kept one clean sheet in their last eight away matches in the Super League.
• Shanghai Port FC averages 1.88 goals per game when playing at home, and Cangzhou Mighty Lions FC averages 1.43 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

The last meeting between these two sides was in the third round of the current CSL season, when Shanghai Port FC claimed a 1:0 victory away from home thanks to Wu Lei's strike in the 45th minute.

In the last 13 meetings, Shanghai Port FC have won 7 times, Cangzhou Mighty Lions FC have won 0 times, and there have been 6 draws, with the goal difference being 25-9 in favor of Shanghai Port FC.

Expert Betting Tips

Shanghai Port are favorites with bookmakers to extend their winning streak to three matches in the league, and their chances of doing so seem likely given that they have been the superior side in this fixture, winning seven of their last thirteen matches.

Cangzhou Mighty Lions have not had much luck in this fixture; in fact, they have struggled for consistency, going winless in their last thirteen matches. However, they will likely take motivation from their laudable performance in the league, which has seen them go unbeaten in their last four matches, to come away with a positive result away from home.

The visitors have been consistent scorers, rattling the net in fourteen of their last seventeen matches, and have seen the wager BTTS be a winning one in six of their last seven away matches in the league, which makes us inclined to think that they'll be on the scoreboard here despite the unwavering dominance the hosts have had over them in past meetings.

• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 2.06
• Goals - Over 2.5 for 1.61
• Corners - Over 8 for 1.66