Shanghai Port FC vs Zhejiang Professional FC Prediction: The Red Eagles Not Intimidated Neither Are The Green Giants!

Shanghai Port FC will play host to Zhejiang Professional FC at the Pudong Football Stadium in the 22nd round of the Super League.

With 16 points clear of second-placed Chengdu Rongcheng FC, will Shanghai Port FC be able to extend that lead and consolidate their first-place position in the standings with another three points by convincingly defeating Zhejiang Professional FC, or will they suffer a setback in front of their supporters?

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Shanghai Port FC

Form: WWWWW

The Red Eagles have been unstoppable this season, and Javier Pereira has undeniably molded the once less motivated Pudong-based side into a hungry machine, feeding off their success in the league. They won their recent match against Qingdao Hainiu FC by a commanding 5:0 triumph.

That result alone has extended their winning streak in the league to six matches, marking them as the first side this season to have such a long winning run. However,  that's not an achievement they want to script down in the history books as they aim for their first league trophy since the 2017-18 season.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 3-5-2

Y. Junling; L. Ang, T. Browning, Z. Linpeng; L. Shuai, Oscar, C. Huikang, X. Xin, W. Shenchao; W. Lei, I. Kallon

Zhejiang Professional FC

Form: DWWWW

The Green Giants clumsiness in the last two matches in the league has seen two of their key players shown a red card. First, a 2:1 win over Wuhan Three Towns saw Alexander N'Doumbou sent off, and their most recent match against Nantong Zhiyun, which ended in a 1:1 draw, saw first-choice goalkeeper Bo Zhao sent off.

However, in all that clumsiness, credit has to be given where it's due, as Jordi Vinyals' men have avoided defeat in their last six matches in the league, a laudable run that is complemented by four wins and two draws—a surge of motivation that'll propel them to extend their unbeaten run to seven matches.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-1-4-1

J. Lai; D. Yu, L. Nok Hang, Lucas, W. Dongsheng; G. Bin; L. Tixiang, Q. Jiegei, F. Andrijasevic, D. Ewolo; N. Mushekwi 

Match Facts

• Shanghai Port FC have not lost any of their last five matches at home when playing against Zhejiang Professional FC.
• Zhejiang Professional FC have scored a goal in nine of their ten away matches in the Super League.
• Shanghai Port FC averages 2 goals per game when playing at home, and Zhejiang Professional FC averages 1.5 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

The last meeting between these two sides was in the 7th round of the current CSL season, where Shanghai Port FC romped to a 2:1 victory away from home.

In the last 13 meetings, Shanghai Port FC have won 7 times, Zhejiang Professional FC have won 3 times, and there have been 3 draws, with the goal difference being 17-14 in favor of Shanghai Port FC.

Expert Betting Tips

Shanghai Port FC have been on a hot streak in the league, going unbeaten in their last ten matches, where eight wins and two draws have been recorded. However, their impressive performance doesn't stop there, as they have suffered just one loss in their ten home matches. It's also worth noting that they are unbeaten in five matches.

Zhejiang Professional FC might find picking up a positive result here a difficult task despite their fine form in the league, with the main issue being their away form in this fixture that has seen them go on a five-match winless run, picking up four losses and a draw.

Shanghai Port FC are clear favorites with bookmakers, and their victory in this case is not one to be doubted. However, we are inclined to think that Zhejiang Professional FC should be able to find the back of the net here, if not secure maximum points. Eight of their last ten meetings have seen goals at both ends, which should be the case in this clash as well.

• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.95
• Goals - Over 3.5 for 2.35
• Total (1 Half Corners) - Over 4.5 for 1.82