Shanghai SIPG vs Changchun Yatai Prediction: No Room For Suprises In This Encounter Either Than A Commanding Victory For The Red Eagles

As Shanghai SIPG welcomes Changchun Yatai to the Mission Hills Football Base Stadium for the 34th matchday of the Super League, interim manager Xi Zhikang will be hoping to steer his team to victory.

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

Shanghai SIPG

Form: WWWDW

The Red Eagles enter this match after receiving three points in their recent away game against Beijing Guoan at the Rizhao International Football Centre Stadium, which has served as a boost as they aim for a third-place finish in the standings.

Prior to that, they had a 2:0 victory over Shandong Taishan, thanks to goals from Cherif Ndiaye and Liu Zhurun, which not only secured the three points they desperately needed but also ended a six-match winless streak against their opponent.

They have had a memorable season by far, and it is safe to say they will end their season on a positive note with nothing to regret as they have met expectations, albeit not exceedingly so. They have 13 points in their last five matches, from a draw and four wins to keep their form consistent.

They currently occupy 4th place in the standings with 62 points, level on points with 3rd place Zhejiang Professional and 5th place Chengdu Rongcheng, and one mistake could see them dropping one place down, which would turn out to be a complete blunder.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Y. Junling (1); Y. Hai (21), W. Zhen (13), Shenchao (4), T. Browning (3); C. Huikang (6), A. Halik (36); M. Vargas (24), Paulinho (9), I. Kallon (34); C. Ndiaye (10).

Changchun Yatai

Form: WLLWD

Chen Yang's team finally found the breakthrough they craved for after breaking free from the chains of a two-game losing streak when playing away, as they sailed to a 4:1 victory in their away match against Guangzhou Evergrande to secure all three points.

In that game, they didn't give their opponent a chance to pose a greater challenge as they stamped their dominance to see three goals scored while controlling 55% of the ball possession and were kind enough to ensure that their adversary at least got a consolation goal for their efforts just nine minutes into the first half.

While it may be a little bit too late to be doing the right thing, such as getting back on track with their performance, which in the last five matches hasn't really bred them with confidence as they have only won twice, drawn once, and lost twice for a total of 7 points.

They are currently in 12th place with 44 points and are three points away from finishing in 10th place, so they will most likely want to win this game even if the circumstances do not allow it as they are heavy underdogs with bookmakers.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-4-2

N. Lu (38); H. Yiran (34), Q. Cui (21), H. Guan (6), Y. Zhiyu (24); Y. Zhang (20), S. Jie (5), J. Wang (8), W. Rao (31); T. Long (29), C. Changcheng (13).

Match Facts

• Shanghai SIPG are on a three-game winning streak in the Super League.
• In the Super League, Changchun Yatai has scored in 11 of their 16 away games.
• The average number of goals scored in matches between Shanghai SIPG and Changchun Yatai is 3.2.
• When playing at home, Shanghai SIPG averages 1.72 goals per game, while Changchun Yatai averages 1.35 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 16 meetings, Shanghai SIPG has won 9 times, Changchun Yatai has won 4 times, and there have been 3 draws, with a goal differential of 32-21 in favor of Shanghai SIPG.

Expert Betting Tips

A third-place finish, which also comes with terms and conditions that require third-place Zhejiang Professional to suffer a setback, will in this case be Shanghai SIPG's last chance to take that one leap of faith to freedom and would necessitate the services of hope to emerge victorious at no cost.

As for Changchun Yatai, they have been average (W6-D6-L4) away from home, winning 6 games out of 16 games, scoring a total of 30 goals while conceding 27 goals. It is only a matter of questioning whether that form can withstand the pressure of their opponent in this case in an effort for a resounding result and, most importantly, avoid another straight loss from them.

For the initial pick, we'll be anticipating Shanghai SIPG to win the first half along with "both teams to score—no." These two bets should be more than enough to come through in this situation, as we believe the hosts will be more than the superior team when it comes to putting forth an offensive approach.

• Half-time Result/Both Teams To Score - Shanghai SIPG/No for 1.80
• Both Teams To Score (Yes) for 2.01
• Corners - Over 9.5 for 1.87