Zhejiang Professional FC vs Shanghai Port FC Prediction: The Red Eagles Will Soar To A Second Consecutive League Win

Zhejiang Professional FC will welcome defending champion Shanghai Port FC to the Hangzhou Dragon Stadium in the second round of the Chinese Super League. 

Shanghai Port FC will be backing themselves up for a second consecutive league win as they lock horns with a side they have defeated seven times in their last twelve meetings. 

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Zhejiang Professional FC

Zhejiang Professional FC began their new season positively as they eked out a hard-fought 1-0 victory over newly promoted Shenzhen Peng City FC at the Hangzhou Dragon Stadium.

During that match, the Green Giants found themselves down to ten men within the first nineteen minutes of the opening half as Guowen Sun received his marching orders. However, that didn't stop them from breaking the deadlock eight minutes later through a Franko Andrijašević goal, a lead they held onto until the end of the game despite their opponents threatening attacks.

With three points accumulated thus far, Zhejiang Professional FC sits in sixth place in the China Super League standings, three points ahead of the relegation zone and level on points with early pace setters Shandong Taishan in first place. 

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-1-2-1-2

B. Zhao; Y. Dong, Z.A. Sun, L. Possignolo, D. Wang; A. N'Doumbou; J. Cheng, F. Andrijašević; T. Li; D. Owusu-Sekyere, Leonardo

Shanghai Port FC

Shanghai Port FC began their title defense on a positive note, sendingout a reminder of their credentials to Wuhan Three Towns, who clinched a comfortable 3-1 victory in front of their fans. 

In that match, the Red Eagles were trailing behind by a goal within the first twenty minutes of the opening half. However, they managed to restore parity thirteen minutes later through a Lei Wu equalizer. Thirty minutes into the second half, Lei Wu doubled his team's lead, leading to Shenchao Wang delivering the final nail in the coffin in the dying embers of the game, setting them up for a decisive victory. 

With 3 points accumulated thus far, Shanghai Port FC sit in second place in the China Super League standings, level on points with early pace setters Shandong Taishan in first place, with the tiebreaker being the number of goals fired.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-3-3

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

Match Facts

• Zhejiang Professional FC have lost one of their last eight matches across all competitions.
• Shanghai Port FC are currently on a two-match winning streak when playing away in the Super League.
• Zhejiang Professional FC averages 2.1 goals per game when playing at home, and Shanghai Port FC averages 1.5 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 14 meetings, Zhejiang Professional FC have won 4 times, Shanghai Port FC have won 7 times, and there have been 3 draws, with the goal difference being 20-18 in favor of Shanghai Port FC. 

Expert Betting Tips

Zhejiang Professional FC dodged a bullet against newly promoted Shenzhen Peng City FC to secure their maiden home win to kickstart the new season on a positive note. However, expecting that same luck to rub on them in this clash could turn out to be a flight of fancy given they have three wins in their last twelve meetings against their opponents in this fixture, indicating they could find themselves on the receiving end of an unfavorable outcome. 

Shanghai Port FC hasn't had much luck in this fixture, only securing one win in their last five matches. However, their dominance in past meetings implies they are poised for a comfortable victory away from home. As such, we anticipate the Red Eagles to extend their winning run in the league to two matches by supporting them in the full-time market.

• W2 for 2.17
• Anytime Goalscorer - Lei Wu for 2.40
• Highest Scoring Half - 2nd Half for 1.95