Chengdu Rongcheng, fresh from a 2-0 victory over Meizhou Hakka, will face Shanghai Port in an impending Super League match. Meizhou, despite managing 8 attempts and 3 on target, fell short against Chengdu’s 53% possession and 15 shots, with 4 on target. However, Chengdu’s defensive struggles, conceding in five of their most recent six matches, resulting in nine goals, could be a cause for concern.
Shanghai Port, currently leading the division, is looking to bounce back from a loss to Pohang Steelers in the AFC Champions division. This loss may have affected their momentum, but their recent matches have been high-scoring, with an average of four goals per game over the past six fixtures, and their opponents have scored 11 times. Since December 2022, the two teams have met six times, with Shanghai winning three and Chengdu winning two. Shanghai emerged victorious in their most recent encounter, scoring 2-0.
With the current form and head-to-head statistics in mind, the prediction is for a nail-bitingly close match, with a score of 1-2 in favor of Shanghai Port. This potential for a close battle is further heightened by the betting odds, which favor Shanghai at 1.8. As a result, this match is sure to be an exciting one, with Shanghai Port appearing to be the more favorable bet.