Liaoning Tieren FC

vs

Shanghai Port FC

Preview

• Liaoning Tieren FC come into this game in good form following two consecutive victories, while Shanghai Port FC are in even better shape after 5 games without defeat.
• 8th placed Liaoning Tieren have 14 points from 14 matches in the Chinese Super League 2026, while their opponents on Friday, 12th placed Shanghai Port, have 12 points from the same number of matches, so there is an urgent need for 3 points at both ends of the table.

Liaoning Tieren FC

• Liaoning Tieren FC have won 3 and lost 3 of their 6 home league matches in the Chinese Super League 2026 (D0) scoring 8 goals.
• Liaoning are very compact, usually sitting deep and making it difficult for opponents to break them down before hitting on the counter.

Shanghai Port FC

• Shanghai Port FC have won 1, drawn 2 and lost 3 of their 6 away league matches in the Chinese Super League 2026, averaging just 0.83 goals per match.
• It’s a very different story at Shanghai Port FC, where Kevin Muscat’s high-tempo, possession-based football has dominated since he took over the club in January 2024.
• They have been much more solid defensively recently, but the lack of goals is an issue that still needs to be addressed.

Key Players

• Guy Mbenza has been in red-hot form for Liaoning Tieren FC this season, scoring 8 goals in 14 Chinese Super League 2026 appearances and 6 of the team’s last 10 goals.
• Leonardo has scored 4 goals in 10 league appearances for Shanghai Port FC, making him the most reliable attacking threat in the away side’s front three.

Betting Insights

• Liaoning Tieren FC have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 3 home fixtures in the Chinese Super League 2026, while Shanghai Port FC have won 1 and drawn 1 of their last 2 away league fixtures.
• Instead, we’ll look to the goals markets for value, with an Over 2.5 selection (1.64) and Both Teams to Score - Yes (1.5) both having enough appeal to take.

Prediction