Shanghai Port
- Shanghai Port's last 5 games have seen three wins, one draw and one defeat.
- Shanghai Port come into this game on the back of a two-game win streak that has seen them beat Shanghai Shenhua 2-0 and keep them unbeaten in their last 2 CSL 2026 home games.
- Kevin Muscat has set them up with an 4-2-3-1 system that features a big press to win the ball back in the opposing half, instant vertical hits through the No.10 position and a number of creative solutions from there on in.
- They have conceded just 10 goals from 9 home games in the CSL 2026, while Leonardo is their most lethal goal scorer this season with 6 goals from 15 games.
Shandong Taishan
- Shandong Taishan's last 5 have seen them win 3 and lose 2.
- Shandong Luneng Taishan come into this one in a mixed bag of a form, but with a few of the right ingredients.
- Zeca has netted 5 of their 11 goals in their last 5 matches.
- Cryzan is their overall top scorer in the CSL 2026 with 11 from 14 games.
Key Players
- Leonardo - 6 goals from 15 games.
- Zeca - 5 of their 11 goals in the last 5 matches.
- Cryzan - 11 goals from 14 games.
Betting Insights
- We like over 2.5 goals (1.39) and Both Teams to Score - Yes (1.44).
- Shandong score an average of 1.30 per away match and concede 2.10 away from home in the CSL 2026.
- Match odds: Shanghai Port 1.99, Shandong 3.36, Draw 4.07.
Prediction
- Maozhen Su's side play a system-first game, with plenty of structure and flexibility.
- They can play with a back three or a back four, but they will always have their 2 wing-backs wide and looking to play in behind advancing full-backs.
- This will be a chess game between Muscat's vertical pressing and Su's compact block.
- We're going for the home team to nick it as they seem better suited to the matchup.
