Explore My Football Facts detailed preview for Shanghai Port vs Shenzhen Peng City in the Super League. Stats, odds, predictions and line-ups for the 12:35 BST match.
Shanghai Port have reached this with the strongest recent roof, shown by the 4-0 win over Wuhan Three Towns, but their last five league games also include three defeats, so there is still some inconsistency to consider. Shenzhen Peng City have lost four of their last five in the league, and their only win in that run was a tight 1-0 at home, suggesting they have been a reliable attack. The head-to-head record clearly tilts towards Shanghai Port, who have won three of the last four meetings and scored big in one of them.
With no xG data available, the betting case is based more on results, line-ups and the recent pattern between the sides. Shanghai Port’s 5-4-1 has been used in their last two league games, while Shenzhen Peng City are also expected to line up with a 5-4-1 despite Eden Karzev’s absence due to suspension. This points to a game where Shanghai Port may have the more controlled structure and a better chance of getting through, even if Shenzhen Peng City can keep things tight for spells.
Forms guide and team overview
Port of Shanghai
Shanghai Port’s recent league form has been mixed, with two wins, one draw and two defeats in their last five. The highlight is a 4-0 home win over Wuhan Three Towns, but it was followed by a 1-3 defeat away to Qingdao Hainiu, which underlines the inconsistency.
They also lost 1-2 at home to Chongqing Tonglianglong FC, so they haven’t been flawless at the Shanghai Stadium. Still, the head-to-head record against Shenzhen Peng City is a positive marker, and their recent results suggest they are capable of producing a stronger performance than their opponents here.
Port of Shanghai 5 last results
Shenzhen City Peng
Shenzhen Peng City’s recent league form is poor, with four defeats and just one win in their last five. That win was a tight 1-0 against Liaoning Tieren FC, while the other results include a 1-2 defeat at Zhejiang and a 3-4 home loss to Yunnan Yukun.
They have also failed to score in two of those defeats, which points to a team that has struggled for consistency at both ends. Eden Karzev’s suspension is another setback, and recent results suggest they will need a much tighter display to compete here.
Shenzhen Peng City Last 5 results
Team news and injury report
Port of Shanghai
- Li Shuai (Unknown Injury)
Shenzhen City Peng
- Eden Karzev (suspension for sports track)
Alignments and tactical configuration
Shanghai Port (5-4-1)
Expected lineup: Yan Junling (Goalkeeper), Alex Yang (Defender), Shimeng Bao (Defender), Tyias Browning (Defender), Umidjan Yusup (Defender), Wei Zhen (Defender), Liu Zhurun ​​​​​​​​(Midfielder), Lu Yongtao (Midfielder), Mateus Vital (Midfielder), Prince Ampem (Midfielder), Prince Ampem (Midfielder), Xincker (Midfielder)
Shanghai Port’s predicted 5-4-1 should give them a solid base, with the back five protecting Yan Junling and limiting the space between the lines. This shape also leaves room for Xinxiang Li to stand tall and provide a direct outlet when Shanghai Port advances.
Shenzhen City Peng (5-4-1)
Expected lineup: Peng Peng (Goalkeeper), Filip Benkovic (Defender), Ruibao Hu (Defender), Yiming Yang (Defender), Zhijian Xuan (Defender), Zhipeng Jiang (Defender), Dai Wei Jun (Midfielder), Deabeas Owusu-Sekyere (Midfielder), TBC (Midfielder), Junley Aheng Moraes (Midfielder), Wei Aheng Moraes (Midfielder),
Shenzhen Peng City’s projected 5-4-1 looks designed to stay compact and make Shanghai Port work for openings. With Wesley Moraes leading the line, they will likely rely on him to hold up the game and give the midfield a chance to join the attacks.
