Shenzhen Xinpengcheng vs Shanghai Port tips and predictions

Celebrations not gauranteed for Shanghai Port supporters

The general consensus is that when these sides collide they're going to generate plenty of shots on target.

Perhaps the gulf in class is not as large as its perceived to be.

The hosts are coming into the match having added 11 victories to their ledger from in their last 18 games. Some previews have suggested that Shanghai Port just need to turn up to get the win; but that might just end up as hyperbole.

Shenzhen Xinpengcheng are going to have to produce a level of football most people don't think they have in them. If the hosts really fancy their chances they'll be adding to a decent sequence of goal-scoring performances. Are these home players in any form in previous performances? They scored at least once in 18 of their recent 20 matches and that approach has gelled nicely at the back where they have conceded no more than once in 14 of their last 18 games.

There have been periods when Shanghai Port have lost their shape and they haven't had a platform around their 18-yard box. They have conceded three or more goals in 1 of their last 3 matches. The cynics might highlight possible issues at the other end of the pitch. At times, the visitors have stuttered in front of goal. They've been goalless in 1 of their last 4 away matches.

Shanghai Port will want to further justify their short price with a clean sheet at full-time. It isn't a strong view so maybe best to give it a miss but the No BTTS bet is the only option in that market that has any signs of value.

There's usually a disclaimer when backing big-priced outsiders. Needless to say the more likely result is the away win but their price is too short for this preview.