Shanghai Port vs Dalian Pro tips and predictions

Shanghai Port short price offers nothing

Dalian Pro are really up against it but they might be able to weather the storm. There is just no value in the crazy short price for the home win so the pick is with the big price underdogs. The following preview determines the main metrics in order to identify the best value; which is the away win.

Needless to say, the hosts are widely expected to win in style but they are not a dead-cert. Shanghai Port have been volatile. They've lost 5 of their last 7 games as hosts. Those reverses have not been helped by their recent goal count. They've been goalless in 5 of their last 6 matches on their own turf which is a fact that might be interesting to backers of the upset.

Dalian Pro have actually secured the win in 3 of their last 4 away matches. These impressive displays have been secured by their confidence in front of goal. They've scored two or more goals in 3 of their last 4 away fixtures which is something they'll have to build on to have any chance of making things happen for them here. While they are facing a huge challenge there is still some justification for the visitors to come through this test at the big price.

Most observers believe that only one side is likely to score because of the overwhelming favouritism for Shanghai Port. But the odds-against for the BTTS Yes makes more sense.