Changchun Yatai vs Shanghai Port: Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips Predictions

Changchun Yatai vs Shanghai Port Predictions, Lineups and Betting Tips

Match Details: Friday 18th July | Changchun Sports Center Stadium | Chinese Super League | 12:35 GMT

A Friday afternoon kick-off in the Chinese Super League this week brings us Changchun Yatai vs Shanghai Port.

This match will be played at the Changchun Sports Center Stadium, as title-challenging visitors Shanghai Port look to entertain the relegation threatened home side. However, the season has only just crossed the midway point, giving plenty of time for things to change.

Key Betting Tip: Shanghai Port to Win @ 1.36.

Changchun Yatai vs Shanghai Port Predicted Lineups

Changchun Predicted XI: Wu, Rosic, Zhao, Xuan, Tan, Wang, He, Abdugheni, Sunzu, Xu, Omoijuanfo

Changchun often operate in a 3-5-2 formation, utilising their wingbacks and midfield three to help the attack. However, this has frequently led to defensive errors as an expense.

Shanghai Port Predicted XI: Yan, Browning, Jussa, Fu, Ming, Vital, Kuai, Yusup, Feng, Leonardo, Gabrielzinho

Shanghai Port utilise a traditional 4-3-3 formation, working as a delight for their impressive midfield trio.

Changchun Yatai and Shanghai Port League Standings

Changchun Yatai have had a season of horror in the Chinese Super League so far. They currently sit rock bottom in 16th place at the midway point of the campaign, with only eight points to their name. They would need another four points to escape the bottom two, which looks very unlikely with the way their form has been going. Changchun have won just two matches out of the 16 they have played this season, and relegation looks more and more plausible by the day.

On the other hand, Shanghai Port have shown pure excellence in the Super League thus far. They currently occupy fourth position after 16 games, just four points off top spot and only one place away from a possible AFC Champions League place. Port have 10 wins to their name out of those matches, whilst only falling to two defeats in the meantime.

Changchun Yatai vs Shanghai Port Head-to-Head Timeline

The league positioning of these two sides is certainly reflected through their recent matchups in the Chinese Super League. Changchun have lost every single match against Shanghai Port since August 2021, which spans across seven matches.

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

• Shanghai Port 2-0 Changchun Yatai, 28/02/25 (Super League)
• Changchun Yatai 3-4 Shanghai Port, 21/09/24 (Super League)
• Shanghai Port 5-2 Changchun Yatai, 10/05/24 (Super League)
• Shanghai Port 2-0 Changchun Yatai, 15/09/23 (Super League)
• Changchun Yatai 0-3 Shanghai Port, 29/05/23 (Super League)

Throughout these five matches, Port managed to keep three clean sheets and scored 16 goals. This proves just how dominant they are against Friday’s hosts.

Changchun Yatai and Shanghai Port Recent Form

Changchun Yatai Last 5 Super League Matches:

• Changchun 1-2 Shanghai Shenhua
• Changchun 1-0 Qingdao West Coast
• Beijing Guoan 2-1 Changchun
• Changchun 1-2 Tianjin Jinmen Tiger
• Changchun 0-1 Henan FC

Despite picking up their second win of the season recently, it is certainly an anomaly from their regular form as Changchun continue to lose matches in the Super League.

Shanghai Port Last 5 Super League Matches:

• Shenzhen Peng City 1-2 Shanghai Port
• Shanghai Port 3-0 Dalian Yingbo
• Henan FC 1-3 Shanghai Port
• Zhejiang Professional 2-2 Shanghai Port
• Shanghai Port 1-1 Shandong Taishan

Port have displayed sheer brilliance in their last three games. However, they did unfortunately drop vital points in the two games prior, with one of them being equalised through a last-minute goal from the opposition.

Changchun Yatai vs Shanghai Port Predictions

From first glance at the Super League table and these two teams’ recent meetings, it is clear that Shanghai Port are the favourites to win this league match. Changchun would need to pull something massive out the bag to pick up a result here.

For this reason, a 3-0 win to Shanghai Port looks to be a reasonable prediction for this match.

Changchun Yatai vs Shanghai Port Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Shanghai Port to Win @ 1.36 (Highbet).

Shanghai Port have won all of their last three matches and have not lost in their last seven.

(Odds are subject to change)

Key Players to Watch: Changchun Yatai vs Shanghai Port

Long Tan (Changchun Yatai) - Long Tan has been one of Chanchun’s few shining lights to this season so far, as the striker has picked up eight goals and one assist in 16 Super League matches. Tan also netted a consolation goal in the club’s most recent game against Shanghai Shenhua.

Leonardo (Shanghai Port) - The Brazilian has found the net nine times in the Super League, as well as assisting three times in the process. The 28-year-old also came on as a second-half substation in Port’s last match against Shenzhen, scoring and assisting upon his oncoming.

Changchun Yatai vs Shanghai Port Match Facts

• Referee: N/A
• Broadcast Details: N/A
• Stadium Information: The Changchun Sports Center Stadium in Changchun, China holds 41,638 on a match-day. Furthermore, it has been open since 1992 and tenanted by Chanchun Yatai for three separate periods in time.