Shanghai Port vs Zhejiang Professional Prediction, Odds and Free Betting Tips (20/08/2022)

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Shanghai Port will face Zhejiang Professional in another fixture from the 14th round of the Chinese Super League on Saturday.

Shanghai Port vs Zhejiang Professional: Top Free Betting Tips

Shanghai Port have been far from their usual level this season while Zhejiang are one of the new teams in the league and have been just as good as them. Here are our predictions for this game.

Total Goals – Under 2.5

We have the two teams in the Chinese Super League with the fewest overall goals in their games this season. Shanghai Port have had three games with over 2.5 goals out of 12 to date and an average of just 1.9 goals per game. Zhejiang Professional have had 2 games with over 2.5 in 11 games and an average of 2.2 goals per game. The two teams have not played in six years, so we do not know what to expect but based on their stats and performances, we can expect an under here.

Match Result – Draw

Both teams have been having mostly similar performances this season and we believe that they should be on about the same level right now. Both teams have been winning games lately and are in their best form of the new season. Back in the day, Shanghai Port always beat them but that was when the hosts were much stronger overall. In this season, we expect to see closer games between them and this one should be a draw.

Alternative Corners – Under 10

When it comes to corners, we have two completely different teams here. Shanghai Port are among the teams that take the most in their games this season – 5.5 per game individually. At the same time, they have one of the better defenses in this aspect and allow just 3 corners per game to their opponents. Zhejiang, in turn, are one of the teams that take the fewest corners per game in their matches – just 3.6 per game.

Shanghai Port vs Zhejiang Professional: Form, Recent Games, and News

Shanghai Port Preview

Shanghai Port were one of the top teams in the previous season and finished in 2nd place right below the champions. The new campaign has not been great at all and they already have no chances for the title and perhaps even for Top 3. The team has been scoring way to few goals and while they have one of the best defenses in the league, you cannot win without scoring. In 12 games, their goal difference is 13:10.

Zhejiang Professional Preview

Zhejiang Professional are one of the new teams in the league and for the first time in the elite since 2016. The team has been doing better than expected and have almost identical win ratio to Shanghai Port. Their attack is also better than that of the host team as well as their defense. After 11 games, their goal difference is 15:9. Overall, both teams are not impressive when it comes to goal scoring.

Top Betting Odds and Stats for Shanghai Port vs Zhejiang Professional

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FAQs regarding Shanghai Port vs Zhejiang Professional

In which places are these two teams right now?

Shanghai Port and Zhejiang Professional are almost next to each other in the table. The hosts are currently 7th with 20 points while Zhejiang are 9th with 18 points.

Where will this game be played?

This fixture has been scheduled for Shanghai Port's home ground – Shanghai Stadium.