Shanghai Port vs Beijing Guoan Prediction
On the horizon is an exciting clash between two Chinese football giants-Shanghai Port and Beijing Guoan. Both teams are in excellent form and sit high on the table, adding intrigue to their encounter. Shanghai are renowned for their attacking prowess at home, though they concede quite a few goals as well. Meanwhile, Beijing boast an impressive unbeaten run on the road, focusing on counterattacks and solid defense. This match promises to be dynamic, with plenty of action in front of both goals.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 12 July 2024 and ended with a 5-1 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of that encounter: Shanghai Port vs Beijing Guoan
- possession percentage: 54% vs 46%;
- corner kicks: 8 vs 3;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 10 vs 3;
- fouls: 12 vs 10.
📊Statistical preview of official encounters between Shanghai Port and Beijing Guoan:
- 29 matches played;
- home wins - 13, away wins - 10, draws - 6;
- goals scored - 42 versus 35;
- average total in the first half - 1.17, second half - 1.48;
- average total goals per match - 2.66.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results

Shanghai SIPG Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on as part of the Super League (with Yunnan Yukun as the home side and Shanghai Port as the visitors). The match concluded with a 2-3 scoreline.
Here are the game statistics (Shanghai Port vs Yunnan Yukun):
- possession percentage: 53% vs 47%;
- corner kicks: 1 vs 9;
- fouls: 17 vs 7;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 0;
- shots on target: 4 vs 3.
Shanghai Port are in excellent form, currently sitting third in the standings. They have won 5 of their last 8 matches, showcasing impressive scoring prowess with an average of 2.38 goals per game. The Reds focus on attacking play and dominating their opponents through ball possession. In their most recent head-to-head against Beijing, the hosts secured a convincing 5-1 victory, boosting their confidence ahead of the upcoming match.
Match Results: Shanghai SIPG

Beijing Guoan Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on in the Super League, where Beijing Guoan hosted Henan Jianye. The match ended with a 1-0 scoreline.
Here's the match statistics (Beijing Guoan vs Henan Jianye):
- possession: 62% vs 38%;
- corners: 3 vs 4;
- fouls: 13 vs 14;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 2;
- shots on target: 4 vs 0.
Beijing Guoan are delivering impressive performances on the road, remaining unbeaten in eight consecutive matches thanks to their balanced style of play. The "Imperial Guards" focus on counterattacks and maintain a solid defense, even against aggressive opponents. The team currently sits fourth in the league and aims to solidify their position for international tournament participation next season.
Match Results: Beijing Guoan
Latest news
Shanghai SIPG
Off the field, the club has faced challenges as well. Head coach Kevin Muscat has come under fire for his tactical decisions and inability to adapt to opponents' changes during games. Additionally, rumors have surfaced in the media about potential changes in the coaching staff if the team doesn't improve their results in upcoming matches.
Beijing Guoan
The team are facing roster issues: goalkeeper Han Jiaqi has suffered a serious knee injury and is out for the season. Defenders Spajic and Ngadeu are also sidelined with injuries, while midfielder Dawan is out due to a knock. Frequent player dismissals, including the recent red card for Zhang Xizhe, are adding further challenges for the coaching staff.
Match Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Total encounters - 29;
- Home team wins - 13, away team wins - 10, draws - 6.
Statistics: Shanghai Port vs Beijing Guoan
- Matches played in the tournament: 8 vs 8;
- Wins: 5 vs 4;
- Win percentage: 63% vs 50%;
- Losses: 1 vs 0;
- Draws: 2 vs 4.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 5 vs 4;
- Losses: 3 vs 1;
- Draws: 2 vs 5.
- Beijing Guoan has covered a +1.5 handicap in 49 of their last 50 matches.
- Beijing Guoan has covered a +1.5 handicap in 44 of their last 45 matches (Super League).
- Beijing Guoan has covered a +1.5 handicap away in 25 of their last 26 matches.
- Beijing Guoan has covered a +1.5 handicap away in 22 of their last 23 matches (Super League).
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Today's home team scores on average - 1.45, visitors - 1.21;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 2.66;
- Both teams have scored: overall - 18 times; at the home team's ground - 10 times.
Statistics: Shanghai Port vs Beijing Guoan
- Average total in the tournament: 3.88 vs 3.75;
- Average goals scored: 2.38 vs 2.5;
- Average first-half total: 1.25 vs 1.25;
- Average second-half total: 1.13 vs 1.25;
- Shanghai Port: average home total in the tournament - 1.8;
- Beijing Guoan: average away total in the tournament - 2.5;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 2 (home - 1.5) vs 2.3 (away - 2.5).
- Total over 2.5 goals occurred in 6 of Shanghai Port's last 7 matches.
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head
- Average total yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 3.24 (1.62 for the home team and 1.62 for the visitors);
- Average total yellow cards at the home team's ground - 3.5 (1.5 for the home team and 2 for the visitors).
Shanghai Port: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 2.75; at home - 3.2;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 2.9; at home - 3.33.
Beijing Guoan: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 2.25, away - 3;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 2; away - 3.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Total encounters - 29;
- Both teams have scored overall - 18 times;
- At the home team's ground - 10 times.
Statistics: Shanghai Port vs Beijing Guoan
- Matches played in the tournament: 8 vs 8;
- Matches this season where both teams scored (BTTS): 7 vs 5;
- Shanghai Port's BTTS at home - 4 (80%);
- Beijing Guoan's BTTS away - 3 (75%).
Last 10 Matches:
- BTTS matches: 8 vs 7;
- Shanghai Port's BTTS at home - 4 (67%);
- Beijing Guoan's BTTS away - 3 (75%).
- Shanghai Port has both scored and conceded in 8 of their last 9 head-to-head meetings with Beijing Guoan (Super League).
- Shanghai Port has both scored and conceded in their last 7 consecutive matches.
- Shanghai Port has both scored and conceded in their last 6 consecutive matches (Super League).
- Beijing Guoan has both scored and conceded away in 8 of their last 9 matches.
- Beijing Guoan has both scored and conceded away in 7 of their last 8 matches (Super League).
Editor's Prediction
The match promises to be a true clash of the titans in Chinese football, with a high likelihood of goals from both sides due to their attacking prowess. Considering the teams' scoring stats and the visitors' unbeaten away record, we predict over 3.5 goals as the most likely outcome, as at least four goals have been scored in six of the last seven away games for the visitors.