Shanghai Port vs Shandong Taishan Prediction 17 May 2025
The clash between Shanghai Port and Shandong Taishan promises to be a spectacle, given the attacking prowess of both teams. Both sides are in decent form, but it's their offensive consistency that stands out. While Shanghai Port have been showing confidence at home in recent matches, the visitors from Shandong Taishan are capable of surprising with their aggressive play on the road. Both teams aim to solidify their positions at the top of the table, so an intense battle with a focus on attack is anticipated.
Head-to-Head
📊Statistical preview of the official encounters between Shanghai Port and Shandong Taishan:
- 25 matches played;
- home team victories - 9, away team victories - 9, draws - 7;
- goals scored - 37 for Shanghai Port, 36 for Shandong Taishan;
- average total goals in the first half - 1.24, in the second half - 1.68;
- average total goals per match - 2.92.
Head-to-head statistics Shanghai Port - Shandong Taishan
Shanghai SIPG Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the Super League, with Shanghai Port hosting Qingdao Zhongneng. The match concluded with a 3-1 victory.
Here are the game statistics (Shanghai Port vs Qingdao Zhongneng):
- possession percentage: 63% vs 37%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 4;
- fouls: 10 vs 14;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- shots on target: 8 vs 4.
Shanghai Port, sitting in fourth place in the standings, showcase an impressive scoring ability, averaging 2.27 goals per match. Their style revolves around ball control and swift counterattacks. The team boasts solid home form, securing 5 wins in their last 10 games, including draws and losses. However, their defense can be inconsistent, conceding an average of 1.36 goals per game. Their most recent encounter with Shandong Taishan ended in a 1-3 defeat.
Match Results: Shanghai SIPG
Shandong Luneng Taishan Team Overview
The visitors last took the field on in a Chinese Super League clash, where Shandong Taishan hosted Zhejiang. The match concluded with a 4-2 scoreline.
Here are the match stats (Shandong Taishan vs Zhejiang):
- Possession: 57% vs 43%;
- Corners: 4 vs 2;
- Fouls: 13 vs 8;
- Yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- Shots on target: 8 vs 6.
Shandong Taishan currently sit fifth in the league standings, renowned for their attacking prowess on the road. They have scored more than two goals per game in six consecutive away matches. However, they remain vulnerable at the back, conceding an average of 2.1 goals over their last ten games. Despite these defensive frailties, the "Luneng" manage to maintain high pressure thanks to a well-balanced squad and tactical flexibility.
Match Results: Shandong Luneng Taishan
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Shanghai SIPG
The team led by Kevin Muscat shows inconsistent results, alternating between wins and losses, including a recent 3-1 victory over Qingdao Hainiu in the last round. Key players are sidelined: forward Wu Lei and winger Gabrielzinho, both recovering from knee injuries sustained earlier in the season.
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-head Matches:
- Total encounters - 25;
- First-half wins for the home team (at home) - 5; for the away team (on the road) - 5; number of draws - 2;
- Average first-half total: 1.24;
- Today's home side averages 0.64 goals, while the visitors score 0.6.
First-half Statistics: Shanghai Port (home) vs Shandong Taishan (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 7 vs 5;
- Wins: 3 (0.43%) vs 3 (0.6%);
- Losses: 1 (0.14%) vs 2 (0.4%);
- Draws: 3 (0.43%) vs 0 (0%);
- Average goals scored: 1.57 vs 2.2;
- Average goals conceded: 0.57 vs 1.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Wins: 5 vs 4;
- Losses: 3 vs 3;
- Draws: 2 vs 3;
- Average first-half total: 2.4 (scored - 1.4, conceded - 1) vs 1.9 (scored - 1.1, conceded - 0.8).
- Shanghai Port have scored in the first half in 18 of their last 19 matches (Super League).
- Shanghai Port have scored in the first half at home in 11 of their last 12 matches (Super League).
- Shanghai Port have scored in the first half for 10 consecutive matches.
- Shanghai Port have scored in the first half at home for 5 consecutive matches.
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 25;
- Home wins - 9, Away wins - 9, Draws - 7.
Statistics: Shanghai Port vs Shandong Taishan
- Matches played in the tournament: 11 vs 12;
- Wins: 7 vs 6;
- Win percentage: 64% vs 50%;
- Losses: 2 vs 4;
- Draws: 2 vs 2.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 5 vs 5;
- Losses: 3 vs 4;
- Draws: 2 vs 1.
- Shanghai Port remain unbeaten at home in 7 of the last 8 head-to-head meetings (Super League).
- Shanghai Port have not lost in the last 6 head-to-head encounters.
- Shanghai Port are unbeaten at home in 16 of their last 18 matches (Super League).
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- The current home team averages - 1.48 goals, the visitors - 1.44;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 2.92;
- Both teams have scored: overall - 15 times; at the home team's venue - 7 times.
Statistics: Shanghai Port vs Shandong Taishan
- Average total in the tournament: 3.64 vs 4.08;
- Average goals scored: 2.27 vs 2.25;
- Average first-half total: 1.27 vs 1;
- Average second-half total: 1 vs 1.25;
- Shanghai Port: average home total in the tournament - 1.86;
- Shandong Taishan: average away total in the tournament - 2.8;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 2.1 (home - 1.6) vs 2.3 (away - 2.8).
- Shanghai Port have scored under 2.5 goals in 9 of the last 10 head-to-head meetings (Super League).
- Shanghai Port have scored under 2.5 goals at home in 6 of their last 7 matches.
Corners Prediction
Shanghai Port: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 4.45; at home - 5.14;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 4.4; at home - 5.2.
Shandong Taishan: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 5.83, away - 4.8;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 5.6; away - 4.8.
- Total under 11.5 corners has occurred in the last 8 consecutive head-to-head meetings (Super League).
- Total under 11.5 corners has occurred in the last 7 consecutive head-to-head meetings.
- Total under 11.5 corners has occurred in 13 of Shanghai Port's last 14 matches.
- Total under 11.5 corners has occurred in 11 of Shanghai Port's last 12 matches (Super League).
- Total under 11.5 corners has occurred in 8 of Shanghai Port's last 9 home matches.
- Total under 11.5 corners has occurred in 7 of Shanghai Port's last 8 home matches (Super League).
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Average yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 2.56 (1.28 for the home team and 1.28 for the visitors);
- Average yellow cards at the home venue - 3.67 (1.5 for the home team and 2.17 for the visitors).
Shanghai Port: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 2.45; at home - 2.86;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 2.3; at home - 2.6.
Shandong Taishan: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 2.17, away - 2.4;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 2.6; away - 2.4.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 25;
- Both teams have scored overall - 15 times;
- At the home team's venue - 7 times.
Statistics: Shanghai Port vs Shandong Taishan
- Total matches played in the tournament: 11 vs 12;
- Total matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): Shanghai Port - 9, Shandong Taishan - 8;
- BTTS for Shanghai Port at home - 6 (86%);
- BTTS for Shandong Taishan away - 5 (100%).
Last 10 Matches:
- Total BTTS matches: Shanghai Port - 9, Shandong Taishan -7;
- BTTS for Shanghai Port at home -5 (100%);
- BTTS for Shandong Taishan away -5 (100%).
- Shanghai Port have both scored and conceded in 9 of their last 10 matches.
- Shanghai Port have both scored and conceded in 8 of their last 9 matches (Super League).
- Shanghai Port have both scored and conceded at home in their last five Super League games.
- Shandong Taishan have both scored and conceded away in 10 of their last 11 games.
- Shandong Taishan have both scored and conceded away in their last eight Super League games.
Editor's Prediction
Both teams showcase dynamic attacking play and frequently score more than one goal per match, as evidenced by their head-to-head stats and current season performance metrics for both sides. Given the strengths of each team, a high-scoring affair with plenty of corners or goal-scoring opportunities until the final whistle seems the most likely outcome. Therefore, a bet on over 3.5 goals appears quite reasonable.
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