Shanghai PortPositive40%
Shanghai Port demonstrates strong attacking capability with an average of 1.8 goals per game, including 3 matches where they scored at least 3 goals, showing effectiveness in late-game situations
Shanghai Port has a stable personnel framework with key players such as Yan Junling (goalkeeper), Wei Zhen (defender), Leonardo Nascimento (striker), and Mateus Vital (midfielder) playing an important role in bringing consistency to the playing style.
Recent form has shown positive signs with three consecutive wins, including victories against Shanghai Second, Qingdao West Coast and Yunnan Yukun, showing improvement in maintaining results
The high average number of corner kicks (6.9 per game) reflects the ability to create opportunities from the flank, especially in the match against Shenzhen Peng City with 15 corner kicks.
Neutral30%
Shanghai Port is ranked 9th in the Chinese Football Super League 2026 with 25 points after 22 matches, showing a mid-table position in the standings, neither too dominant nor too weak.
Shanghai Port flexibly employs tactical formations such as 4-3-3, 5-4-1, and 5-3-2, reflecting adaptability to opponents, but lacks a clear fixed tactical trend
The goal difference is +5 after 22 matches, showing a balance between attack and defense, although not particularly impressive
Negative30%
Unstable defensive performance, with 15 goals conceded in 10 matches, including 3 losses where opponents scored at least 2 goals each, highlighting the lack of consistency when facing strong teams.
Poor disciplinary performance with 17 yellow cards and 1 red card in 10 matches, particularly 3 matches with 3 yellow cards each and 1 match with 1 red card, reflects a lack of control in confrontational situations
The absence of key players such as Zhang Yuan (midfielder) and Li Shuai (defender) due to injury and suspension could affect the team's ability to control the midfield and defense, especially when using the 5-4-1 or 5-3-2 formations.
Unstable performance with a result sequence of L-W-W-L-D-D-W-L-W-W in the last 10 matches, indicating limited ability to maintain performance, especially against strong opponents
Dalian YingboPositive35%
Dalian Yingbo has a stable starting lineup with 8 players who have started more than 15 matches, creating a solid backbone for Dalian Yingbo.
Some key players such as Frank Acheampong (scored 7 goals, created 4 assists) and Nicolae Stanciu (scored 7 goals, created 4 assists) are performing consistently, playing a key role in the team's attacking style.
Dalian Yingbo has a strong capability in creating corner kicks, averaging 6.2 per game, demonstrating proactiveness in long-ball scenarios and area control.
Neutral30%
Dalian Yingbo is currently ranked 6th in the Chinese Football Super League 2026 with 32 points from 22 matches, showing a stable position in the rankings but not strong enough to compete for the top positions.
The 4-3-3 tactical formation is widely used (accounting for 60% of all matches), but the lack of flexibility in changing the formation when facing strong opponents is an area that needs improvement.
The average goal-scoring rate of 3.27 goals per match (Over 0.5 goals: 100%) reflects an aggressive attacking style, but also indicates a lack of control in defense.
Negative35%
Dalian Yingbo is going through an unstable phase with a mixed record (3 wins, 3 draws, 4 losses in the last 10 matches), indicating inconsistency in their performance.
Poor defensive performance, conceding 17 goals (average 1.7 per game), especially in losses (conceding 14 goals in 4 games). Examples: lost 0-3 to Yunnan Yukun, lost 0-1 to Tianjin Jinmen Tiger
Poor match discipline, with a total of 16 yellow cards and 1 red card (an average of 1.6 cards per game), reflects an uncontrolled playing style prone to causing personnel losses
Negative goal difference (-6) after 22 matches indicates an imbalance between attacking and defensive play, while the clean sheet percentage stands at 27.27% (6 matches)
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Shanghai Port demonstrates a control-oriented playing style, emphasizing ball organization and creating opportunities through stars like Leonardo Nascimento, while Dalian Yingbo relies on sharp counterattacks, particularly through the involvement of Frank Acheampong. Both teams have the ability to create clear chances, but Shanghai Port excels in game control and maintaining continuous pressure, whereas Dalian Yingbo frequently threatens with quick plays, exploiting gaps in the opposing defense. The balance between control and counterattacks makes the match tactically multidimensional, with high potential for explosive moments from both sides. However, Shanghai Port shows greater stability in their defensive system, while Dalian Yingbo requires absolute concentration to limit the opponent's control.
Prediction for the match between Shanghai Port and Dalian Yingbo is 2-1.
Expert Prediction:
Shanghai Port-0.50 @2.01






























