Shandong Taishan vs Shanghai Port Predictions & Tips - Goals on the Cards in CFA Cup Clash
Shandong Taishan and Shanghai Port lock horns in this week’s CFA Cup quarter-final at Jinan Olympic Sports Center. Both sides come in strong form: Shandong fresh from a dramatic 3-2 win and solid home record, Shanghai on a five-game unbeaten run. With both teams demonstrating attacking prowess and inconsistent defense, expect a lively match with both teams likely to score and at least three goals in total. Key team news includes a likely unchanged attack for Shandong, while Wu Lei could start for Shanghai Port.
- Shandong Taishan host Shanghai Port in CFA Cup quarter-final
- Goals expected in Tuesday’s contest at Jinan Olympic Sports Center
- Get our Shandong Taishan vs Shanghai Port tips in the CFA Cup
- Shandong Taishan vs Shanghai Port Predictions
- Goals Backed in Jinan
- Shandong Hold Recent H2H Advantage
- Shandong Claim Dramatic Shanghai Win
- Shanghai Port Extend Unbeaten Run
- Shandong Taishan vs Shanghai Port Team News
Shandong Taishan vs Shanghai Port Predictions
Shandong Taishan host Shanghai Port at Jinan Olympic Sports Center on Tuesday with a place in the CFA Cup semi-finals at stake.
Both teams are in good form, and a likely competitive contest should deliver in the goal markets.
I have stakes on BTTS and over 2.5 goals on Tuesday.
Goals Backed in Jinan
- Shandong Taishan have seen BTTS & over 2.5 goals in 7 of their last 9 matches
- Shandong Taishan have seen BTTS in 7 of their last 9 matches against Shanghai Port
- Shanghai Port have seen BTTS in 11 of their last 14 matches
- Shanghai Port have seen over 2.5 goals in 8 of their last 13 matches
Shandong Hold Recent H2H Advantage
Shandong Taishan and Shanghai Port have met on 14 occasions since 2020. Shandong won five of those contests, while Shanghai claimed four victories.
Five matches finished as draws.
Shandong Claim Dramatic Shanghai Win
Shandong come into Tuesday’s CFA Cup clash in high spirits after an impressive 3-2 road victory against Shanghai Shenhua on Friday.
Maiwulang Mijiti gave Shandong an early lead, but Rafael Ratao and Luis Asue turned the game around before half-time.
Cryzan levelled from the spot before Raphael Merkies struck four minutes later to complete a superb comeback win.
In an entertaining encounter, Taishan just about deserved their victory. The visitors registered 14 efforts, generating an xG of 2.32, while Shenhua’s 19 shots produced a final xG total of 1.70.
High-scoring outcomes have been frequent for Shandong. An average of 3.80 goals per game were scored in their last 21 competitive fixtures since April. Sixteen of those fixtures finished with BTTS.
The home side have enjoyed a strong run of form in recent weeks, picking up four victories from their last five fixtures. Taishan have also performed well in Jinan this season, winning seven and losing only two of their 12 home league fixtures.
Their CFA Cup campaign began with a comfortable 5-0 victory at Guangxi Hengchen before a penalty shootout victory against Wuhan in the round of sixteen.
Shanghai Port Extend Unbeaten Run
Shanghai Port make the trip to Jinan after grinding out a 1-0 victory against Shenzhen Peng City on Friday.
In an evenly balanced and tight encounter, Kuai Jiwen’s 81st-minute goal secured the points for Kevin Muscat’s side.
The visitors enjoyed 57% possession and registered ten attempts, including six on target, as they claimed their fourth victory in five matches.
Clean sheets have been rare for Muscat’s men. They had conceded at least one goal in 12 of 13 previous fixtures. An average of 2.92 goals per game was scored in those fixtures.
Port are now unbeaten in five games since suffering a 1-0 home defeat against Shandong at the start of August. Shanghai have since scored victories against Chongqing Tonglianglong, Wuhan Three Towns, Qingdao Hainiu and Shenzhen, with a 1-1 draw against Dalian Yingbo their only dropped points in that period.
The CSL champions required penalties to secure their place in Monday’s quarter-final, eventually edging past Shenzhen Peng City after a 1-1 draw in the previous round.
Shandong Taishan vs Shanghai Port Team News
Shandong Taishan: (3-4-3) Yu Jinyong; Yang Ruiqi, Pedro Alvaro, Liu Yang; Maiwulang Mijiti, Jiaxi Yin, Imran Memet, Chen Pu; Cryzan, Zeca, Valeri Qazaishvili
Tang Tian is likely to retain much of the side that claimed Friday’s impressive victory against Shanghai Shenhua.
Experienced Georgian forward Valeri Qazaishvili is set to lead the attack. The Shandong forward has scored five goals in 27 appearances this season.
The hosts have no reported injury issues.
Shanghai Port: (4-2-3-1) Yan Junling; Wang Zhen'ao, Wei Zhen, Zhang Linpeng, Li Shuai; Jean Claude, Kuai Jiwen; Li Xinxiang, Oscar Melendo, Prince Ampem; Leonardo
Port boss Muscat could make one or two changes following Friday’s narrow victory in Shenzhen.
Wu Lei made an immediate impact from the bench by assisting Kuai Jiwen’s winner and could earn a recall to the starting XI.
Leonardo should continue to lead the attack, with Oscar Melendo and Prince Ampem also expected to start.
Verdict
Both teams have plenty of quality in the final third, and I expect an entertaining and competitive CFA Cup clash this week.
BTTS is my first pick, with a minimum of three goals likely at Jinan Olympic Sports Center.
BTTS is my first pick, with a minimum of three goals likely at Jinan Olympic Sports Center.
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