Qingdao West Coast vs Shanghai Port Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

Both of the previous fixtures between the two sides have been won by the team from Shanghai.

Qingdao West Coast are all set to host Shanghai Port on matchday 3 of the Chinese Super League 2025 season. The hosts have won one of their two games and are in fourth place on the points table. The visitors are on the top, having won both of their initial league games. It is going to be an interesting clash.

Qingdao West Coast will be at home, which will be one of the positives for them. The visitors are surely going to give them a tough time. Qingdao West Coast might come up with some fresh tactics which can create some problems for the visitors.

Shanghai Port are the defending champions of the Chinese Super League and will be looking to continue their winning run here. After winning their first two matches of the new season, the confidence levels of the Shanghai team will be on positive levels and considering their previous meeting, this game might not be a big problem for the visitors here.

Kick-off:

• Location: Qingdao, China
• Stadium: Qingdao West Coast University City Stadium
• Date: Friday, March 28
• Kick-off Time: 16:30 IST/ 11:00 GMT/ 06:00 ET/ 03:00 PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Qingdao West Coast: D-W-L-D-W

Shanghai Port: L-W-W-L-L

Players to Watch

Indio (Qingdao West Coast)

The Brazilian midfielder will be looking to emerge as the game-changer for his side. He has a total of three goal contributions in two league games at the moment. Indio has a massive role to play as they are going to battle against Shanghai Port, which is going to be a tough affair for the hosts.

Gustavo (Shanghai Port)

The Brazilian forward has scored two goals in two Chinese Super League matches this season. Gustavo was not at his best, and Shanghai Port were knocked out of the AFC Champions League Elite because of that. He will be looking to make a comeback, and Gustavo is one of the main men in the attacking front for the visitors.

The 4 new signings of Shanghai Port, Matheus Jussa, Gustavo, Will Donkin & Wang Zhen'ao were made public at the club preseason mobilization ceremony.#CSL #CSL2024 pic.twitter.com/d0hW9SGeaJ

— HOTPOT FOOTBALL (@HotpotFootball) February 22, 2024

Match Facts

• Qingdao West Coast have not won either of their two games against the Shanghai team.
• Shanghai Port have won two Chinese Super League titles in a row after their win in the 2024 season.
• They coming from a two-match losing streak in the AFC Champions League.

Qingdao West Coast vs Shanghai Port: Betting Tips and Odds

• Shanghai Port to win @8/15 bet365
• Goals over 3.5 @23/20 Betvictor
• Gustavo to score @15/4 bet365

Injury and Team News

All of the squad members for both Qingdao West Coast and Shanghai Port are fit and ready to be in action.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 2

Qingdao West Coast won: 0

Shanghai Port won: 2

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

Qingdao West Coast predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Li Hao (GK); Chengdong, Jie, Riccieli, Hongli; Xu Bin, Indio; Luz, Duan, Davidson; Yakubu

Shanghai Port predicted lineup (3-4-1-2)

Junling (GK); Zhen, Guangtai, Ang; Wang, Jussa, Xu Xin, Shuai; Vital; Gustavo, Leonardo

Match Prediction

Qingdao West Coast have never won a match against their upcoming opponents. This time around as well, Shanghai Port are likely to steal a win here in the Chinese Super League 2025 fixture.

Prediction: Qingdao West Coast 1-3 Shanghai Port

Telecast Details

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