- Shanghai Port have lost just 2 of their last 14 home league games (Won 8, Drawn 4).
- Zhejiang Professional are on a 5 game unbeaten run in all competitions (Won 1, Drawn 4).
- Shanghai Port have not lost to Zhejiang Professional in their last 2 head-to-heads (Won 1, Drawn 1).
Big Shanghai battle on the cards in a clash of contrasting styles
This Shanghai Port FC vs Zhejiang Professional FC preview highlights that Shanghai Port are the leading team in Super League 2025 with 60 points from 28 matches, but their recent form has taken a bit of a dip with two wins, one draw, and two defeats in their last five games in all competitions. Their most recent outings have seen them suffer a 1-3 loss to Shandong Luneng Taishan FC in the Super League and a 2-0 home defeat to Machida Zelvia in the AFC Champions League.
Kevin Muscat’s side has a great home record in the Super League 2025 though with eight wins, four draws and just two losses in their 14 outings to date. They’re solid, yet not impenetrable at home, averaging 2.21 goals per game scored and 1.29 goals conceded, suggesting there will be opportunities at both ends of the field on Friday. Our Shanghai Port FC vs Zhejiang Professional FC prediction takes this strong home form into account.
Shanghai Port set up in either a 4-2-3-1 or a 4-3-3 system, favouring short passing and dominating the ball with Oscar pulling the strings in midfield. When the hosts press, they do it with a high-intensity all over the pitch, meaning their games can be end-to-end, with plenty of goals. Muscat’s men are the clear favourites to win at 1.4 this Friday, while Zhejiang Professional are 6.0 to pull off the upset with the draw at 5.0.
Zhejiang Professional are consistent, but not spectacular
Zhejiang Professional are flying under the radar in 7th place in the Super League 2025 after taking 41 points from 28 games this season. This Shanghai Port FC vs Zhejiang Professional FC prediction also considers that it’s been a solid campaign for Raul Caneda’s team, and they’re unbeaten in their last five (Won 1, Drawn 4).
Caneda has been pragmatic since taking the reins in January, setting up his team in a compact, possession-resistant style where they absorb pressure, counter attack quickly and score from set pieces. Our Shanghai Port FC vs Zhejiang Professional FC betting tips suggest keeping an eye on Yudong Wang, the team’s top scorer in the Super League 2025 with 11 goals from 27 appearances, but Yago Cariello has been their red-hot finisher in recent weeks, netting six of their last ten goals.
