- Shanghai Port have won two of their last three CSL matches against Zhejiang Professional FC, including a 3-0 victory at home six months ago.
- Zhejiang Professional have conceded 11 goals in five away matches and won just two of those.
Shanghai Port v Zhejiang Professional FC should be a good watch
Shanghai Port FC are 12th with 7 points and Zhejiang Professional FC are 8th with 10 points after 11 rounds of the Chinese Super League 2026. So neither side is going particularly well, but according to our Shanghai Port FC vs Zhejiang Professional FC prediction, there’s enough quality in each squad to make this a really interesting match between a pair of sides that are playing to different strengths.
Kevin Muscat’s side is built around a strong defensive structure, a controlled tempo and dangerous wide overloads which can leave opponents in disarray. They are hard to beat, especially at home where they have a good record despite a poor start to the season, and they always have a goal in them via set pieces.
Shanghai Port have drawn their last two games after a 2-2 away result against Beijing Guoan was followed by a 1-1 home tie against Shenzhen Peng City. They have the quality to win on Friday and will surely be up for it after a couple of draws, but this Shanghai Port FC vs Zhejiang Professional FC betting tips section suggests that Zhejiang Professional’s style of play should ensure that both teams score.
Zhejiang Professional’s attacking approach should ensure both teams find the net
Ross Aloisi took over as manager of the Lions recently and has immediately instilled an attacking philosophy upon his team. The Shanghai Port FC vs Zhejiang Professional FC preview shows they have pressed high up the field and played a vertical style of soccer that should suit Marko Tolic, who has scored two of their last five goals, and Alexandru Mitrita, who has five assists in just six games.
Zhejiang Professional are unbeaten in three matches after consecutive wins over Shenzhen Peng City (2-1) and Yunnan Yukun (2-1) were followed by a 1-1 draw at home to Tianjin Jinmen Tiger. Yudong Wang is their main man up front with four league goals in 11, but Mitrita has provided the creativity from midfield.
The Shanghai Port FC vs Zhejiang Professional FC prediction backs Shanghai Port to win this game and they are favoured to do so at 1.9, but we’re going to take the Lions on to push the hosts hard in a goal-fest. The Over 2.5 goals market is going off at 1.52 and looks to offer some value if you can get it, while Both Team to Score Yes is priced at 1.45.
