Shandong Taishan vs Shanghai Port prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups - November 23, 2024
China Cup Final Prediction: Shandong Taishan vs. Shanghai Port.
Shandong Taishan
This season has been underwhelming for Shandong Taishan. The team missed out on a top-three finish in the league, ending in fifth place. The Chinese Cup offers them a chance at redemption, but simply reaching the final is not enough—they need to win the trophy.
In the AFC Champions League, Shandong recently suffered a 2-4 defeat against Pohang Steelers in South Korea. They currently sit ninth in their group, just one point away from the top eight, keeping their playoff hopes alive. To defeat a strong opponent like Shanghai Port in this final, they will need to deliver their very best performance.
Shanghai Port
About three weeks ago, Shanghai Port clinched the Chinese Super League title, edging out Shanghai Shenhua by just one point. Remarkably, they trailed by one point with two matches left in the season but capitalized on their rival's slip-up to secure the championship.
Shanghai Port is also competing in the AFC Champions League, where they lost their last match 1-3 to Kawasaki Frontale, conceding all three goals in the first half. With four points from four matches, they sit 10th in their group, only two points shy of the playoff zone. The club remains in good form overall and is eyeing a "golden double" with a victory in the Chinese Cup.
Probable Lineups
- Shandong Taishan: Wang; Gao, Marcel Scales, Zheng, Liu; Qie, Liao, Kazaishvili; Cryzan, Li, Zeca.
- Shanghai Port: Yan; Fu, Browning, Li, Li; Oscar, Matheus Jussa, Leo Cittadini; Vargas, Gustavo, Wu.
Match Facts
- Shandong has won just one of their last four matches across all competitions.
- Shanghai has won three of their last four games.
- Odds: Shandong Win (W1): 4.4, Draw (X): 4.15, Shanghai Win (W2): 1.62
Head-to-Head
The teams have faced each other twice this season, with Shanghai Port winning both matches: 4-3 at home and 1-0 away.
Prediction
Based on the odds and recent form, Shanghai Port is the clear favorite to achieve a "golden double" this season. While Shandong will be motivated to make a statement, Shanghai’s stronger squad and winning momentum make them the more likely victor. Prediction: A clean win for Shanghai Port.
