David Flower
Dailysports's expert
One of the fixtures in the 6th round of the AFC Champions League group stage will take place on Tuesday in Shanghai, where local side Shanghai Port hosts Korean outfit Gwangju. Here’s a promising bet on the match outcome with strong winning potential.
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Match Preview
The "Red Eagles" have enjoyed a stellar campaign in the Chinese Super League, currently topping the table. With 25 victories and just two defeats in 30 matches, Kevin Muscat's side holds a narrow one-point lead over city rivals Shanghai Shenhua.
In their most recent league fixture, Shanghai Port dominated Tianjin Tigers with an emphatic 5-0 home win. However, they faced a setback in the AFC Champions League, falling 1-3 to Kawasaki Frontale away. They bounced back in the fifth round, defeating Ulsan by the same scoreline, positioning them seventh in the AFC standings.
Gwangju started the Champions League strongly, winning their first three matches with a combined score of 11-2. However, they faltered in Japan against Vissel Kobe, losing 0-2 in the fourth round. They retained second place in the group by narrowly defeating Shanghai Shenhua 1-0 in the fifth round.
In the K-League 1, Gwangju's domestic form has been less convincing. After consecutive draws with Jeonbuk Motors (1-1) and Jeju United (0-0), they sit a disappointing ninth, embroiled in a relegation battle.
Probable Line-ups
- Shanghai Port: Yan; Li, Li, Browning, Wang; Vargas, Mateus, Oscar, Leo Cittadini; Gustavo, Feng
- Gwangju: Kim; Kim, An, Byun, Du; An, Park, Moon, Jeong; Jeong, Lee
Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- Shanghai Port has won four of their last five matches in all competitions.
- Gwangju has secured only one victory in their previous five games.
- None of Gwangju's recent matches have seen over 2.5 goals scored.
Prediction
The hosts are in fine form, especially at home, and bookmakers have them as clear favorites, offering odds of 1.75 for a Shanghai Port win. This looks like an excellent betting opportunity.
