On Monday morning, Shanghai Port and Hebei clash in the Chinese Super League, as the home side attempt to move up the table and the visitors look to escape the relegation zone.
The home side has experienced mixed fortunes so far this season in the Chinese Super League. They currently sit in ninth place in the Chinese top-flight standings, having picked up ten points from their opening seven league games of the campaign.
Ivan Leko’s team head into this game showing signs of more encouraging form, as Shanghai Port has won three of their last five league matches while suffering just one defeat. However, they needed a last-gasp goal from in-form striker Cherif Ndiaye last time out to rescue a 1-1 draw in a derby match against Shanghai Shenhua. The goal was the Senegalese’s fourth in five Super League appearances.
Shanghai Port have a solid recent home record in the Chinese Super League, winning nine of their last 12 home games while suffering just two defeats.
This season has been a tale of woe so far for the visitors, as they have picked up just three points from their opening seven league matches. Their points tally means they are currently in the relegation zone in 17th place in the standings.
After losing their opening six league games of the season, Hebei got back to winning ways last time out by recording a 2-1 home win over Wuhan Yangtze. The victory ended a ten-game losing streak for the Hebei in the Super League dating back to last season. It was also their first win in 16 league games dating back to last August.
Forebet predicts that Shanghai Port will record a victory in a low-scoring encounter to end any hope of victory last time out, inspiring a positive run for Hebei.