Watch Chengdu Rongcheng vs Shanghai Port in the CSL
Shanghai remain two points clear at the top of the division
This match takes place at Chengdu Phoenix Mountain Sports Park
Tip: Chengdu Rongcheng v Shanghai Port | Odds |
Over 2.5 Goals Total Goals | @1.50 |
Chengdu Rongcheng vs Shanghai Port Predictions
An entertaining contest seems likely in Friday's vital CSL matchup.
I expect a minimum of three goals scored at Chengdu Phoenix Mountain Sports Park.
Chengdu Rongcheng have seen over 2.5 goals in 9 of their last 12 home matches (CSL)
Chengdu Rongcheng have seen over 2.5 goals in 3 of their last 5 matches against Shanghai Port
Shanghai Port have seen over 2.5 goals in 8 of their last 9 matches (CSL)
Head to Head
Friday's CSL contest will be the seventh meeting between Chengdu Rongcheng and Shanghai Port. Shanghai lead the H2H record with four wins to Chengdu's two.
Chengdu Rongcheng Form
Chengdu return to CSL action three weeks after a 2-0 win against Meizhou Hakka at Phoenix Mountain Sports Park. Mutellip Iminqari's first goal of the season secured a comfortable victory for Seo Jung-Won's side.
An excellent run of form in home fixtures sees Rongcheng unbeaten in their last ten matches in Chengdu (W8, D2). Jung-Won's men scored at least two goals in all ten contests..
Placed third in the division, Chengdu find themselves 17 points behind Shanghai with three fixtures still outstanding.
Chengdu Rongcheng Team News
Head coach Jung Won could keep faith with the same selection that eased past Meizhou Hakka three weeks ago. The hosts have no reported injury issues this weekend.
Shanghai Port Form
Shanghai Port face their first fixture in 18 days after a painful 3-0 defeat against Pohang Steelers in the Asian Champions League.
The Red Eagles have been in fantastic form domestically, recording victories in 19 of 20 CSL games played since April.
With only three games remaining in the CSL campaign, Kevin Muscat's side remain top of the division, two points clear of city rivals Shanghai Shenhua.
Shanghai Port Team News
Port boss Muscat has no new injury issues to deal with on Friday.
Long-term absentee Will Donkin remains the only player still unavailable for selection.