Qingdao Hainiu welcome Shanghai Port at Qingdao Tiantai Stadium, Qingdao on Saturday, May 2 at 1:00 PM in a Super League fixture that's tighter on paper than the positions suggest — just 2 points split them in the table.

Qingdao Hainiu come into this fixture out of form (1W 2L recently). Shanghai Port, meanwhile, arrive in mixed form (2W 1D 2L) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. Qingdao Hainiu head into this on the back of a defeat, while Shanghai Port arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Despite playing at home, Qingdao Hainiu face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Shanghai Port have won 7 of 8 encounters. Their last encounter ended in Shanghai Port won 4–3. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 5.2 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Qingdao Hainiu a slight edge, but Shanghai Port are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.