Shanghai Port and Dalian Yingbo FC meet at SAIC Motor Pudong Arena, Shanghai on Sunday, Jul 12 at 1:35 PM with both clubs firmly in the mix for the European places in the Super League. Dalian Yingbo FC hold the advantage but neither side can afford to drop points.

Shanghai Port come into this fixture in mixed form (2W 1D 2L). Dalian Yingbo FC, meanwhile, arrive in red-hot form (4W from last 5) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. Shanghai Port won their last outing, while Dalian Yingbo FC suffered defeat — home advantage backed by momentum.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Shanghai Port and Dalian Yingbo FC have split their 3 meetings almost evenly (2W–0D–1W). Their last encounter ended in Shanghai Port won 0–1.

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