Shanghai Port vs Central Coast Mariners Prediction and Betting Tips | 22nd October 2024

Shanghai Port will play host to Central Coast Mariners at SAIC Motor Pudong Arena in the AFC Champions League Elite on Tuesday. Both teams performed badly in their previous meetings and will be looking to improve their chances this time.

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Shanghai Port dropped two points at home in their opening game when they were held to a 2-2 draw by Malaysian side Johor Darul Ta'zim. On matchday two, they suffered a 3-0 drubbing at the hands of Korean giants Pohang Steelers, leaving the Chinese representatives 10th in the East Region table on one point.

The Red Eagles’ impressive six-game undefeated streak hit a snag in their last two outings when they suffered merciless defeats, with six goals conceded. Shanghai Port continue their Chinese Super League title push, with two rounds of matches to conclude the season. They sit second, trailing the top spot by two points.

Central Coast Mariners will seek to address their poor run of results so far in this edition. They stumbled and fell in their opening match against Shandong Taishan from China, losing 3-1, before dropping maximum points at home against Buriram United 2-1. The visitors sit one place above the floor with zero points.

Mariners made their return to the Asian premier club competition this year following a nine-year absence. Their last appearance occurred in 2015 when they made it to the qualifying playoff round. Central Coast Mariners accomplished a double last season in the A-League, winning both the Premiership and the Championship.

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Shanghai Port vs Central Coast Mariners Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

• Shanghai Port’s best record in the AFC Champions League Elite is a semi-final finish while Central Coast Mariners’ is the round of 16.
• Shanghai Port have won four times and drawn once in their last five matches at home in all competitions.
• Shanghai Port have won six times in their last 10 matches, drawing once and losing thrice.
• Central Coast Mariners have won thrice and lost twice in their last five matches on the road.
• Shanghai Port have won thrice and lost twice in their last five matches while Central Coast Mariners have won once, drawn twice and lost twice. Form Guide: Shanghai Port – L-L-W-W-W, Central Coast Mariners – W-D-L-L-D.

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Shanghai Port vs Central Coast Mariners Prediction

Shanghai Port are in good shape but it appears they are quite stretched in their push to defend their top-flight title. However, they cannot afford to fumble at home against the visitors.

Central Coast Mariners need to avoid a third defeat in a row. However, prevailing over a determined side at home may prove difficult.

Shanghai Port are expected to come out on top based on form and home advantage.

Prediction: Shanghai Port 2-1 Central Coast Mariners

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Shanghai Port vs Central Coast Mariners Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result – Shanghai Port to win

Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes

Tip 3: Shanghai Port to score first – Yes

Tip 4: Central Coast Mariners to score - Yes