Liam Duckstein
Liaoning Tieren welcome Shanghai Port to Tiexi Stadium for a Chinese Super League regular season clash on May 29. Both teams sit mid-table but are fighting for momentum. Liaoning Tieren recently stunned Zhejiang Professional with a 5-0 victory, showing their potential when everything clicks. Shanghai Port, coached by Kevin Muscat, have struggled to turn draws into wins but remain a disciplined side. The battle between Tieren’s Guy Mbenza, who has netted six in his last five, and Port’s creative force Mateus Vital, will be a focal point. Expect a tactical duel as both coaches favor the 5-4-1 setup.
The hot stat: Liaoning Tieren smashed five past Zhejiang Professional in their last home game showing explosive attacking promise despite their league position.
| 🏆 Tournament: | Chinese Super League 2026 (Regular Season) |
| 🏟 Venue: | Tiexi Stadium, Shenyang |
| 🗓️ Date: | 29.05.2026 |
| ⏰ Time: | 13:35 CEST |
Liaoning Tieren vs Shanghai Port prediction
We predict both teams to score with a slight edge to Liaoning Tieren. Their attack, led by Guy Mbenza, looks sharp and motivated after the 5-0 thrashing of Zhejiang. Shanghai Port remain organized and possess a technical midfield, but their defense has allowed too many shots recently.
Tieren’s aggressive approach generates chances but also sees them rack up fouls (56 in last 5) and yellow cards. Shanghai Port are more composed in possession, with higher pass accuracy (82% vs 78%) but still concede corners and break up play with tactical fouling (79 fouls, 16 yellows in 5). Expect action at both ends, as neither defense looks impenetrable.
| 🔥Hot Tip: | Both teams to score & Over 2.5 goals |
| ⚽Total Goals: | Over 2.5 |
| 💥Both Teams To Score: | Yes |
| 🎯Total Corners: | Over 8.5 |
Team Analysis
Liaoning Tieren enter this match with renewed confidence after a statement 5-0 win over Zhejiang Professional. Their attack clicked, Mbenza was unstoppable, and the midfield pressed well, suffocating opposition build-up. Before that, a hard-fought 2-1 win against Qingdao Hainiu and a 2-2 draw with Wuhan Three Towns highlight a side that can both score and concede in bunches. Defensive gaps remain, but when their frontline fires, they can trouble anyone.
Shanghai Port have found wins hard to come by, drawing four of their last five, including a gritty 1-1 with Tianjin Jinmen Tiger. Their 1-0 upset of Chengdu Better City underlined their potential against top teams. Port’s midfield controls possession, with Mateus Vital adding two goals in five, but a lack of clinical finishing has cost them. Their defensive discipline is offset by frequent bookings and a tendency to concede from set-pieces.
Most recent Head-to-Head Matches
| Statistic | Liaoning Tieren | Shanghai Port |
|---|---|---|
| Total shots | 64 | 43 |
| Free kicks | 19 | 13 |
| Corner kicks | 18 | 16 |
| Total fouls | 56 | 79 |
| Pass accuracy (%) | 78 | 82 |
| Interceptions | 61 | 43 |
| Offsides | 19 | 13 |
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Pre-game odds and win probability: Liaoning Tieren the favourite
- Moneyline Liaoning Tieren 2.40 | Shanghai Port 2.70
- Draw 3.79
- Over/Under Over 2.5 2.00 | Under 2.5 1.80
- BTTS (both teams to score) Yes 1.65 | No 2.20
Bookmakers marginally favor Liaoning Tieren at home. Their recent demolition job on Zhejiang and strong home scoring record tip the scale. The draw price reflects both teams’ propensity for shared points Shanghai Port have drawn 4 of their last 5. Over 2.5 goals at even money suggests expectation of an open contest. The BTTS market leans heavily toward “Yes”, and based on the stats, we agree. Both defenses have vulnerabilities and each side has multiple attacking threats.
Possible Starting Lineups
Liaoning Tieren possible starting eleven
- GK: Zhang Yan
- DF: Pan Ximing, Pavle Vagic, Gao Jiarun, Yuan Mincheng, Li Haoran
- MF: Takahiro Kunimoto, Yan Dinghao, Li Tixiang, Luis Antonio Ferreira Rodrigues
- FW: Guy Mbenza
Zhang Yan is the clear number one. Defensively, Ximing, Vagic, Jiarun, Mincheng, and Haoran have featured most and offer a mix of experience and discipline in the back five. The midfield quartet of Kunimoto, Dinghao, Lixiang, and Rodrigues brings work rate, ball winning, and a bit of creativity Dinghao has chipped in with a goal and always covers ground. Mbenza up front is the undoubted danger man. The 5-4-1 offers both stability and quick transitions, suiting Tieren’s direct style.
Shanghai Port possible starting eleven
- GK: Yan Junling
- DF: Wei Zhen, Zhang Linpeng, Jiang Guangtai, Bao Shimeng, Yang Xi Alex
- MF: Mateus Vital, Zhang Yuan, Wang Zhen’ao, Leonardo Nascimento Lopes de Souza
- FW: Li Xinxiang
Yan Junling is ever-present in goal. Defenders Zhen, Linpeng, Guangtai, Shimeng, and Yang Xi Alex have all logged significant minutes, forming a settled unit in the back five. In midfield, Vital and Yuan control tempo, Wang Zhen’ao offers defensive support, and Leonardo adds creative spark. Li Xinxiang leads the line, backed by two goals and two assists recently. The 5-4-1 is the default shape for Muscat’s Port compact, looking to strike on the break or through set pieces.
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Shanghai Port. Source: Official Facebook. Edited photo
The Verdict
We predict an open game, with both teams finding the net and at least three goals scored. Tieren’s home form and clinical edge give them a narrow advantage, but Shanghai Port’s midfield quality keeps them in every game. Expect intensity, cards, and set-piece chances. Our pick: Both teams to score and Over 2.5 goals, with a slight preference for Liaoning Tieren to edge it.
