Levi Rothermund
Shanghai Port welcomes Shenzhen Peng City at the Shanghai Pudong Football Stadium in a Chinese Super League regular season clash on May 6, 2026. Both teams, stuck in mid-table, need a positive result to keep their campaigns on track. The bookmakers have Shanghai Port as clear favorites, but Shenzhen’s knack for gritty away performances shouldn’t be dismissed. With both sides coming off mixed results, the match offers a window into two squads searching for stability. Keep an eye on Mateus Vital of Shanghai Port—his creative influence in midfield shapes the home side’s attack. For Shenzhen, striker Wesley Moraes Ferreira da Silva is the go-to man for goals, having bagged two in his last five appearances.
Hot stat: Shanghai Port’s last home outing saw them put four goals past Wuhan Three Towns—evidence of their attacking ceiling when things click.
| 🏆 Tournament: | Chinese Super League 2026 Regular Season |
| 🏟 Venue: | Shanghai Pudong Football Stadium, Shanghai |
| 🗓️ Date: | 06.05.2026 |
| ⏰ Time: | 13:35 CEST |
Shanghai Port vs Shenzhen Peng City prediction
We think Shanghai Port is the best value pick for this fixture. They play at home, carry a higher average ball possession, and generate more total shots than Shenzhen Peng City. Even though both sides share the same 33% win rate in their last six matches, Shanghai Port’s offensive numbers outpace their visitors—seven goals and 57 shots in their last five matches, compared to Shenzhen’s five goals from 54 shots.
Shanghai Port’s aggressive approach yields plenty of corners (24 in five matches) but also comes with 14 yellow cards, hinting at moments of recklessness. Shenzhen Peng City, operating in a 5-4-1, tends to sit deeper, posting more interceptions (46 vs. Shanghai’s 43) but also surrendering more fouls (57 in five matches). Both teams’ discipline issues could mean more set-piece opportunities and a scrappy game. The high foul counts for both suggest frequent game stoppages, potentially slowing down the tempo and opening doors for more cards or free kick goals.
| 🔥Hot Tip: | Over 4.5 cards |
| ⚽Total Goals: | Over 2.5 |
| 💥Both Teams To Score: | Yes |
| 🎯Total Corners: | Over 9.5 |
Team Analysis
Shanghai Port’s recent run has been rough—just two wins in their last six. Their previous match, a surprising 1-3 defeat at home to Qingdao Hainiu, exposed defensive lapses, but also showed their willingness to commit bodies forward. In the prior game, they hammered Wuhan Three Towns 4-0, flashing their potential to dominate weaker sides. The inconsistency is glaring: good against teams in the lower half, but lacking against sharper opposition.
Shenzhen Peng City enters after a 1-2 home defeat to Zhejiang Professional. Their form pattern: win one, lose the next. They scraped a narrow win against Liaoning Tieren before slipping up against Beijing Guoan and Chongqing Tongliangloong. Shenzhen can frustrate with defensive numbers, but when pressed, their back five leaks goals. Even their attack, with just five goals in five games, shows how reliant they are on isolated moments from forwards like Wesley and Deabeas Owusu-Sekyere.
Most recent Head-to-Head Matches
| Statistic | Shanghai Port | Shenzhen Peng City |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 7 | 2 |
| Total shots | 57 | 54 |
| Free kicks | 3 | 2 |
| Corner kicks | 24 | 22 |
| Total fouls | 64 | 57 |
| Pass accuracy (%) | 86.4 | 77.6 |
| Interceptions | 43 | 46 |
| Offsides | 7 | 7 |
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Pre-game odds and win probability: Shanghai Port the favourite
- Moneyline Shanghai Port 1.22-1.57 | Shenzhen Peng City 3.70-4.95
- Draw 4.45
- Over/Under Over 2.5 1.80 | Under 2.5 2.00
- BTTS (both teams to score) Yes 1.75 | No 2.05
The bookies clearly back Shanghai Port at home. A price as short as 1.22 on some markets shows confidence in a bounce-back result, with Shenzhen priced up at over 4.95 for the upset. Draw odds hover around 4.45—pretty high for a match between inconsistent teams, but the attacking trends justify this. Over 2.5 goals sits near 1.80, reflecting both sides’ tendency to concede and score. Both teams to score at 1.75 feels fair given the defensive stats and recent head-to-heads.
Shenzhen Peng City. Source: Official Facebook
Possible Starting Lineups
Shanghai Port possible starting eleven
- GK: Yan Junling
- DF: Wei Zhen, Bao Shimeng, Umidjan Yusup
- MF: Wang Shenchao, Mateus Vital, Lu Yongtao, Yang Xi Alex
- FW: Liu Zhurun, Prince Ampem, Li Xinxiang
Yan Junling remains a lock in goal. Wei Zhen and Bao Shimeng anchor the back, with Umidjan Yusup’s interceptions providing support. The midfield four revolves around Mateus Vital—Shanghai’s creative engine—and the hard-working Lu Yongtao. Out wide, Yang Xi Alex’s two goals in five matches offer an extra threat, while Wang Shenchao provides energy on the right. Up front, Liu Zhurun and Prince Ampem bring movement and goal threat, with Li Xinxiang a mobile option. We expect a 3-4-3 formation, allowing for aggressive wing play. Vital and Alex are the ones to watch for creating and finishing chances.
Shenzhen Peng City possible starting eleven
- GK: Peng Peng
- DF: Hu Ruibao, Jiang Zhipeng, Yang Yiming, Xuan Zhijian, Filip Benković
- MF: Eden Karzev, Dai Wai-Tsun, Yao Junsheng, Tim Chow
- FW: Wesley Moraes Ferreira da Silva
Peng Peng should start in goal, backed by a defensive five: Hu Ruibao, Jiang Zhipeng, Yang Yiming, Xuan Zhijian, and Filip Benković. The midfield is likely to feature Karzev (who brings goals and energy), Dai Wai-Tsun, Yao Junsheng, and Tim Chow, all tasked with breaking up play and launching counters. Up front, Wesley leads the line as the primary goal threat. The 5-4-1 formation underlines Shenzhen’s preference for defensive shape first, looking to frustrate and spring quick attacks. Karzev and Wesley are the danger men if Shenzhen are to score.
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Shanghai Port. Source: Official Facebook
TipsGG Match Prediction
Our TipsGG punters team expects Shanghai Port to win, but not without resistance. Both teams leak goals, so both scoring looks likely. We think Shanghai Port’s attacking edge and home advantage will prove decisive, but their shaky defense might keep things tense until the final whistle. Shenzhen has weapons up front to grab a goal, but their defensive record against top-half teams remains a red flag. The cards market, over 2.5 goals, and both teams to score all appeal for punters hunting value.
