LiontipsShanghai Port vs Central Coast Mariners. Asian Champions League Match Prediction and Betting Tips
Command Analysis
Current form
Shanghai Port had a poor start in the European Cups. Kevin Muscat men drew with Johor (2:2) in the first round, and suffered a major fiasco against Pohang Steelers (0:3) in the second match. The team is not in the best mood for the upcoming match, as they suffered fiascos in the previous two matches. However, bookmakers believe that the team will be able to pull themselves together and play a great game, as they are the clear favorites. They have not played with their upcoming opponent before, so it will be interesting to see what tactics they choose for the game.
Disqualifications and injuries
Mateus is suspended and will not appear on the pitch.
Interesting trends for betting
Shanghai Port have lost their last two matches
The hosts have managed to score in nine of their last ten matches
Estimated lineup : Yan - Fu, Browning, Wai, Li - Cittadini, Jussa - Feng, Oscar, Vargas - Gustavo.
Current form
Central Coast Mariners had an even worse start to the Champions League. The current winners of the Australian A-League playoffs lost two matches in a row - first to China Shandong Taishan away (1:3), and then to Thailand Buriram United at home (1:2). The new season of the Australian Championship started on Friday. In the first round, Mark Jackson protégés drew with Melbourne Victory (0:0). Of course, there was a chance to win, especially since the visitors of the upcoming match were playing with an advantage from the 60th minute, but they failed to realize at least one dangerous moment. Considering who they will be playing in the upcoming match, and even on the road, the chances of a positive result are catastrophically small.
Disqualifications and injuries
Adam Pavlesic will miss the match due to disqualification.
Interesting trends for betting
Central Coast Mariners have gone six games without a regulation win
The visitors have conceded in four of their last five matches
Approximate lineup : Kulen - Rox, Tapp, Kaltak, Mauragis - Feizhao, Stelle, McCalmont, Doka - Edmondson, Kuol.
Trends
Bet Exact score 3:1
The visitors lost their last two away matches with the same score
9.60Shanghai Port to score in the second half
In five of the last six matches the bet came in
1.45Central Coast Mariners to score in second half
In three of the last five meetings the bet was successful
1.83Tip and bets
This season, Shanghai Port has become a real legend, because in their home stadium, few can oppose them. In 17 home matches, the team won 15 times and never suffered a defeat. It is not surprising that, looking at such statistics, bookmakers give such a small coefficient for the victory of the Chinese club.
Central Coast have played only two away games in the last two months, one ending in a draw and the other in defeat. The team is far from its ideal form, so it is unlikely that they will be able to put up a proper fight against their Chinese opponent on the road.
Our prediction is Asian handicap (-1.5) on Shanghai Port with odds of 1.96
Bet on total
Shanghai Port scores a lot, but also concede in almost every match. We are inclined to think that in this confrontation the hosts will also seize the initiative and will be able to score several times in 90 minutes of play, but it is unlikely that they will be able to keep their own goal intact.
Our prediction is total over 3.5 goals with odds of 1.94
Bet on corners
Judging by our description, it is clear that the game will most likely be open, so we will make another bet on the high total on the corners.
Our prediction is total over 8.5 corners with odds of 1.68
