Shanghai Harbor vs Shandong Taishan: Shanghai Harbor resumes courage, Shandong Taishan hard to win
Shanghai Port were considered one of the favorites to win the Chinese Super League before the start of the 2022 season, but the post-season record has not been good, and midway through the campaign, it has not improved with the arrival of striker Wu Lei and the introduction of Vargas, Wu Lei's former teammate in Spain. Shanghai Port are currently fourth in the Chinese Super League table with 56 points from 17 wins, five draws and nine losses.
For Shandong Taishan, the strong Shanghai Harbor is a "score delivery boy". From the 2010 FA Cup to this year's Chinese Super League, Shanghai Harbor has played nearly 6 matches, with 1 draw and 5 losses. In the first round of this season's Chinese Super League, Shanghai Harbor lost 1-3 to Shandong Taishan on the road.
But this time around, the outcome of the rematch may be different.
Shandong Taishan is in good form recently. After defeating Wuhan Sanzhen leaders 1:1 away in the 30th round of the Chinese Super League, the Chinese Super League and FA Cup have won three consecutive matches in the last three games.
Recently Shanghai Port is not in bad form, undefeated in the last 3 matches of Chinese Super League and FA Cup with 2 wins and 1 draw.
Shanghai Port's overall strength is not lower than Shandong Taishan. The defending champions will suffer the strongest resistance, but it will be more difficult for Shanghai Port to win and a draw between the two sides is more likely. A draw would not be painful for Shanghai Port, but it would be enough to cost Shandong Taishan the title.
