TIPS - Meizhou Hakka VS Shanghai Port F.C.

[(Meizhou Hakka) Strength]:
1. Meizhou Hakka are currently third from the bottom in the league table, on the verge of the relegation zone. The team urgently need points to improve their ranking and are highly motivated in this match.
2. Brazilian foreign player Rodrigo Henrique has contributed 2 goals and 5 assists in the league this season and plays an important role for the team in offensive end.

[(Meizhou Hakka) Weakness]:
1. Meizhou Hakka lost 0-3 to Shandong Taishan F.C. in their last match. They have only managed one draw and nine losses in their last ten games, with poor form.
2. Meizhou Hakka have suffered four consecutive defeats at home so far, and the team's recent home performance has also been very poor.
3. Meizhou Hakka have scored only 2 goals and conceded 11 ones in their last 5 matches. Their offensive and defensive performances are rather poor.
4. Meizhou Hakka lost 9 of their last 10 games in AH.

[(Shanghai Port F.C.) Strength]:
1. Shanghai Port F.C. currently rank second in the league table, with a six-point gap from the leaders Shanghai Shenhua. In this match, Shanghai Port F.C. are determined to secure all three points to narrow the gap and are highly motivated.
2. Leonardo has scored 4 goals and provided 2 assists in the last 6 league matches, with good form.
3. Shanghai Port F.C. drew 2-2 with Qingdao West Coast in their last match. They have achieved an unbeaten record of 3 wins and 1 draw in their last 4 games, performing quite well overall.
4. Shanghai Port F.C. have remained unbeaten in their last 8 away games and won 7 of them, demonstrating an outstanding away performance.
5. Shanghai Port F.C. have scored 10 goals and conceded 4 ones in their last 4 matches. The team's offensive performance is excellent and their defense is also relatively solid.
6. The two teams have met seven times in the last five years, with Shanghai Port F.C. winning six and drawing one, holding a clear advantage.

[(Shanghai Port F.C.) Neutral]:
1. Shanghai Port F.C. won 2 of their last 4 games in AH.

[Tips]:
Meizhou Hakka have only managed one draw and nine losses in their last ten matches, with poor form.

Even at home, Meizhou Hakka's record and performance have not improved.

On the other hand, Shanghai Port F.C. have achieved 3 wins and 1 draw in their last 4 matches, with good form.

The team have also achieved an outstanding record of 7 wins and 1 draw in their previous 8 away games, demonstrating an excellent away performance.

There is a huge gap between both sides in the league table, with 2nd-placed Shanghai Port F.C. having a clearly superior strength.

The AH line is -1.5 for the away side.

So Shanghai Port F.C. are expected to win this game.

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