TIPS - Shanghai Port F.C. VS Yunnan Yukun

[(Shanghai Port F.C.) Neutral]:
1. Shanghai Port F.C. have seen both teams score in their last 8 consecutive matches. They tend to score and concede goals in a single match recently.
2. Shanghai Port F.C. are currently ranked third in the league, trailing second-placed Shanghai Shenhua by 1 point and league leaders Chengdu Rongcheng FC by 2 points.

[(Shanghai Port F.C.) Weakness]:
1. Shanghai Port F.C. suffered a heavy defeat to Chengdu Rongcheng FC in the last league match, failing to win in two consecutive matches, which has severely impacted their title hopes.
2. So far this season, Shanghai Port F.C. have won 6 out of 12 home league matches, which is not impressive for a top team, with only a 50% win rate.
3. Shanghai Port F.C. have lost the last two matches in AH, showing average performance.

[(Yunnan Yukun) Strength]:
1. According to media reports, Yi Teng and foreign player Alexandru Ionita have recovered from injuries and are expected to be included in the squad for this round.

[(Yunnan Yukun) Neutral]:
1. In their last 7 matches across all competitions, Yunnan Yukun have seen both teams score in 6 of them, showing a style of play that mirrors the home team.
2. After 23 rounds of the league, Yunnan Yukun have 30 points and are currently ranked eighth.

[(Yunnan Yukun) Weakness]:
1. Yunnan Yukun drew 1-1 with Changchun YaTai in the last league match, failing to win in their last 3 domestic matches consecutively.
2. Yunnan Yukun have lost all of their last four away matches, showing poor recent form on the road.
3. In the first league meeting this season, Yunnan Yukun fought hard against Shanghai Port F.C. but ultimately lost 2-3, suffering an initial defeat.
4. Yunnan Yukun have lost four of their last five matches in AH, indicating poor recent performance.

[Tips]:
The first league match after the international break, Shanghai Port F.C. truly cannot afford to drop any more points.

In the last round's top-of-the-table clash, they suffered a heavy defeat to Chengdu Rongcheng FC, not only slipping further in the standings but also taking a significant hit to morale.

However, for the team, every remaining league match is a final, and the only goal in this game against Yunnan Yukun is three points.

Yunnan Yukun's recent away form has been poor, including a 1-5 loss to Qingdao Hainiu F.C.

Based on the pre-match odds, this match points to a comfortable win for Shanghai Port F.C.

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