Explore My Football Facts' detailed preview for Shanghai Port vs Tianjin Jinmen Tiger in the Super League. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 12:00 BST match.
Fixture Information
| Fixture | Shanghai Port vs Tianjin Jinmen Tiger |
|---|---|
| Competition | Super League |
| Date | Saturday, 23 May 2026 |
| Kick-off | 12:00 BST |
| Venue | Shanghai Stadium |
Match Prediction: Shanghai Port 2-1 Tianjin Jinmen Tiger
Prediction Stats
Fulltime Result Probability
Both Teams To Score Probability
Over/Under 2.5 Probability
Last 5 Meetings
| League | Date | Match | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super League | 24 Aug 2025 |  Shanghai Port vs  Tianjin Jinmen Tiger |
1 – 1 | Shanghai Stadium |
| Super League | 16 Apr 2025 | Tianjin Jinmen Tiger vs Shanghai Port |
1 – 4 | Tianjin Olympic Center Stadium |
| Super League | 02 Nov 2024 | Shanghai Port vs Tianjin Jinmen Tiger |
5 – 0 | Shanghai Stadium |
| Super League | 14 Jun 2024 | Tianjin Jinmen Tiger vs Shanghai Port |
0 – 3 | TEDA Football Stadium |
| Super League | 03 Aug 2023 | Shanghai Port vs Tianjin Jinmen Tiger |
2 – 1 | Shanghai Stadium |
Shanghai Port come into this one with the better recent results, having taken seven points from their last three league matches and kept a clean sheet in the most recent away win at Chengdu Rongcheng. Tianjin Jinmen Tiger have gone five league games without a win and have lost their last two, so the form line points towards Shanghai Port having the stronger platform at Shanghai Stadium.
The head-to-head record also leans towards the home side, with Shanghai Port unbeaten in the last five meetings and winning four of them. Tianjin Jinmen Tiger have still scored in four of those five games, so there is enough evidence to suggest they can threaten, but the overall pattern favours Shanghai Port edging it. Match Prediction: Shanghai Port 2-1 Tianjin Jinmen Tiger
Form Guide & Team Overview
Shanghai Port
Shanghai Port’s recent league form is steady rather than explosive, but it is still positive. They have won one and drawn three of their last four, with the only defeat in that run coming before the current unbeaten sequence.
The most recent result was a 1-0 away win over Chengdu Rongcheng, which stands out as their best defensive showing in the sample. Before that, they drew 2-2 with Zhejiang and Beijing Guoan, and 1-1 with Shenzhen Peng City, so they have been competitive but have also allowed games to stay tight.
Shanghai Port Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super League | 19 May 2026 |  Chengdu Rongcheng vs Shanghai Port |
0 – 1 | W | Dujiangyan Sports Center Stadium |
| Super League | 15 May 2026 | Shanghai Port vs  Zhejiang |
2 – 2 | D | Shanghai Stadium |
| Super League | 10 May 2026 |  Beijing Guoan vs Shanghai Port |
2 – 2 | D | Workers' Stadium |
| Super League | 6 May 2026 | Shanghai Port vs  Shenzhen Peng City |
1 – 1 | D | Shanghai Stadium |
| Super League | 2 May 2026 |  Qingdao Hainiu vs Shanghai Port |
3 – 1 | L | Qingdao Tiantai Stadium |
Tianjin Jinmen Tiger
Tianjin Jinmen Tiger’s recent league form is weaker, with no wins in their last five. They have lost their last two home matches, both by a 2-1 scoreline, which suggests they have been close but not quite getting the key moments right.
Earlier in that run they drew three in a row, including 1-1 away at Zhejiang and Qingdao West Coast, plus a 2-2 home draw with Wuhan Three Towns. That pattern shows they can stay in games, but the lack of a win across five league fixtures is the main concern.
Tianjin Jinmen Tiger Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super League | 19 May 2026 | Tianjin Jinmen Tiger vs  Henan Songshan Longmen |
1 – 2 | L | TEDA Football Stadium |
| Super League | 15 May 2026 | Tianjin Jinmen Tiger vs Chengdu Rongcheng |
1 – 2 | L | Tianjin Olympic Center Stadium |
| Super League | 10 May 2026 | Zhejiang vs Tianjin Jinmen Tiger |
1 – 1 | D | Xuzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium |
| Super League | 5 May 2026 |  Qingdao West Coast vs Tianjin Jinmen Tiger |
1 – 1 | D | Qingdao Sports Center Guoxin Stadium |
| Super League | 1 May 2026 | Tianjin Jinmen Tiger vs  Wuhan Three Towns |
2 – 2 | D | Tianjin Olympic Center Stadium |
Team News & Injury Report
Shanghai Port
- Matt Orr (Knee Injury)
Tianjin Jinmen Tiger
- No injuries have been reported for the current season.
Lineups & Tactical Setup
Shanghai Port (5-3-2)
Predicted lineup: Yan Junling (Goalkeeper), Alex Yang (Defender), Shimeng Bao (Defender), Tyias Browning (Defender), Umidjan Yusup (Defender), Wei Zhen (Defender), Lu Yongtao (Midfielder), Mateus Vital (Midfielder), Zhang Yuan (Midfielder), Leonardo (Attacker), Xinxiang Li (Attacker)
Shanghai Port’s predicted 5-3-2 should give them a solid base, with the back five helping them stay compact while the midfield three look to control territory. Leonardo and Xinxiang Li can then work off each other up front, giving Shanghai Port a direct outlet when they break forward.
Tianjin Jinmen Tiger (5-4-1)
Predicted lineup: Yan Bingliang (Goalkeeper), Aitor Córdoba (Defender), Fan Yang (Defender), Jiahui Huang (Defender), Xianjun Wang (Defender), Zhenghao Wang (Defender), Bruno Xadas (Midfielder), Hao Guo (Midfielder), Jaume Grau Ciscar (Midfielder), Shengpan Ji (Midfielder), Alberto Quiles (Attacker)
Tianjin Jinmen Tiger’s predicted 5-4-1 points to a cautious approach, with the wide midfielders likely asked to help the back line first. Alberto Quiles will need to hold the ball up and make the most of limited service if Tianjin Jinmen Tiger are to threaten on the counter.
Key Battles & Players to Watch
| Shanghai Port | Tianjin Jinmen Tiger | Key Battle Overview |
|---|---|---|
| Shanghai Port | Tianjin Jinmen Tiger | Leonardo against Aitor Córdoba could be decisive if Shanghai Port can isolate the forward in space. |
| Shanghai Port | Tianjin Jinmen Tiger | Lu Yongtao against Bruno Xadas may shape midfield control, especially in second balls and transitions. |
| Shanghai Port | Tianjin Jinmen Tiger | Leonardo is key for Shanghai Port because he is the main attacking reference in the predicted shape. |
| Shanghai Port | Tianjin Jinmen Tiger | Alberto Quiles is key for Tianjin Jinmen Tiger because he is the lone forward and the main route to goal. |
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