CSL schedule today (April 4, 2026): Shanghai Port vs Yunnan Yukun, live on CCTV-16 and Yangshipin.

According to the schedule released by the organizing committee, the match between Shanghai Port and Yunnan Yukun will kick off at 7:35 PM tonight.

CCTV-16 Olympic Channel and Yangshipin will begin live coverage from 7:30 PM, broadcasting Shanghai Port's home game against Yunnan Yukun. Everyone is welcome to watch.

Match Preview

1. Shanghai Port currently has 1 win and 2 losses, with -2 points, ranking 13th, showing a sluggish start. Yunnan Yukun currently has 2 wins and 1 loss, with 6 points, ranking 2nd, demonstrating their dark horse nature.
2. Historical records show Shanghai Port holds the advantage, having defeated Yunnan Yukun twice in both matches last season.
3. Tonight's match is a home game for Shanghai Port, who are also defending champions and urgently need points to halt their decline. With a strong lineup including Yan Junling, Jiang Guangtai, Wu Lei, Claude, and Gabriel, they are highly likely to win.
4. Of course, Yunnan Yukun also has advantages; they are in excellent form this new season, scoring 8 goals in 3 rounds with sharp attacks. Their lineup includes Bao Yaxiong, Xu Xin, Shi Ke, Kleber, Oscar, etc., making them a formidable opponent. Shanghai Port must approach this match seriously.
5. To win, Shanghai Port must attack aggressively at home, score early, lock down the offensive threats Kleber/Oscar from Yunnan Yukun, and minimize their own mistakes. To win, Yunnan Yukun must defend resolutely, counter-attack, capitalize on set pieces, rely on Bao Yaxiong's miraculous saves, and succeed in surprise attacks.
6. Personal prediction: Shanghai Port has a 60% chance of winning at home, 30% chance of drawing, and 10% chance of losing. The final result might be Shanghai Port 3-1 over Yunnan Yukun. What do you all think?