Chengdu Rongcheng FC vs Shanghai Shenhua Prediction: The Blues' Title Hopes Hang By A Thread

Chengdu Rongcheng FC will welcome Shanghai Shenhua to the Chengdu Phoenix Mountain Sports Park in the 30th round of the Chinese Super League. 

Let's have a look at the latest Chinese Super League predictions between Chengdu Rongcheng FC vs. Shanghai Shenhua, match facts, and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

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Chengdu Rongcheng FC missed out on the opportunity to make it three wins in a row in the league as they were held to a drab 1-1 draw against Qingdao West Coast despite being considered favourites.They currently occupy third place in the standings and have maintained a four-point cushion over fourth-placed Beijing Guoan FC. 

A return to the Chengdu Phoenix Mountain Sports Park now offers them the opportunity to reignite their winning form, as they are currently riding a two-match winning streak. Additionally, they have avoided defeat in their last nine matches (W7, D2).

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Shanghai Shenhua had one simple job: to solidify their position at the top. However, that wasn't the case, as a 2-2 draw against minnows Shenzhen Peng City FC saw them drop from first to second place in the Chinese Super League standings. 

The Blues have performed much better on the road this season. In fact, they have been impressive, losing just one of their last 14 matches (W11, D3), and head into this fixture boasting a two-match winning streak, and they will be aiming to make it three wins in a row. 

• Chengdu Rongcheng FC have won their last two home matches against Shanghai Shenhua.
• Shanghai Shenhua have preserved three clean sheets in their last nine away matches in the Super League.
• Chengdu Rongcheng FC averages 2.79 goals per game when playing at home, and Shanghai Shenhua

In the last five meetings, Chengdu Rongcheng FC have won three times, Shanghai Shenhua have won zero times, and there have been two draws, with the goal difference being 9-5 in favour of Chengdu Rongcheng FC. 

Given Chengdu Rongcheng's strong offensive record in the Super League, it won't come as a surprise if they were to get on the scoreboard against Shanghai Shenhua, who boast the best defensive record in the league. 

However, the away team should be considered favourable coming into this fixture despite having an uninspiring record in the H2H encounters, which is why we believe that they will be able to pick up maximum points, though it won't be a walk in the park.

• W2 for 2.04
• Anytime Goalscorer - Cephas Malele for 2.30
• Goals - Over 2.5 for 1.63