Qingdao Hainiu FC vs Shanghai Shenhua Prediction: The Blues Enter Must-Win Territory

Qingdao Hainiu FC will welcome Shanghai Shenhua to the Qingdao Youth Football Stadium in the 27th round of the Chinese Super League. 

Let's have a look at the latest Chinese Super League predictions between Qingdao Hainiu 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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Qingdao Hainiu are currently 13th in the Chinese Super League standings with 26 points from their last 26 games. Their main priority this season with four games at hand is to avoid being relegated to the second tier, considering they have maintained a three-point cushion over the drop zone. 

Hainiu has been in poor form recently, winning just one of their last five league matches. In their most recent tussle, they made the trip to Rugao Olympic Sports Center Stadium to lock horns with Nantong Zhiyun FC and were outplayed in a 2-1 defeat.

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Shanghai Shenhua, strong contenders for the league title this season, will likely view themselves as the ideal opponents for Qingdao Hainiu, having won their past seven encounters in this fixture. After 26 games, the away side occupies second place in the Chinese Super League standings and is two points behind tabletoppers Shanghai Port FC. 

The Blues suffered a 3-2 defeat against bitter rivals Shanghai Port FC in the semi-finals of the Chinese FA Cup on Wednesday. This came after narrowly avoiding defeat in a 2-1 win over Tianjin Teda at home. 

• Qingdao Hainiu FC have won two of their last eight games in the Super League.
• Shanghai Shenhua are currently on a four-match winning streak in the Super League.
• Qingdao Hainiu FC averages 1.38 goals per game when playing at home, and Shanghai Shenhua averages 2 goals per game when playing away.

In the last 16 meetings, Qingdao Hainiu FC have won 3 times, Shanghai Shenhua have won 9 times, and there have been 4 draws with the goal difference being 26-10 in favor of Shanghai Shenhua.

Shanghai Shenhua have won their last four games in the league and come into this match brimming with confidence. They have had the upper hand in this fixture and are currently on a seven-match winning streak. As such, we anticipate the Blues to secure a comfortable win by supporting them in the full-time market combined with the total under 4.5 goals.

• W2 & TU 4.5 for 1.83
• Anytime Goalscorer - Cephas Malele for 1.83
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.74