Shanghai Shenhua vs Henan FC Prediction: The Blues Are Not Intimidated By The Red Devils

Shanghai Shenhua will welcome Henan FC to the Shanghai Stadium in the 28th round of the Chinese Super League. 

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Form: WWWWW

Trailing behind by two goals in the first half against Johor Darul Ta'zim in the AFC Champions League, there was still hope that Shanghai Shenhua could mount a comeback. However, a late goal in the second half sealed their fate, condemning them to a convincing 3-0 defeat. 

Prior to that, they recorded a 1-0 victory over Qingdao Hainiu FC in the league despite being at a numerical disadvantage after Wang Haijian's red card in the 21st minute. This was consolation for their 3-2 defeat against Shanghai Port FC in the Chinese FA Cup beforehand. They are currently in second place in the standings and are two points behind the top spot.

Form: LWLLW

After their elimination from the Chinese FA Cup at the hands of Shandong Taishan in the quarterfinals on August 21, Henan FC have nothing to play for this season other than finish the season on a high. They currently occupy 7th place in the standings and have maintained a one-point cushion over eighth-placed Zhejiang Professional FC. 

A 1-0 defeat at the hands of Wuhan Three Towns before the international break marked Ki-Il Nam's team's third loss in their last nine league games (W4, D2). 

• Shanghai Shenhua are currently on a five-match winning streak in the Super League.
• Henan FC have failed to win their last two away matches in the Super League.
• Shanghai Shenhua averages 3.09 goals per game when playing at home, and Henan FC averages 1.23 goals per game when playing away.

In the last 30 meetings, Shanghai Shenhua have won 11 times, Henan FC have won 9 times, and there have been 10 draws, with the goal difference being 39-36 in favour of Shanghai Shenhua.

Henan FC have struggled for favourable results against Shanghai Shenhua, winning just one of their last seven matches (L4, D2), and it goes without saying they'll have their backs against the wall in this upcoming encounter. Shanghai Shenhua, on the other hand, are in no position to drop points if they are to overtake Shanghai Port FC for the top spot. They have been a dominant side in the league and should be able to pick up all three points in this upcoming encounter. 

We recommend supporting Shanghai Shenhua to score in both halves as this has been the case in four of their last six home matches in the league.

• Shanghai Shenhua To Score In Both Halves - Yes for 1.73
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 2.02
• Anytime Goalscorer - Cephas Malele for 1.72