Shanghai Shenhua vs Meizhou Hakka FC Prediction: The Blues Won't Make The Visitors Visit A Pleasant One

Shanghai Shenhua will welcome Meizhou Hakka FC to the Shanghai Stadium in the 16th round of the Chinese Super League. 

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

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Shanghai Shenhua have been nothing but impressive this season, despite playing second fiddle to defending champions Shanghai Port FC, whom they trail by two points. They currently sit second with 37 points accumulated and have maintained an eight-point cushion over third-placed and fourth-placed Chengdu Rongcheng FC and Shandong Taishan, respectively. 

A 1-1 draw against Chengdu Rongcheng FC at home was the root of their demise in the standings, which led to their falling to second place. However, Shanghai bounced back with a comfortable 1-0 away victory over second-tier Dongguan United FC in the fourth round of the Chinese FA Cup. This result extended their unbeaten run across all competitions to 17 matches (W13, D4).

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Whatever big ambitions Meizhou Hakka FC had for this season have surely been extinguished, as their sole goal is to avoid relegation and secure their status in the top flight for next season. Currently, they occupy 12th place with 13 points tied on points, with 15th placed Qingdao West Coast lurking in the relegation zone. 

In the previous round, they succumbed to a 2-1 home defeat against defending champion Shanghai Port FC. However, their struggles would later follow them in the Chinese FA Cup, where they lost 1-0 to second-tier Wuxi Wugo FC in the fourth round. It goes without saying they've struggled for consistency, as they are currently on a three-match winless run across all competitions (L2, D1).

• Shanghai Shenhua have scored first in five of their last seven matches in the Super League.
• Meizhou Hakka FC is currently on a two-match losing streak across all competitions.
• Shanghai Shenhua averages 2.57 goals per game when playing at home, and Meizhou Hakka FC averages 1 goal per game when playing away.

In the last 6 meetings, Shanghai Shenhua has won 6 times, Meizhou Hakka FC has won 0 times, and there have been 0 draws, with the goal difference being 9-1 in favor of Shanghai Shenhua. 

Shanghai Shenhua has maintained overt superiority over Meizhou Hakka FC in head-to-head meetings and are overwhelming favorites with bookmakers to return to winning ways in the league. The Flower of Shanghai has avoided defeat in their last 15 matches, and we expect them to do so here once again. 

Considering that the odds for Shanghai Shenhua in the full-time market are unappealing, we anticipate supporting them to score an individual total of over 2.5 goals, which should suffice.

• Shanghai Shenhua Total - Over 2 5 for 1.72
• Handicap 1 (-2.5) for 1.96
• Corners - Over 10 for 2.10