Shanghai Shenhua vs Zhejiang Professional FC Prediction: The Green Giants To Make This An Entertaining Affair

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Shanghai Shenhua were pitted against draw specialists Tianjin Teda in the 29th round of the Super League on Sunday. Despite being after maximum points, they found themselves sharing the spoils in a 1-1 draw.

The Flower of Shanghai has lost one of their last six league skirmishes while recording three wins and two draws. However, the most important part of it all is that they are unbeaten in four matches and have been presented with the opportunity to conclude the season with a five-match unbeaten run to their name.

With 52 points collected from 29 matches played so far, Shanghai Shenhua sits third in the Chinese Super League standings, level on points with fourth-placed Zhejiang Professional, and one miscalculated move could see them lose out on an AFC Champions League qualifier spot.

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After picking up their first win of the AFC Champions League group stage campaign by defeating Ventforet Kofu 2-0 at home, Zhejiang Professional went to build up on that momentum with a 6-1 thrashing of Cangzhou Mighty Lions at home in the 29th round of the Super League.

The Imperial Guards last tasted defeat three months ago, losing 1-0 at home against Shanghai Shenhua on July 7th. It was a jarring wake-up call that shook their complacency, igniting their journey to become an unstoppable force, going unbeaten in fourteen matches and recording ten wins and four draws.

With 52 points collected from 29 matches, Zhejiang Professional sit fourth in the Chinese Super League standings and are in need of only three to overthrow their opponents in this impending clash from third place.

• Shanghai Shenhua are currently on a four-match unbeaten run when playing at home in the Super League.
• Zhejiang Professional FC have lost three of their last four away matches when playing against Shanghai Shenhua.
• Shanghai Shenhua averages 1.21 goals per game when playing at home, and Zhejiang Professional FC averages 1.86 goals per game when playing away.

In the last 20 meetings, Shanghai Shenhua have won 7 times, Zhejiang Professional FC have won 6 times, and there have been 7 draws, with the goal difference being 28-22 in favor of Shanghai Shenhua.

Shanghai Shenhua can't afford to drop points in their final match day of the Super League, especially against their opponents in this clash, as this could mean that they'll be the ones to overthrow them from their third spot in the standings and a ticket to participate in next season's AFC Champions League preliminary rounds, and with home advantage at their disposal, they should be motivated to pick up a maximum in this one.

Zhejiang Professional are currently on a six-match unbeaten run when playing away, recording four wins and two draws, making them likely to cause an upset on the final match day while their aspirations for a third-place finish materialize.

Given that the visitors have been involved in high-scoring matches in the Super League, with ten of the fourteen league matches exceeding 2.5 goals, we expect the same trend to continue despite Shanghai Shenhua having a resolute defense.

• Goals - Over 2.5 for 1.80
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.63
• 2DNB for 1.79