Zhejiang Professional FC vs Shanghai Shenhua Prediction: The Green Giants Looking To Achieve The Impossible

Zhejiang Professional FC will welcome Shanghai Shenhua to the Hangzhou Dragon Stadium in the 25th round of the Chinese Super 

Let's have a look at the latest Chinese Super League predictions between Zhejiang Professional 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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Zhejiang Professional's performance has been unpredictable this season, alternating between positive and negative results. Such an unsteady performance has seen them drop out of the Chinese FA Cup, narrowing down their already slim chances of adding a trophy to their collection.

Before the international break, the Green Giants left a bitter taste on the mouths of Beijing Guoan FC and its home faithful to force a goalless draw. Instead of this result boosting their confidence, the opposite occurred considering this was the second time they had failed to secure a league win (L1, D1).

Their goals this season are quite modest and not too demanding as they are aiming for a fifth place finish, a feat that appears achievable to the naked eye. Currently, they occupy seventh place in the standings with 32 points amassed and are one point adrift of sixth-placed Tianjin Teda.

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Shanghai Shenhua are aiming for a historic treble this season, something they have not achieved in their club history. However, the Blues have tasted domestic success, such as winning last season's Chinese FA Cup for the sixth time. 

This season, they've performed to the required standards as defending FA Cup champions to reach the semi-finals at the expense of Beijing Guoan FC winning 2-1 at home on August 22nd. This is the same side that ended their 20-match unbeaten run in the league two weeks earlier, losing 2-1 on the road. However, since that defeat, they have recorded two consecutive league wins against Nantong Zhiyun FC (5-1) and the formidable Shanghai Port FC (3-1).

Still continuing their relentless push for the top spot, they occupy second place with 61 points on board and are two points adrift of first-placed Shanghai Port FC. They have maintained a massive ten point cushion over third-placed Chengdu Rongcheng.

• Zhejiang Professional FC have lost four of their last six matches in the Super League.
• Shanghai Shenhua have won five of their last six away matches in the Super League.
• Zhejiang Professional FC averages 2.5 goals per game when playing at home, and Shanghai Shenhua averages 1.83 goals per game when playing away.

In the last 22 meetings, Zhejiang Professional FC have won 7 times, Shanghai Shenhua have won 8 times, and there have been 7 draws with the goal difference being 33-24 in favor of Shanghai Shenhua.

Zhejiang Professional FC has failed to strike fear in the hearts of their opponents this season compared to their performance last season. They have yet to triumph in the face adversity when it comes to facing the top three this season (L4, D1).

Shanghai Shenhua have their sights set on the top spot and can't afford to drop points in this crucial stage. However, they also can't afford to be complacent as their opponents could turn to be tricky, considering they boast home advantage at their disposal.

Therefore, we recommend supporting the total goals to not exceed under 3.5.

• Total - Under 3.5 for 1.88
• Draw/Shanghai Shenhua & Under 3.5 for 2.60
• Corners - Under 10 for 2.00