Cangzhou Mighty Lions FC vs Shanghai Shenhua Prediction: The Flower Of Shanghai To Blossom

Cangzhou Mighty Lions welcome Shanghai Shenhua to the Cangzhou Stadium in the 11th round of the Super League.

Will Shanghai Shenhua be able to snap their four-match winless run and get back to winning ways, or will they suffer another setback that could see their winless run extended to five matches?

Let's have a look at the latest Chinese Super League predictions between Cangzhou Mighty Lions FC vs Shanghai Shenhua, probable lineups, match facts, and up-to-date betting odds for you to consider!

Cangzhou Mighty Lions FC

Form: WLLDD

Cangzhou Mighty Lions FC welcomed Wuhan Three Towns to the Cangzhou Stadium in their recent match, and despite being labeled underdogs, nothing could stand in the way of the ones favored by destiny as they pulled off a shock 2:1 victory to bag all three points.

In that match, they conceded the game's first goal just one minute into the first half, but they still managed to hang on to the slightest hope they had of finding an equalizer, which they eventually did in the second half as Skoric's strike in the 70th minute ignited confidence in Deabeas Owusu-Sekyere to find the game's winning goal in the 80th minute.

With that win, Zhao Junzhe's charges managed to break free from the shackles of a winless drought when playing at home, where two losses and two draws were recorded, putting them in inconsistent form. It goes without saying that their win has ignited confidence in them as they seek to extend their winning streak to two matches.

They presently occupy 11th place with 10 points and have maintained a four-point lead over the relegation zone, while their bid for a 10th-place finish sees them one point less.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 5-4-1

S. Puliang; Z. Honglue, Q. Sun, M. Skoric, Y. Liu, Z. Kaimu; X. Yao, G. Zhukov, W. Peng, O. Maritu; J. Locadia

Shanghai Shenhua

Form: DLDDW

The Flower of Shanghai had some difficulties in their recent match against Henan FC at home, mainly owing to their lack of sharpness in front of goal, which saw them settle for an unfavorable outcome as they salvaged a point in a 1:1 draw.

In that match, they conceded the game's first goal in the 27th minute. This is all despite being the superior side in all aspects of the game, and though numerous chances were created in the first half, there was no sign of an equalizer to be found anywhere as they entered the second half trailing by a goal. With eight minutes left of play, only then did they restore parity through Jiang Shenglong's strike.

Before their 2:1 loss to Chengdu Rongcheng FC on the road, they were on a three-match unbeaten run, recording two wins and a draw to accumulate seven points, and it's without a shadow of doubt that they'll want to fancy their chances of getting back to winning ways and instilling their dominance away from home.

They presently occupy 3rd place with 19 points and are one point behind second place, which is currently occupied by Chengdu Rongcheng FC. Collecting all three points here could possibly see them in the aforementioned position at the game's conclusion.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-3-3

B. Yaxiong; A. Fulangxisi, Z. Chenjie, J. Shenglong, W. Jiabao; X. Haoyang, I. Amadou, H. Wang; J. Teixeira, C. Malele, Y. Hanchao 

Match Facts

• Cangzhou Mighty Lions have yet to win any of their last three matches against Shanghai Shenhua.
• Shanghai Shenhua have only lost one of their last five matches against Cangzhou Mighty Lions FC across all competitions.
• Cangzhou Mighty Lions FC averages 1.2 goals per game when playing at home, and Shanghai Shenhua averages 1.5 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 10 meetings, Cangzhou Mighty Lions FC have won 3 times, Shanghai Shenhua have won 4 times, and there have been 3 draws, with the goal difference being 17-10 in favor of Shanghai Shenhua.

Expert Betting Tips

Cangzhou Mighty Lions were on a four-match winless run, and despite their win against Wuhan Three Towns, they'll want to build on this clash to secure another three-pointer. There's no denying that they are still flooded with inconsistency, making their chances of walking away with a resounding result slim.

Shanghai Shenhua failed to get back to winning, thus extending their winless run in the Super League to four matches. However, they can take solace in the fact that in their last 10 games played, they have only suffered one loss, making their success in this clash one not to be doubted.

In their last six meetings, Cangzhou Mighty Lions have only won once, while Shanghai Shenhua has won three times, with the other two matches ending in a draw. As such, we anticipate Shanghai Shenhua to have no trouble at all getting back to winning ways by picking them up in the full-time market as they come at appealing odds.

• W2 for 2.06
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.79
• Goals - Over 2.5 for 2.05