Chengdu Rongcheng FC vs Shanghai Shenhua Prediction: Expecting Both Sides To Get On The Scoreboard

Shanghai Shenhua will make the trip to Chengdu Phoenix Mountain Sports Park to face off with high-flying Chengdu Rongcheng FC in the 9th round of the Super League.

Will Shanghai Shenhua be able to avoid defeat for the ninth time in a row, or will their unbeaten run come to an end?

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

Chengdu Rongcheng FC

Form: DDDWW

Chengdu Rongcheng FC were involved in a six-goal thriller on the road against Wuhan Three Towns in their recent match, and despite being named slight underdogs, the unwavering support of their fans saw them rescue a point in a 3:3 draw, all thanks to Felipe's equalizer in the second half stoppage time.

Prior to that, they found themselves in the driving seat in their match against Changchun Yatai FC at home as first-half goals from Kim Min-woo and Rômulo witnessed them with a two-goal lead; however, destiny wasn't on their side as they squandered their two-goal lead in the late stages of the game to be held to a thrilling 2:2 draw.

Chengdu Phoenix Mountain Sports Park has seen them dish out an impressive performance as they have not lost any of their last four matches, recording two wins and two draws to accumulate eight points, and it's without a shadow of a doubt they'll be banking on their consistent form at home to ward off an unfavorable outcome in this clash.

In the standings, they have moved from third place to fourth, which they presently occupy with 14 points due to Changchun Yatai FC's slightly better goal differential, and securing all three points here could see them reclaim their position.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Z. Yan; T. Liu, R. Windbichler, R. Hu; K. Min-woo, Z. Gong, T. Chow, X. Tang; Elkeson, Romulo; F. Silva 

Shanghai Shenhua

Form: DDWWD

The Flower of Shanghai fell short in their quest for securing all three points in their recent match against Beijing Guoan FC at home, as they couldn't maintain their one goal obtained in the opening 18 minutes through Yu Hanchao's goal as they surrendered that lead in the 67th minute of the second half to be held to a 1:1 draw.

Prior to that, in their match against reigning champions Wuhan Three Towns at home, it was another case of failing to maintain their one-goal lead, which they took through Joo Carlos Teixeira's converted penalty in the 24th minute, as an equalizer from their opponent in the first half stoppage time witnessed them settle for a 1:1 draw at the game's conclusion.

Away from home, their form has been consistent, as Wu Jingui has had nothing to complain about regarding his side's impressive showing, where seven points have been accumulated from two wins and a draw, making their quest to record a resounding result in this clash likely.

In the standings, they presently occupy second place with 18 points and are two points behind first place, while maintaining a four-point cushion over resilient sides Changchun Yatai FC, Chengdu Rongcheng FC, and Tianjin Teda.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-3-3

Z. Ma; M. Hing-Glover, Z. Chenjie, J. Shenglong, A. Fulangxisi; X. Haoyang, I. Amadou, H. Wang; J. Teixeira, C. Malele, Y. Hanchao

Match Facts

• Shanghai Shenhua have lost two consecutive matches against Chengdu Rongcheng FC in the Super League.
• Chengdu Rongcheng FC have not lost any of their last eight matches in the Super League.
• Chengdu Rongcheng FC averages 2.25 goals per game when playing at home, while Shanghai Shenhua averages 1.67 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

Chengdu Rongcheng FC has won the last two matches in the Super League against Shanghai Shenhua.

Expert Betting Tips

Chengdu Rongcheng FC have fared better this season as they have achieved an impressive feat that has seen them go unbeaten in their last eight matches in what has been a competitive season, and there's no doubt they'll try by all means to avoid defeat against a side that they have managed to overcome in their previous two meetings to record two consecutive wins.

Shanghai Shenhua are a side that is not to be taken lightly, as their commendable run in the Super League that has yet to see them suffer defeat is not one to be overlooked, as they could turn out to be a handful to their opponent in this clash while they seek to get back to winning ways after recording three successive draws.

Both sides have the potential to find the back of the net here, and while Shanghai Shenhua has displayed a solid defense that has seen them concede four goals in eight matches, that shouldn't be enough to keep a Chengdu Rongcheng FC side that has been firing on all cylinders this season with 15 goals scored in eight matches, which makes us inclined to think no clean sheet is to be expected here, making 'both teams to score - yes', the likely outcome to occur.

• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.80
• Goals - Over 2.5 for 1.94
• X for 3.45