Chengdu Rongcheng vs Shanghai Shenhua Prediction: The Hosts' Signature Lies In Offense More Than Defense

For their 25th matchday of the Super League, Shanghai Shenhua will travel to Shuangliu Sports Centre to take on Chengdu Rongcheng. Will Chengdu Rongcheng be the cause of their six-match winless streak, or will the Flower of Shanghai be able to end their five-match winless streak and get back to winning ways?

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

Chengdu Rongcheng

Form: DWWDL

The hosts enter this clash after getting off to a bad start in their most recent game against Changchun Yatai, giving up two goals in the first half, but they did manage to get one back through Romulo's strike before half-time to keep their hopes alive in search of an equalizer, which they eventually found in the second half as they put up a valiant effort to salvage a point with the game ending in a 2-2 draw.

They have collected 8 points in the last five games they have played, thanks to a four-match unbeaten run that includes two wins and two draws, and have done a commendable job of veering away from inconsistent play.

While the point they earned in their most recent game wasn't enough to propel them up the standings, they can take comfort in the fact that their current spot is still unaffected. With 39 points, they are currently in eighth place and are just 3 points behind seventh place.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 3-4-3

Z. Yan (33); R. Hu (5), R. Windbichler (40), T. Liu (26); K. Min-woo (11), T. Chow (8), G. Chao (39), X. Tang (3), M. Iminqari (29), Saldanha (12), Romulo (10).

Shanghai Shenhua

Form: LDLDD

With no signs of resilience, let alone motivation, in their most recent match on the road against Shandong Taishan, which saw them succumb to a 2-0 defeat, their poor judgement to make sound decisions in search of a resounding result has taken a toll on them that has them back on the drawing board.

But that doesn't compare to the fact that they've only collected 3 points in their last five matches, opting for a defensive approach that didn't get them anywhere near a resounding result but only gifted them inconsistent play.

With reality setting in, manager Wu Jingui has seen the ramifications of his team's record of draws as a result of their inability to secure victories, as they have dropped two spots to be positioned in 5th place, level on points with 4th-placed Hangzhou Greentown.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-5-1

Z. Ma (1); B. Jiajun (23), F. Xiaoting (6), Z. Baojie (21), A. Fulangxisi (32); Z. Junchen (29), D. Wang (18), Q. Jiegei (7), S. Shilin (37), H. Wang (33); Y. Xu (9).

Match Facts

• Chengdu Rongcheng has scored a goal in each of their last four Super League matches.
• Shanghai Shenhua have not won their last five Super League matches.
• Chengdu Rongcheng are unbeaten in their last eight home games in the Super League.
• Chengdu Rongcheng scores 1.73 goals on average at home, while Shanghai Shenhua scores 1 goal on average away.

Head-To-Head

This will be their first Super League meeting.

Expert Betting Tips

Shanghai Shenhua have been on a poor run, going without a win in their last five matches and dropping crucial points that have seen them fall from third to fifth place due to their inability to secure victories, which has hampered their progression.

Chengdu Rongcheng have taken some of the pressure off by going four games unbeaten and are definitely surrounded by momentum heading into this clash, which could see them claim a win against the visitors once more as they once did on the road to a 0-2 scoreline.

Shanghai Shenhua are underdogs and while they've been prone to defensive errors most of the time, keeping the hosts at bay will prove to be a difficult task, so we expect both teams to score in this match.

• Both Teams To Score (Yes) for 1.90
• Goals - Over 2.5 for 2.00
• Total 2 Corners - Over 3.5 for 1.84