Qingdao West Coast vs Shanghai Shenhua Prediction: Title Hopes Still Alive And Kicking For The Blues

Qingdao West Coast will welcome Shanghai Shenhua to the Qingdao West Coast University City Stadium in the 17th round of the Chinese Super League. 

Let's have a look at the latest Chinese Super League predictions between Qingdao West Coast vs. Shanghai Shenhua, match facts, and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Qingdao West Coast

Form: LLLDL

Qingdao West Coast have recorded nine losses, four wins, and three draws in their last 16 matches, placing them in 15th place and finding themselves entangled in a relegation battle. They are deadlocked on points with 14th-placed Meizhou Hakka FC, who are outside of the relegation zone due to a goal differential. 

In the last round, they succumbed to a narrow 1-0 defeat against Henan FC away from home. This extended their losing run in the league to three matches, conceding nine unanswered goals in the process. Away from home, they are currently on a two-match losing streak, having been on a two-match unbeaten run (W1, D1).

Shanghai Shenhua

Form: WDWWW

Shanghai Shenhua have been keeping close to the top spot and have been rather impressive this season. After 16 rounds, they sit second with 40 points and are two points behind first-placed Shanghai Port FC. 

In the last round, the Blues cruised to a resounding 3-0 home victory over Meizhou Hakka FC, thanks to Cephas Malele's brace and Pengfei Xi's goal. Approaching this match, they are currently on a two-match winning streak and will be aiming to preserve their fine run of form with a comfortable win away from home.

Match Facts

• Qingdao West Coast are winless in their last six matches across all competitions.
• Shanghai Shenhua have preserved five clean sheets in their last eight away matches in the Super League.
• Qingdao West Coast averages 1 goal per game when playing at home, and Shanghai Shenhua averages 1.63 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

This will be the second meeting between these two sides in the Chinese Super League. In the reverse fixture, Shanghai Shenhua recorded a comfortable 2-0 home victory.

Expert Betting Tips

Qingdao West Coast have been in poor form in the league, where besides losing three consecutive matches, they have gone five matches without a win (L4, D1) and could likely struggle here. Shanghai Shenhua can be considered a superior side in this fixture due to their impressive performance thus far. The Blues have won six of their last eight away matches while recording two draws in the process, and their victory here is not one to be doubted.

Therefore, support the away side in the full-time market combined with the total under 4.5, which should suffice. 

• W2 & TU 4.5 for 1.8
• Both Teams To Score - No for 1.95
• Anytime Goalscorer - Cephas Malele for 1.99