Shanghai Shenhua vs Shenzhen Peng City FC Prediction: No Doubts Surrounding A Commanding Win For The Blues

Shanghai Shenhua will welcome Shanghai Peng City FC to the Shanghai Stadium in the 29th round of the Chinese Super League. 

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Shanghai Shenhua

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Shanghai Shenhua brushed aside Henan FC in a narrow 2-1 home victory on Friday. This win saw them ascend to the league's summit, where they currently lead Shanghai Port FC by a single point and are just two games away from clinching their first league title since 1995.

During the week, they played hosts to Japan's Kawasaki Frontale on the third match day of the AFC Champions League. Marcinho's red card in the opening five minutes proved to be a blessing in disguise as the Blues cruised to a comfortable 2-0 victory, placing them in fourth place in Group A.

Shenzhen Peng City FC

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Shenzhen Peng City FC are favourites to be relegated to the second division after an underwhelming campaign in this season's Chinese Super League. They have maintained a one-point cushion over the drop zone, as they currently occupy 14th place in the standings. 

In their previous match, they managed to snatch a valuable point off from Meizhou Hakka FC, playing out a goalless draw at the Bao'an Stadium. However, this extended their winless run in the league to seven matches (L6, D1) since their 1-0 victory over Beijing Guoan FC on July 26.

Match Facts

• Shanghai Shenhua are currently on a 14-match unbeaten run when playing at home in the Super League.
• Shenzhen Peng City FC have conceded the first in five of their last seven matches in the Super League.
• Shanghai Shenhua averages 3 goals per game when playing at home, and Shenzhen Peng City FC averages 0.93 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 previous meeting, Shanghai Shenhua secured a 1-0 away victory courtesy of Cephas Malele's 14th-minute effort.

Expert Betting Tips

Shanghai Shenhua have been performing above expectations this season, and their motivation is to clinch their first league title since 1995. They head into this match considered overwhelming favourites at home, which also comes as no surprise as they have been unassailable at the Shanghai Stadium, going 14 matches without defeat. 

The away side has been in poor form and nothing much can be expected from them in this one other than a convincing defeat. As such, support the home side to score an individual total of 2.5 goals, as this has been the case in five of their last seven home

• Total 1 - Over 2.5 for 1.78
• Asian Handicap - Shanghai Shenhua -1.5, -2.0 for 1.72
• Anytime Goalscorer - Cephas Malele for 1.77