Shanghai SIPG vs Shanghai Shenhua Prediction: The chances of a draw are high

When two teams from opposite parts of the spectrum come together, predicting a win seems obvious. However, that is not always the case. These two teams sit at number 2 (Shenhua) and number 8, SIPG. They both have decent overall performances; Shenhua with 16 points, and Port boasting 9 points. Their form, both home and away, might provide better insight and make for informed wagers.

Shanghai SIPG

As the season has taken off in full swing, this team boasts of 3 wins and 3 losses. They are currently winning 50% of their games. Their last 6 games have seen the team win and lose both home and away. One of these matches ended in a loss to Shenhua while playing away, on the 8th of this month. These statistics beg the question as to whether their next matchup will be a 50-50 chance of winning or losing too. Incidentally, their recent win while home only led to a 1-goal margin. This win was against a team that is currently in the relegation stage; i.e. Guangzhou FC. 

Shanghai Shenhua

Shenhua is riding high on the table and sitting pretty at number 2 overall. Their last 10 games ended in wins and others draw; no losses. The team has not lost an away game since December 2021, in this tournament. Statistics show that the team is the first to score in 6/7 games, and 3 wins. Shanghai might bring the heat on Wednesday the 29th, even as they play on Shanghai’s turf. 

Head-to-head

Their head-to-head matches present different perspectives though. Shanghai Port, or SIPG, had wins and draws during 2020 and 2021, against their counterparts. Out of 100 games since 2018, Port won 6 matches. 4 games ended in a draw, and only 1 was a win for Shenhua, on the 8th of this month. Thus, who’s to say how the game on Wednesday will pan out, given the Shenhua team’s current form? 

Expert Betting Tips

Judging by their past head-to-head performances, the chances of a draw for Shanghai Shenhua are high. This is due to the current form of team Shenhua; home and away. That being the case, there is a likelihood of both teams scoring and goals being less than 3 (under 2.5). 

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