Shenzhen FC vs Shanghai Shenhua Prediction: Can We Expect Another Low-scoring Encounter?

Shenzhen FC will be eager to get back to winning ways as they play host to Shanghai Shenhua at the Shenzhen Universiade Sports Centre in the 6th round of the Super League. 

Will Shanghai Shenhua be able to extend their unbeaten run in the Super League to six matches as they aim to claim a convincing win away from home, or will their unbeaten run be halted by a disappointing outcome?

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

Shenzhen FC

Form: LDLLW

One thing that the Youth Arny learned from their recent match against Cangzhou Mighty Lions FC at home is that home advantage doesn't necessarily guarantee one's success in matches, as they bowed down to a 1:0 defeat to drop all three points.

In that match, they awarded their opponent a penalty in the 18th minute, which Jürgen Locadia wasn't shy to convert, which saw them trailing behind by a goal, and despite having ample time to find an equalizer, their inability to find the back of the net was unfortunately their undoing in that match.

They are currently on a four-match winless run that has seen three losses and a draw recorded, which has undoubtedly seen them in poor form as their search to get back to winning ways hasn't turned out the way they had anticipated.

They presently occupy 13th place with 4 points, level on points with Qingdao Hainiu FC in 14th place, and are three points behind a 7th place finish.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 3-5-2

D. Chunyu; Z. Dalun, P. Shuai, X. Zhou; F. Acheampong, M. Haolun, X. Yue, R. Huang, Z. Yuan; R. Alessandrini

Shanghai Shenhua

Form: WDWWW

Shanghai Shenhua welcomed Dalian Pro to the Shanghai Stadium in their recent match, and they lived up to expectations as they claimed a 1:0 victory to bag all three points thanks to Yu Hanchao's late goal in the 82nd minute.

Prior to that, they made the trip to Pudong Football Stadium to lock horns with Shanghai Port FC, and they managed to salvage a point as they held their opponent to a 1:1 draw. In that match, they found themselves trailing by a goal in the 29th minute, and in the second half, they managed to restore parity in the 69th minute courtesy of Yu Hanchao's goal.

The Flower of Shanghai has undeniably blossomed this season, as they have now won four of their last five matches, and it's also worth noting that they are currently on a five-match unbeaten run, although they wanted to maintain a perfect record of wins if it weren't for their 1:1 draw against Shanghai Port FC that derailed them from achieving that feat.

They presently occupy 1st place with 13 points and are two points ahead of Chengdu Rongcheng FC (2nd) and Shanghai Port FC (3rd), and they'll be eager to consolidate their position by claiming all three points in this encounter.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-4-1-1

Z. Ma; M. Hing-Glover, Z. Chenjie, J. Shenglong, C. Lin; X. Haoyang, I. Amadou, H. Wang, Y. Hanchao; W. Zhang; C. Malele 

Match Facts

• Shanghai Shenhua have not lost any of their last five matches in the Super League.
• Shenzhen FC have not won any of their last four matches in the Super League.
• Shanghai Shenhua have kept four clean sheets in their last five matches in the Super League.

Head-To-Head

In the last 16 meetings, Shenzhen FC have won twice, Shanghai Shenhua have won 10 times, and there have been 4 draws, with the goal difference being 25-9 in favor of Shanghai Shenhua.

Expert Betting Tips

A four-match winless run in the Super League has unfortunately left Shenzhen FC without motivation or confidence as they go into the sixth round with hopes of getting back to winning ways. There's no denying that they'll be in for a tough challenge against a side that has been dominant in this fixture, and another loss could as well be on the cards here if they don't put up a convincing performance at home.

Shanghai Shenhua have let in the fewest goals since the start of the season, as they have only surrendered one goal in their last five games, and such a rock-solid defense is to be expected in this clash as they look to extend their unbeaten run to six matches in an effort to maintain their position at the summit.

In their last six meetings, the total has gone under 2.5 in five of those matches, and we anticipate another low-scoring encounter here where Shanghai Shenhua will come out on top, albeit by a narrow margin.

• Goals - Under 2.5 for 1.85
• Handicap 2 (-1) for 2.01
• Both Teams To Score - No for 1.79