Chengdu vs Shanghai Shenhua Prediction 2 May 2025
In the upcoming Chinese Super League clash, two in-form teams are set to face off. Chengdu and Shanghai Shenhua are both vying for top positions in the table, showcasing impressive scoring ability and consistent performances. Both sides boast strong attacking lines, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the match. The current form of both teams suggests an even chance of victory, though Chengdu holds a slight home advantage. It's worth noting that their previous encounter ended 2-1 in favor of the visiting team.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 02 November 2024 and ended with a 1-2 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of that encounter: Chengdu vs Shanghai Shenhua
- possession percentage: 47% vs 53%;
- corner kicks: 9 vs 7;
- yellow cards: 5 vs 3;
- shots on target: 2 vs 4;
- fouls: 14 vs 14.
📊Statistical preview of the head-to-head encounters between Chengdu and Shanghai Shenhua:
- 6 matches played;
- home team wins - 3, away team wins - 1, draws - 2;
- goals scored - 10 for Chengdu, 7 for Shanghai Shenhua;
- average goals in the first half - 2, in the second half - 0.83;
- average total goals per match - 2.83.
Head-to-head statistics Chengdu - Shanghai Shenhua

Chengdu Rongcheng Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the Super League tournament (home team - Changchun Yatai, away team - Chengdu). The match ended with a score of 1-2.
The game statistics are as follows (Chengdu vs Changchun Yatai):
- possession percentage: 62% vs 38%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 2;
- fouls: 13 vs 16;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 9 vs 4.
Chengdu have been in impressive form in recent matches, confidently holding onto second place in the league standings. The team is renowned for their organized defense and ability to score crucial goals, averaging 1.67 goals per game while conceding just 0.67. At home, they find the back of the net in nearly every match. In their last head-to-head against Shanghai Shenhua, they narrowly lost 2-1, but have left no room for other opponents.
Match Results: Chengdu Rongcheng

Shanghai Shenhua Team Overview
The last official match for the current visitors took place on in the Super League, featuring Shandong Taishan as the home side and Shanghai Shenhua as the visitors. The game concluded with a 0-1 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (Shanghai Shenhua vs Shandong Taishan):
- possession: 44% vs 56%;
- corners: 7 vs 8;
- fouls: 15 vs 19;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 4;
- shots on target: 4 vs 4.
Shanghai Shenhua sit atop the standings, thanks to a winning streak where they've claimed victory in seven of their last nine matches, boasting an impressive average of 2.22 goals per game. The visitors present a balanced squad with a strong focus on attack, frequently utilizing rapid counter-attacks to pose a threat to opponents' goals. They perform well both at home and away, with just one defeat in their last 35 games speaking volumes about their form.
Match Results: Shanghai Shenhua
Latest news
Chengdu Rongcheng
Amidst a packed schedule, the team also faces personnel challenges: in April, key center-back Li Hao was sidelined for several weeks due to a thigh muscle injury. Additionally, midfielder Liao Lisheng picked up an injury in the match against Yunnan Yukun, casting doubt on his availability for the upcoming fixtures.
Shanghai Shenhua
In March, during the AFC Champions League match against Kawasaki Frontale, defender Zhu Chenjie suffered a facial fracture, sidelining him for an extended period. Additionally, in April, midfielder Dai Weijun sustained a cruciate ligament injury, necessitating a lengthy recovery. Furthermore, defender Jiang Shenglong is serving a suspension due to an accumulation of yellow cards. These setbacks have significantly limited squad rotation options and impacted the team's performance in recent matches.
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 6;
- Home wins - 3, Away wins - 1, Draws - 2.
Statistics: Chengdu vs Shanghai Shenhua
- Matches played in the tournament: 9 vs 9;
- Wins: 6 vs 7;
- Win percentage: 67% vs 78%;
- Losses: 1 vs 0;
- Draws: 2 vs 2.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 6 vs 7;
- Losses: 2 vs 1;
- Draws: 2 vs 2.
- Shanghai Shenhua cover a +1.5 spread in 5 consecutive head-to-head matches (Super League).
- Shanghai Shenhua cover a +1.5 spread in 35 consecutive matches (Super League).
- Shanghai Shenhua cover a +1.5 spread in 20 of their last 21 matches.
- Shanghai Shenhua cover a +1.5 spread in away games for 15 consecutive matches (Super League).
- Shanghai Shenhua cover a +1.5 spread in 8 of their last 9 away matches.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- The home team averages - 1.67 goals, the visitors - 1.17;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 2.83;
- Both teams scored: overall - 5 times; at the home team's ground - 3 times.
Statistics: Chengdu vs Shanghai Shenhua
- Average total in the tournament: 2.33 vs 3.33;
- Average goals scored: 1.67 vs 2.22;
- Average total in the first half: 1 vs 0.78;
- Average total in the second half: 0.67 vs 1.44;
- Chengdu: average home total in the tournament - 1.25;
- Shanghai Shenhua: average away total in the tournament - 1.67;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 1.6 (home - 1.2) vs 1.9 (away - 1.25).
- Total under 3.5 goals occurred in 10 of Chengdu's last 11 matches (Super League).
- Total under 3.5 goals occurred in Chengdu's last 5 home matches (Super League).
Corners Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Average corners in head-to-head matches - 11 (6.5 for the home team and 4.5 for the visitors);
- Average corners at the home ground - 11.67 (7.67 for the home team and 4 for the visitors).
Chengdu: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 5.78; at home - 6.25;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 6.1; at home - 6.8.
Shanghai Shenhua: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 9.44, away - 8.67;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 8.3; away - 6.75.
- Chengdu take over 5.5 corners at home in 6 of their last 7 matches (Super League).
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Average yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 5 (2.5 for the home team and 2.5 for the visitors);
- Average yellow cards at the home ground - 7.67 (4 for the home team and 3.67 for the visitors).
Chengdu: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 2.11; at home - 1.75;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 2.4; at home - 2.4.
Shanghai Shenhua: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 1.22, away - 1.67;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.2; away - 1.5.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 6;
- Both teams scored overall - 5 times;
- At the home team's ground - 3 times.
Statistics: Chengdu vs Shanghai Shenhua
- Matches played in the tournament: 9 vs 9;
- Matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): Chengdu - 5, Shanghai Shenhua - 7;
- BTTS for Chengdu at home - 2 (50%);
- BTTS for Shanghai Shenhua away - 2 (67%).
Last 10 Matches:
- Matches with BTTS: Chengdu - 6, Shanghai Shenhua - 6;
- BTTS for Chengdu at home - 3 (60%);
- BTTS for Shanghai Shenhua away - 2 (50%).
- Chengdu score and concede in their last 5 head-to-head matches against Shanghai Shenhua (Super League).