Shanghai Shenhua vs Beijing Guoan Prediction 18 August 2026
🔊 After a change of manager, Shanghai Shenhua have won two matches in a row, not only pulling away from the relegation zone but also breaking into the top 10 of the Chinese Super League table. However, extending their winning run will be far from easy for the Blue Dragons, as they face Beijing Guoan, who have hit a fantastic streak of form. The visitors are unbeaten in 10 matches in a row across all competitions and have an excellent chance of finishing as runners-up. Given the form of both sides, the upcoming match promises to be very intriguing and entertaining.
Head-to-Head
The most recent official meeting between these sides took place on 21 March 2026 and ended in a 1-1 draw. Here’s a comparative breakdown of the key stats from that clash (Beijing Guoan were the home team):
- Possession: 48% vs 52%;
- Corners: 9 vs 4;
- Fouls committed: 13 vs 16;
- Yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
- Shots on target: 3 vs 1.
📊 In the entire history of meetings between Shanghai Shenhua and Beijing Guoan, the two sides have played 35 official matches. The hosts have won 10, the visitors 17, with eight draws. Beijing Guoan also have the edge in goals scored: 57 for them against 43 for Shanghai. On average, the sides score 1.29 goals in the first half, with that figure rising to 1.57 in the second. The average total goals per match stands at 2.86.
Head-to-head statistics Shanghai Shenhua - Beijing Guoan
Shanghai Shenhua Team Overview
In early August, Leonid Slutsky left his post as head coach of Shanghai Shenhua, and his place was taken by Mao Yijun, who had previously worked in the club's system for 13 years in various roles. Under the new coach, the team won two matches in a row (1:0 over Qingdao Hainiu and 4:1 over Henan Songshan Longmen) and moved 10 points clear of the relegation zone. It is important to note that these wins are no coincidence - in both matches the Blue Dragons were the dominant side and outperformed their opponents in xG on both occasions: 2.42-1.21 against Qingdao and 2.89-1.42 against Henan. In terms of shots on target, Shanghai were also better than their opponents: 6-1 and 7-4 respectively.
Match Results: Shanghai Shenhua
Beijing Guoan Team Overview
Beijing Guoan are in stunning form: the team have gone 10 matches without a defeat, winning eight and drawing twice. They also look very confident in attack: in only two matches during this run did they score fewer than two goals, while in the other eight they consistently went over the 1.5 goals total. However, the Palace Guards' defensive play leaves much to be desired, especially in away matches. During this run Beijing Guoan have played five matches on the road and have not kept a clean sheet once, conceding two goals in 3 of those 5 matches.
Match Results: Beijing Guoan
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-head record:
- Matches played - 35;
- First-half wins: home side - 8, away side - 2, draws - 8;
- Average first-half total: 1.29 goals;
- Today's home side average 0.57 goals before the break, the away side - 0.71.
Last 10 matches (all competitions):
- Wins: 5 vs 4;
- Losses: 3 vs 1;
- Draws: 2 vs 5;
- Average first-half goals total: 2 (scored - 1, conceded - 1) vs 0.9 (scored - 0.7, conceded - 0.2).
- Shanghai Shenhua have scored in the first half in six matches in a row.
- Shanghai Shenhua have scored before the break in their last five Super League matches.
⭐ Editor's Pick
In their recent matches, Shanghai Shenhua have shown some progress, and having pulled away from the relegation zone, they can afford to relax a little and play their own game. At the same time, Beijing Guoan, despite their excellent form and a 10-match unbeaten run, are not very confident away from home: in their previous five away matches they conceded eight goals. Taking into account the form and motivation of both sides, as well as the statistical trends, we believe we are in for an entertaining and very high-scoring match. Our prediction is total over 3 goals.
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