Shanghai Shenhua vs Shandong Taishan Prediction 12 September 2025
The upcoming clash between Shanghai Shenhua and Shandong Taishan promises to be an intriguing battle. Both teams have been prolific in front of goal, averaging more than two goals per match, adding to the excitement. The hosts are currently sitting second in the standings, eager to solidify their position for Asian cup qualification. Meanwhile, the visitors are in fifth place, aiming to catch up with the league leaders.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 26 April 2025 and ended with a 0-1 scoreline. Here is the comparative statistics from that encounter (home team - Shandong Taishan):
- possession: 56% vs 44%;
- corners: 8 vs 7;
- fouls: 19 vs 15;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 2;
- shots on target: 4 vs 4.
📊Statistical preview of the official clashes between Shanghai Shenhua and Shandong Taishan:
- 38 matches played;
- home team wins - 15, away team wins - 15, draws - 8;
- goals scored - 47 for Shanghai Shenhua, 50 for Shandong Taishan;
- average goals in the first half - 1.13, second half - 1.42;
- average total goals per match - 2.55.
Head-to-head statistics Shanghai Shenhua - Shandong Taishan
Shanghai Shenhua Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Super League, with Wuhan Three Towns playing at home against Shanghai Shenhua. The match concluded with a 1-0 victory.
Here are the match statistics (Shanghai Shenhua vs Wuhan Three Towns):
- possession percentage: 69% vs 31%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 3;
- fouls: 15 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 2;
- shots on target: 5 vs 1.
Shanghai Shenhua, currently sitting second in the table, are showcasing impressive form with 5 wins and only 3 losses in their last 10 matches. The team effectively utilizes ball control and rapid counterattacks to achieve results. In their previous encounter with Shandong Taishan, they narrowly lost 1-0, but now they aim to exact revenge on home turf. Their average goal tally stands at over 2 goals per game-an excellent figure for a team of this caliber. However, their defense occasionally falters, conceding slightly more than one goal per match on average.
Match Results: Shanghai Shenhua
Shandong Luneng Taishan Team Overview
The visitors played their last official match on in the Super League tournament, where Shandong Taishan hosted Beijing Guoan. The match ended with a score of 6-0.
Here are the match statistics (Shandong Taishan vs Beijing Guoan):
- possession: 37% vs 63%;
- corners: 4 vs 5;
- fouls: 12 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 4;
- shots on target: 10 vs 5.
Shandong Taishan are experiencing a resurgence in form following four consecutive wins, although their latest defeat raises questions about their consistency. This pattern of victories and losses prevents the team from solidifying a position higher than fifth in the standings. The visitors' playing style revolves around counter-attacks and quick ball movement in the attacking third, with an average scoring rate of 2.22 goals per match. On the road, they frequently engage in high-scoring encounters, with the "both teams to score" trend emerging in several of their recent games.
Match Results: Shandong Luneng Taishan
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Shanghai Shenhua
The team is once again facing squad issues. Midfielder Dai Weijun has been sidelined since January with a torn ACL and will remain out of action until October.
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-head:
- Total encounters - 38;
- First-half wins at home - 3; away wins - 3; draws - 12;
- Average first-half total: 1.13;
- Today's home side averages 0.55 goals, while the visitors average 0.58.
First-half stats: Shanghai Shenhua (home) vs Shandong Taishan (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 10 vs 11;
- Wins: 6 (60%) vs 5 (45.45%);
- Losses: 2 (20%) vs 4 (36.36%);
- Draws: 2 (20%) vs 2 (18.18%);
- Average goals scored: 2.1 vs 1.73;
- Average goals conceded: 0.7 vs 0.73.
Last 10 matches (overall):
- Wins: 4 vs 6;
- Losses: 2 vs 2;
- Draws: 4 vs 2;
- Average first-half total: 1.7 (scored - 1, conceded - 0.7) vs 1.5 (scored - 1.2, conceded - 0.3).
- Shanghai Shenhua have scored in the first half at home in 7 of their last 8 matches.
- Shanghai Shenhua have scored in the first half at home in 6 of their last 7 matches (Super League).
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 38;
- Home wins - 15, Away wins - 15, Draws - 8.
Statistics: Shanghai Shenhua vs Shandong Taishan
- Matches played in the tournament: 23 vs 23;
- Victories: 15 vs 12;
- Win percentage: 65% vs 52%;
- Losses: 4 vs 7;
- Draws: 4 vs 4.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 5 vs 6;
- Losses: 3 vs 3;
- Draws: 2 vs 1.
- Shandong Taishan win with a +1.5 handicap in 17 of the last 19 head-to-head encounters.
- Shandong Taishan win with a +1.5 handicap in 14 of their last 15 matches (Super League).
- Shandong Taishan win with a +1.5 handicap in 6 consecutive matches.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- The home team today averages - 1.24 goals, the away team - 1.32 goals;
- The average total goals in head-to-head matches - 2.55;
- Both teams scored: overall - 14 times; at the home team's ground - 7 times.
Statistics: Shanghai Shenhua vs Shandong Taishan
- Average total in the tournament: 3.26 vs 3.74;
- Average goals scored: 2.13 vs 2.22;
- Average first-half total: 0.96 vs 1.04;
- Average second-half total: 1.17 vs 1.17;
- Shanghai Shenhua: average home total in the tournament - 2.6;
- Shandong Taishan: average away total in the tournament - 1.91;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 2.1 (home - 2.5) vs 2.4 (away - 1.5).
- Shandong Taishan score less than 1.5 goals away in 6 of the last 7 head-to-head encounters.
Corners Prediction
Shanghai Shenhua: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 8.09; at home - 9.3;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 7.8; at home - 10.25.
Shandong Taishan: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 5.22, away - 4;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 4.6; away - 2.5.
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Average total yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 2.74 (1.37 for the home team and 1.37 for the away team);
- Average total yellow cards at the home team's ground - 2.89 (1.61 for the home team and 1.28 for the away team).
Shanghai Shenhua: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 1.61; at home - 1.3;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 2.2; at home - 2.
Shandong Taishan: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 2.22, away - 2.45;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 2.2; away - 2.25.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 38;
- Both teams scored overall - 14 times;
- At the home team's ground - 7 times.
Statistics: Shanghai Shenhua vs Shandong Taishan
- Total matches played in the tournament: 23 vs 23;
- Total matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 14 vs 15;
- BTTS for Shanghai Shenhua at home - 7 (70%);
- BTTS for Shandong Taishan away - 9 (82%).
Last 10 matches:
- Total BTTS matches: 6 vs 7;
- BTTS for Shanghai Shenhua at home - 3 (75%);
- BTTS for Shandong Taishan away - 3 (75%).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Considering the current form of both teams and their playing styles, it's likely we'll witness an energetic match from both sides. Given the recent trend of high-scoring games, particularly with the visitors excelling in away matches (12 out of 14 games), betting on both teams to score seems like a well-founded and promising choice.No comments
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