Yunnan Yukun vs Shanghai Shenhua Prediction 16 May 2026
🔊 Matchday 12 of the Chinese Super League brings an intriguing clash between Yunnan Yukun and Shanghai Shenhua. The fixture kicks off on 16 May at 12:00. Take note of the odds - bookmakers are offering for a home win and for an away victory. The hosts enter as slight favourites, though their edge over Leonid Slutsky’s side isn’t overwhelming. Let’s break down both teams’ season stats and suggest the best betting option for Friday’s encounter.
Head-to-Head
The most recent official meeting between these two sides took place on 02 August 2025 at Yunnan Yukun’s home ground and ended in a thrilling 4-4 draw. Here’s a comparative breakdown from that match (Yunnan Yukun as hosts):
- Possession: 38% vs 62%;
- Corners: 6 vs 10;
- Fouls: 7 vs 9;
- Yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- Shots on target: 6 vs 13.
📊 These teams have faced off three times before, and the stats paint a clear picture: the hosts have yet to claim a victory in this head-to-head. Across those encounters, there have been 15 goals in total-Yunnan Yukun have found the net six times, while Shanghai Shenhua have scored nine. Notably, the first half tends to be relatively quiet, averaging just 1.67 goals, but things heat up after the break, with second halves producing an average of 3.33 goals. That brings the average total to five goals per match-a strong indication that fans can expect plenty of action and attacking football right from the start.
Head-to-head statistics Yunnan Yukun - Shanghai Shenhua
Yunnan Yukun Team Overview
Yunnan Yukun played their most recent official match on , securing a 2-1 away victory over Liaoning Shenyang Urban in the Super League.
The key stats from that fixture (Yunnan Yukun vs Liaoning Shenyang Urban) are as follows:
- Possession: 52% vs 48%;
- Corners: 4 vs 4;
- Fouls committed: 9 vs 13;
- Yellow cards: 1 vs 0;
- Shots on target: 8 vs 3.
The season has been a mixed bag for Yunnan Yukun, but one thing’s for sure - their matches are never dull. After 11 rounds, the team sit fourth in the table, right between ambition and reality. With five wins, five losses, and a single draw, their record perfectly embodies the idea of a rollercoaster campaign. However, Yunnan Yukun have now gone three home matches without a victory.
Going forward, the hosts look lively: 23 goals scored (the third-best tally in the Super League) clearly shows their attacking intent is intact. The problem lies at the back - with 20 goals conceded (the second-worst defensive record in the league), it’s obvious they’re far more eager to attack than to defend their own net.
Match Results: Yunnan Yukun
Shanghai Shenhua Team Overview
Shanghai Shenhua last played an official match on in the Super League, hosting Chongqing Tonglianglong and settling for a 2-2 draw.
The match statistics were as follows (Shanghai Shenhua vs Chongqing Tonglianglong):
- possession: 63% vs 37%;
- corners: 11 vs 2;
- fouls: 18 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 1;
- shots on target: 9 vs 4.
Shanghai Shenhua’s season has been anything but dull. The side have played 11 matches, recording six wins, two defeats, and three draws. Were it not for federation sanctions, Leonid Slutsky’s men would be sitting second in the table. In the current reality of Chinese football, however, the club are only sixth in the Super League, and they have now gone three games without a victory. That translates to a win rate of around 55% and just 18% losses-an impressive record compared to teams in the lower half of the standings.
Diving deeper into the stats: Shenhua have already netted 24 goals-second-best in the league-while conceding 17 times. The attacking potential is clear, though the back line can be shaky at times. The team look convincing going forward and show plenty of grit in tough contests, but consistency remains an issue.
Match Results: Shanghai Shenhua
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-head:
- Matches played - 3;
- First-half wins for the home side - 1; for the visitors - 0; draws - 1;
- Average first-half total: 1.67;
- Today's hosts average 1.33 goals in the first half, while the visitors score 0.33.
First-half stats: Yunnan Yukun (home) vs Shanghai Shenhua (away)
- Matches played in the competition: 5 vs 5;
- Wins: 3 (60%) vs 2 (40%);
- Losses: 1 (20%) vs 2 (40%);
- Draws: 1 (20%) vs 1 (20%);
- Average goals scored: 2 vs 1.4;
- Average goals conceded: 0.4 vs 0.8.
Last 10 matches (overall):
- Wins: 6 vs 4;
- Losses: 3 vs 3;
- Draws: 1 vs 3;
- Average first-half total: 1.9 (scored - 1.3, conceded - 0.6) vs 1.5 (scored - 0.8, conceded - 0.7).
- Yunnan Yukun have scored in the first half at home in six of their last seven Super League fixtures.
- Yunnan Yukun have found the net in the first half in five consecutive Super League matches.
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-head record:
- Matches played - 3;
- Home wins - 0, Away wins - 2, Draws - 1.
Stats: Yunnan Yukun vs Shanghai Shenhua
- Matches in the competition: 11 vs 11;
- Wins: 5 vs 6;
- Win percentage: 45% vs 55%;
- Losses: 5 vs 2;
- Draws: 1 vs 3.
Last 10 matches:
- Wins: 4 vs 5;
- Losses: 5 vs 2;
- Draws: 1 vs 3.
- Shanghai Shenhua have avoided defeat in 16 of their last 18 Super League fixtures.
- Shanghai Shenhua are unbeaten in 6 of their last 7 away matches in the Super League.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-head (average total goals):
- Home side average - 2, Away side average - 3;
- Overall head-to-head average - 5;
- Both teams scored: all-time - 3 times; at Yunnan Yukun’s ground - twice.
Average total goals stats: Yunnan Yukun vs Shanghai Shenhua
- Tournament average: 3.91 vs 3.73;
- Goals scored: 2.09 vs 2.18;
- First half: 1.45 vs 1;
- Second half: 0.64 vs 1.18;
- Yunnan Yukun at home in the competition: 2.2;
- Shanghai Shenhua away in the competition: 1.8;
- Last 10 matches: 2 (home - 2) vs 1.9 (away - 1.8).
- Under 4.5 goals has landed in eight of Yunnan Yukun’s last nine home matches (Super League).
- Under 4.5 goals has hit in twelve of Shanghai Shenhua’s last fourteen away matches.
Corners Prediction
Head-to-head
- Average corners per head-to-head - 14.33 (Home: 3, Away: 11.33);
- At Yunnan Yukun’s ground - average corners: 13 (Home: 4, Away: 9).
Yunnan Yukun: Stats
- This season: tournament average - 4.45; at home - 5.8;
- Last 10 matches: average - 4.4; at home - 6.
Shanghai Shenhua: Stats
- This season: tournament average - 6.82, away - 5;
- Last 10 matches: average - 6.5; away - 5.
- Yunnan Yukun have delivered under 5.5 corners in seven consecutive Super League matches.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-head:
- Matches played - 3;
- Both teams have scored in all three meetings;
- At Yunnan Yukun’s ground - both teams scored twice.
Stats: Yunnan Yukun vs Shanghai Shenhua
- Tournament matches played: 11 vs 11;
- Matches this season with both teams scoring (BTTS): 9 vs 8;
- Yunnan Yukun BTTS at home - 3 (60%);
- Shanghai Shenhua BTTS away - 4 (80%).
Last 10 matches:
- BTTS matches: 8 vs 7;
- Yunnan Yukun BTTS at home - 2 (50%);
- Shanghai Shenhua BTTS away - 4 (80%).
- Yunnan Yukun have both scored and conceded in five straight Super League games.
- Shanghai Shenhua have both scored and conceded in six of their last seven away fixtures (Super League).
Correct Score Prediction
Most common scorelines (current season):
- The most frequent result in the competition is 1-1 (13/88, 14.8%);
- Yunnan Yukun’s most common home results: 0-3, 1-2, 3-1, 3-3, and 4-0 (each occurred once out of five, or 20%);
- Shanghai Shenhua’s most frequent away result: 1-1 (twice out of five, or 40%).
Based on statistical modelling and probability distribution, the algorithm projects the top three outcomes:
2-1 - 8.22% (odds: 7.29)
1-1 - 8.15% (odds: 7.38)
2-2 - 7.31% (odds: 8.01)
Editorial Prediction
Heading into the clash between Yunnan Yukun and Shanghai Shenhua, the situation is quite intriguing. The hosts have been stuck on a rollercoaster-alternating wins and losses with no sign of consistency. As for the visitors, their recent form hasn’t been much better, going three matches without a win, which is a bit concerning for their supporters. But if you dig deeper, Shanghai Shenhua have an ace up their sleeve: they’ve suffered just two defeats all season and remain firmly among the league’s pace-setters, regardless of opponent or venue.There’s another rock-solid stat to consider: Leonid Slutsky’s side have avoided defeat in 16 of their last 18 league fixtures-a record any team would envy. This level of consistency gives the visitors every reason to expect a positive result here. While Yunnan Yukun are still searching for their rhythm, Shanghai Shenhua continue to deliver with pragmatic, results-driven football. Even amid their current challenges, Shanghai Shenhua look like the kind of team that rarely lets their rivals walk away with all three points-especially when the stakes are high. Our prediction: Shanghai Shenhua will not lose (Double Chance X2).
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