Shanghai Shenhua vs Chengdu Prediction 21 September 2025
The upcoming match promises an exciting showdown between Shanghai Shenhua and Chengdu. Both teams have been delivering impressive performances this season, setting the stage for a thrilling contest on the pitch. Shanghai, sitting third in the standings, have shown excellent home form with a high average of goals scored. Meanwhile, Chengdu are leading the league and are renowned for their solid defense on the road. With strong players on both sides, the match becomes even more intriguing. Fans can look forward to plenty of attacking plays and spectacular moments.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 02 May 2025 and ended with a score of 1-0. Here's a comparative breakdown of the stats from that encounter (Chengdu were the home side):
- possession: 47% vs 53%;
- corners: 6 vs 7;
- fouls: 13 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 5 vs 2;
- shots on target: 3 vs 4.
📊Statistical preview of the official encounters between Shanghai Shenhua and Chengdu:
- 7 matches played;
- home wins - 1, away wins - 4, draws - 2;
- goals scored - 7 for Shanghai Shenhua, 11 for Chengdu;
- average goals in the first half - 1.86, in the second half - 0.71;
- average total goals per match - 2.57.
Head-to-head statistics Shanghai Shenhua - Chengdu
Shanghai Shenhua Team Overview
The last official match took place on in the AFC Champions League, featuring Gangwon as the home side and Shanghai Shenhua as the visitors. The match concluded with a 2-1 victory.
Here are the match statistics (Shanghai Shenhua vs. Gangwon):
- possession: 37% vs. 63%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs. 1;
- fouls: 12 vs. 14;
- yellow cards: 2 vs. 0;
- shots on target: 2 vs. 3.
Shanghai Shenhua continue to impress at home, despite recent fluctuations in form-securing 2 wins and suffering 3 losses in their last 5 matches. They consistently score over 1.5 goals per game on home turf, thanks to their aggressive style of play and ability to dominate opponents. Their average goal tally stands at 2 per match, although they concede an average of 1.8 goals, which could be a crucial factor against a strong Chengdu side.
Match Results: Shanghai Shenhua
Chengdu Rongcheng Team Overview
The visitors played their last official match on in the AFC Champions League (home team - Ulsan, away team - Chengdu). The match ended with a score of 2-1.
The game statistics were as follows (Chengdu vs Ulsan):
- possession percentage: 38% vs 62%;
- corners: 2 vs 7;
- fouls: 16 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 4 vs 10.
The Chengdu team sits at the top of the table thanks to their outstanding performance in both offense and defense. They secured three consecutive victories before their most recent defeat, showcasing consistency and high attacking efficiency with an average of 2 goals per game while conceding just 0.5 goals on average over the last 10 matches. In their previous head-to-head against Shanghai, they claimed a narrow 1-0 victory.
Match Results: Chengdu Rongcheng
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Shanghai Shenhua
Shenhua are grappling with a significant injury crisis. Forward Saulo Mineiro has suffered a thigh muscle tear and is expected to be sidelined for about 2-3 months. Another major setback comes with Dai Wai-Tsun's cruciate ligament injury, which will require a lengthy recovery period.
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 7;
- First-half wins for the home team - 0; for the away team - 0; draws - 2;
- Average first-half total: 1.86;
- Today's home team averages 0.86 goals, while the visitors average 1.
First-Half Statistics: Shanghai Shenhua (home) vs Chengdu (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 11 vs 11;
- Wins: 6 (54.55%) vs 5 (45.45%);
- Losses: 2 (18.18%) vs 1 (9.09%);
- Draws: 3 (27.27%) vs 5 (45.45%);
- Average goals scored: 2.27 vs 1.73;
- Average goals conceded: 0.82 vs 0.55.
Last 10 Matches (overall):
- Wins: 3 vs 4;
- Losses: 2 vs 0;
- Draws: 5 vs 6;
- Average first-half total: 1.8 (scored - 0.9, conceded - 0.9) vs 1.1 (scored - 0.8, conceded - 0.3).
- Shanghai Shenhua have scored in the first half at home in 8 of their last 9 matches.
- Shanghai Shenhua have scored in the first half at home in 7 of their last 8 Super League matches.
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 7;
- Home wins - 1, Away wins - 4, Draws - 2.
Statistics: Shanghai Shenhua vs Chengdu
- Matches played in the tournament: 24 vs 24;
- Victories: 15 vs 16;
- Win percentage: 63% vs 67%;
- Losses: 4 vs 3;
- Draws: 5 vs 5.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 3 vs 7;
- Losses: 4 vs 2;
- Draws: 3 vs 1.
- Chengdu cover a +1.5 goal handicap in the last 7 head-to-head matches (Super League).
- Chengdu cover a +1.5 goal handicap in the last 35 matches consecutively.
- Chengdu cover a +1.5 goal handicap in the last 28 matches (Super League).
- Chengdu cover a +1.5 goal handicap away in the last 17 matches consecutively.
- Chengdu cover a +1.5 goal handicap away in the last 12 matches (Super League).
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Today's home team average goals - 1, visitors - 1.57;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 2.57;
- Both teams have scored: overall - 5 times; at home - 2 times.
Statistics: Shanghai Shenhua vs Chengdu
- Average total in the tournament: 3.38 vs 2.79;
- Average goals scored: 2.17 vs 2.04;
- Average first-half total: 1 vs 1.13;
- Average second-half total: 1.17 vs 0.92;
- Shanghai Shenhua: average home total in the tournament - 2.64;
- Chengdu: average away total in the tournament - 2.36;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 2 (home - 2.5) vs 2 (away - 2.67).
- Total under 3.5 goals has occurred in the last 5 head-to-head matches (Super League).
Corners Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Average total corners in head-to-head matches - 11.29 (4.86 for the home team and 6.43 for the visitors);
- Average total corners at home - 12 (5 for the home team and 7 for the visitors).
Shanghai Shenhua: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 8.04; at home - 9.09;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 7; at home - 9.5.
Chengdu: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 5.71, away - 4.82;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 5; away - 2.33.
- Shanghai Shenhua have more than 5.5 corners at home in 18 of their last 19 matches.
- Shanghai Shenhua have more than 5.5 corners at home in a consecutive streak of 16 matches (Super League).
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Average total yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 4.58 (2.29 for the home team and 2.29 for the visitors);
- Average total yellow cards at home - 2.5 (1.5 for the home team and 1 for the visitors).
Shanghai Shenhua: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 1.71; at home - 1.55;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 2.5; at home - 2.75.
Chengdu: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 2.17, away - 2.82;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.9; away - 3.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 7;
- Both teams have scored overall - 5 times;
- At home field - twice.
Statistics: Shanghai Shenhua vs Chengdu
- Total matches played in the tournament: 24 vs 24;
- Total season matches where both teams scored (BTTS): 15 vs 13;
- Shanghai Shenhua's BTTS at home - 8 (73%);
- Chengdu's BTTS away - 7 (64%).
Last 10 Matches:
- Total BTTS matches: 7 vs 4;
- Shanghai Shenhua's BTTS at home - 4 (100%);
- Chengdu's BTTS away - 2 (67%).
- Chengdu score and concede away in 7 of their last 8 matches.
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Considering the current form of both teams and their attacking prowess, a match filled with scoring opportunities on both ends of the pitch is expected. The visitors' solid defense will be tested by the home side's relentless pressure, as they traditionally score heavily at home. This is supported by the trend of over 2.5 goals in Shanghai's home games this season (15 out of 16).No comments
Betting Tips: Shanghai Shenhua - Chengdu Rongcheng
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