Changchun Yatai FC vs Shanghai Shenhua Prediction: The Flower of Shanghai Will Come Out On Top Once Again

Changchun Yatai FC will welcome Shanghai Shenhua to the Changchun Sports Center in the fourth round of the Chinese Super League. 

Shanghai Shenhua have maintained a 100% win record in the league and enter this match aiming for a fourth consecutive win, which will see them solidify their position atop the league standings. Considering their opponents have failed to secure a win in their last four home matches, there's no doubt that the three points are theirs for the taking. 

Let's have a look at the latest Chinese Super League predictions between Changchun Yatai FC vs. Shanghai Shenhua, probable lineups, match facts, and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

After finishing in ninth place in the previous season, Changchun Yatai had high hopes of improving their position this season. However, reality has not aligned with their expectations, as they currently find themselves three places above the drop zone, occupying the 11th spot in the standings with 3 points accumulated. 

Following a 4-2 opening defeat against Shandong Taishan away from home, Changchun Yatai immediately bounced back to winning ways, defeating Qingdao Hainiu FC 1-0 away from home. Despite expectations leaning towards a second consecutive league triumph, this time at home against Tianjin Teda, Andrea Compagno's converted penalty in the 44th minute denied them a maiden home win as they succumbed to a 1-0 defeat. 

Despite a hunger to return to winning ways, they go up against Shanghai Shenhua, a side that has had a flawless start to the season, indicating they'll need to dig deep into their performance, which has yet to meet expectations, if they are to salvage something in this one.

Formation: 4-4-2

Y. Wu; C. Liao, L. Rosić, M.C. Yuan, S. Li; Guilherme, S. Abdusalam, P. Žulj, J. Wang; Serginho, L. Tan

Shanghai Shenhua has been accustomed to starting each new season on a high, and their strong start this season comes as no surprise. In the previous season, they went the first eight matches without suffering defeat (W5 D3) and are en route to repeating the same success. Having avoided defeat in their last three matches, Shanghai Shenhua occupy the top spot in the standings and have maintained a two-point cushion over the four teams below them.

In their most recent match against Shandong Taishan, they were considered underdogs on the road; however, that didn't stop them from springing up a surprise, eking out a convincing 3-0 triumph with ex-Liverpool and Feyenoord star João Carlos Teixeira bagging a brace to guide his side to a resounding triumph. 

The Flower of Shanghai are not only one of the five sides in the league yet to suffer defeat but have maintained a flawless record, securing three consecutive wins—a run they'll want to maintain as they aim for their fourth straight win, which could see them solidify their position atop the league standings. 

Formation: 4-2-3-1

B. Yaxiong; Z. Yang, J. Shunkai, J. Shenglong, W. Manafa; W. Xi, I. Amadou; Y. Hanchao, Andre Luis, J. Teixeira; C. Malele

• Changchun Yatai FC have won one of their last six matches in the Super League.
• Shanghai Shenhua are currently on a four-match unbeaten run when playing away in the Super League.
• Changchun Yatai FC averages 0.9 goals per game when playing at home, and Shanghai Shenhua averages 1.4 goals per game when playing away.

In the last 28 meetings, Changchun Yatai FC have won 11 times, Shanghai Shenhua have won 7 times, and there have been 10 draws, with the goal difference being 31-27 in favor of Changchun Yatai FC.

Despite boasting a slightly better record in the head-to-head meetings against Shanghai Shenhua, Changchun Yatai FC head into this match in poor form, having won only one of their last six matches in the Super League. Playing at home has seen them record three consecutive losses, and it's safe to say they'll have their work cut out for them in a bid for a favorable outcome. 

Shanghai Shenhua has been impressive this season and heads into this match as favorites with bookmakers. With a three-match winning streak in the league, there's no doubt that they are brimming with confidence, and we don't expect them to suffer defeat in this one against a side that has failed to win any of their last four home matches. 

Therefore, we expect the away side to secure a convincing victory by supporting them in the full-time market, combined with a total of under 4.5 goals.

• W2 & TU 4.5 for 1.77
• Anytime Goalscorer - Cephas Malele for 2.10
• Away To Score In Both Halves - Yes for 2.25