Shanghai Shenhua vs Nantong Zhiyun FC Prediction: The Flower of Shanghai Will Blossom In This Fixture

Shanghai Shenhua will welcome Nantong Zhiyun FC to the Shanghai Stadium in the 22nd round of the Chinese Super League. 

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

 Form: LWWWW

Lady Luck was not on Shanghai Shenhua's side last time out against Beijing Guoan FC, as they succumbed to a narrow 2-1 defeat. This defeat comes after securing a convincing 2-0 away defeat against floundering side Wuhan Three Towns.

Given the outcome, the Blues saw their unbeaten run in the league come to an end. They were on a 21-match unbeaten run, recording 17 wins and 4 draws. Not only did the defeat halt an unbeaten run, but it has dented their chances of clinching the league title this season. 

With 55 points accumulated from 22 matches, Shanghai Shenhua occupies second place in the Chinese Super League standings. The point gap between them and first-placed Shanghai Port FC has been widened to five points.

Form: DLLLL

Nantong Zhiyun FC is well aware they'll have their backs against the wall against a side seeking to redeem themselves. Approaching this match, Nantong squandered their one-goal lead against Henan FC to play out a 1-1 draw at home. 

Throughout the period of July, Nantong failed to secure a win, recording four consecutive defeats in which they conceded 13 goals in the process. They have only picked up one win in their last 14 league matches (L9, D4) and could likely struggle in this one.

With 15 points accumulated from 22 matches, Nantong Zhiyun FC is rooted at the bottom of the standings in the Chinese Super League. Languishing in the relegation zone, they find themselves three points adrift of safety.

• Shanghai Shenhua is currently on a three-match winning streak when playing at home in the Super League.
• Nantong Zhiyun FC are winless in their last five matches in the Super League.
• Shanghai Shenhua averages 3 goals per game when playing at home, and Nantong Zhiyun FC averages 1.36 goals per game when playing away.

Shanghai Shenhua has won the last three encounters against Nantong Zhiyun FC in the Chinese Super League with a goal difference of 4-0.

Before their unfortunate defeat to Beijing Guoan FC on Sunday, Shanghai Shenhua were enjoying a 21-match unbeaten run in the league, and they come into this with the aim to bounce back. This defeat not only halted their unbeaten run but has widened the point gap between them and league leaders Shanghai Port FC to five points, casting doubts about their chances of clinching the league title this season. 

With seven games left to spare, Nantong Zhiyun FC find themselves languishing in the relegation zone, needing just three points to get to safety. Despite taking on a wounded Shanghai Shenhua side, their chances of snatching a point appear slim, having lost the reverse fixture 2-0.

Therefore, support the home side in the full-time market combined with a total of over 3.5 goals, which should suffice. 

• W1 & TO 3.5 for 2.12
• Both Halves Over 1.5 - Yes for 3.20
• Anytime Goalscorer - Cephas Malele for 1.66