Changchun Yatai vs Shanghai Shenhua Prediction: A Road Victory For The Flower Of Shanghai Is On The Cards

Changchun Yatai prepares for their 23rd Super League matchday, where they will welcome Shanghai Shenhua at the Changchun Stadium in search of their third consecutive Super League triumph.

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

Changchun Yatai

Form: WLLDW

They come into this match having ended their two-match losing streak with a 1-0 victory at home against Meizhou Hakka. They had 32% ball control in that game and registered five shots, two of which were on target.

While they did manage to pick up three points against a consistent side, they had been on a fairly convincing run in terms of points collected in their previous five matches, accumulating seven points in the process.

Currently in 11th place with 29 points, they are one place behind 10th placed Tianjin Teda, with whom they are level on points, and they are four points clear of Cangzhou Mighty Lions and Dalian Pro.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 5-3-2

L. Weiguo (1); W. Rao (31), Q. Cul (21), J. Okore (4), H. Guan (6), H. Wang (25); Serginho (10), Y. Zhang (20), J. Wang (8); C. Changcheng (13), T. Long (29).

Shanghai Shenhua

Form: LDDWW

The signs of their halting performance were clear, and it was only a matter of time before they were derailed, as evidenced by their shocking home defeat to Cangzhou Mighty Lions, in which they suffered a dismal 1-2 setback.

Prior to that, they were forced to a 1-1 tie at home against Guangzhou City to share the spoils in a game that they could have easily won, but it was more than they bargained for due to their inability to convert while in front of goal. 

On the plus side, they had not lost in their previous nine games and had amassed 19 points during that run, which put them in consistent form. It's also important to note that this was only their second home loss in their previous 13 Super League games played at home.

It is impossible to overstate the damage that would result from a loss in this match, making a win for them a given if they don't want to fall further down the rankings. They are in third place with 41 points, one point ahead of Henan and Shanghai, and two points ahead of Hangzhou Greentown in sixth place.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-4-2

Z. Cheng (19); D. Wang (18), J. Yangyang (22), J. Shenglong (4), B. Jiajun (23); Z. Baojie (21), H. Wang (33), Q. Jiegei (7), P. Xinli (25); C. Bassogog (17), L. Ruofan (36).

Match Facts

• Shanghai Shenhua were unbeaten in their last nine games played in the Super League.
• Changchun Yatai has only lost one of their last five matches against Shanghai Shenhua in all competitions
• In meetings between Changchun Yatai and Shanghai Shenhua, an average of 1.6 goals is scored between them.
• When playing at home, Changchun Yatai scores on average 1.33 goals, and Shanghai Shenhua scores on average 1.12 goals when playing away.

Head-To-Head

Changchun Yatai has won 11 of the last 25 matches; Shanghai Shenhua has won 6, and there have been 8 draws, with a goal difference of 30-25 in favor of Changchun Yatai.

Expert Betting Tips

Changchun Yatai will be expected to put forth heroic efforts to repel their guests and pull off a shocker, but they'll be up against a team that has shown strong defense and is ranked third in defense success; as a result, a creative approach might be required from them if they are to walk away with a convincing victory.

Currently, Shanghai Shenhua may not be comfortable dropping down from their respective third place positions, which is, to put it simply, quite unacceptable for them. This may act as motivation for them to perform at their very best and claim a victory.

There is a significant difference between their current standings, and even though Shanghai Shenhua are clearly the superior team in that regard, a road victory for them this time against a team that has had trouble keeping up its recent form is to be expected.

• W2 for 2.34
• Goals - Over 2.5 for 2.07
• Corners - Under 9 for 1.83