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

Nantong Zhiyun FC will welcome Shanghai Shenhua at the Rugao Olympic Sports Center Stadium in the seventh round of the Chinese Super League. 

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Nantong Zhiyun FC

Form: DLWLL

Nantong Zhiyun FC hasn't experienced an impressive beginning to the season, recording one win from their last six matches, which sees them four places above the drop zone. However, the season is still too young for Mihajlo Jurasović's team to reverse their fortunes.

Mihajlo Jurasović's team made the trip to Zhengzhou Hanghai Stadium to lock horns with Henan FC in their latest match. Despite falling behind to Oliver Gerbig's goal in the 56th minute, they were able to restore parity nine minutes later thanks to Jesús Godínez's strike to play out a 1-1 draw. However, this extended their winless run in the league to two matches (L1, D1), and they will be aiming to return to winning ways. 

With five points accumulated from six matches, Nantong Zhiyun FC currently occupies the 11th spot in the Chinese Super League standings, two points ahead of 15th-placed Meizhou Hakka FC and three points behind seventh-placed Shandong Taishan. 

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 5-4-1 

Q. Xue; L. Liao, I. Anthony, K. Cao, S. Ma, Y. Shinar; S. Ji, M.Y. Yang, D. Puclin, H. Zheng; J. Godínez

Shanghai Shenhua

Form: DWWWW

Meanwhile, Shanghai Shenhua has been a force to be reckoned with this season thanks to their impressive performance that has seen them avoid defeat in their last six matches (W5, D1). They enter this match seeking continued success against a side that has been in poor form.

In their latest match against Beijing Guoan FC, they dropped points for the first time in five games as they played out a 1-1 draw at home after enjoying a five-match winning streak. The Flower of Shanghai comes into this match seeking to return to its winning form.

With 16 points accumulated from six matches, Shanghai Shenhua still sits at the top of the Chinese Super League standings and has maintained a one-point cushion over second-placed Chengdu Rongcheng FC. 

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Y. Bao; W. Manafá, S. Jiang, C.J. Zhu, Z. Yang; G. Tianyi, I. Amadou, J. Teixeira; P. Xie; A. Luis, C. Malele

Match Facts

• Nantong Zhiyun FC have preserved one clean sheet in their last six matches in the Super League.
• Shanghai Shenhua have scored two or more goals in five of their last six matches in the Super League.
• Nantong Zhiyun FC averages 0.67 goals per game when playing at home, and Shanghai Shenhua averages 2.33 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 4 meetings, Nantong Zhiyun FC have won 1 time, Shanghai Shenhua have won three times, and there have been 0 draws, with the goal difference being 6-4 in favor of Shanghai Shenhua. 

Expert Betting Tips

Nantong Zhiyun FC will undoubtedly find themselves with their backs against the wall as they strive for a favorable outcome against a team that has consistently outperformed them in previous encounters. On the flip side, Shanghai Shenhua, who have emerged victorious in three of their last four meetings against Nantong Zhiyun FC, are determined to secure their fifth win. They're eager to bounce back to winning ways in the league after their winning streak was interrupted by a draw against Beijing Guoan FC.

Considering that Shanghai Shenhua have scored two or more goals in five of their last six matches, we anticipate this trend to persist. Therefore, we support them to score over two goals individually in this match.

• Total 2 - Over 2 for 2.06
• Result/Total Goals - Shanghai Shenhua & Over 2.5 for 2.20
• Away To Score In Both Halves - Yes for 2.27