Wuhan Three Towns vs Shanghai Shenhua Prediction: Don't expect goals

This is what might happen when these two meet on July 3rd, at Hankou sports center. Both teams sit above the level 3 line, with Shanghai Shenhua at number 2 and their opponents at number 1. Their faceoff has many panting and waiting with bated breath, and the chance of the stadium-filling up is high. Three towns' home performance is almost perfect as they sit at number 3 in that regard, with Shenhua at number 3 on the away game rankings.

Of their last 5 matches, Three Towns managed all wins except one match, a draw, with their upcoming rivals on Sunday. With no losses on the horizon, at least not in the past 7 games, Wuhan seeks to end their Sunday match with another win. Out of their last 10 games, Wuhan has only lost 1 match, against Zhejiang, which they played away. In 4 out of 5 games, this team ends up with a goal-goal scoreboard. Wuhan seems to be a on winning streak that only Shenhua can destabilize; but will they?

Equally strong, Shanghai Shenhua has not lost a game yet, not since time immemorial. All of their recent 10 games ended in a draw or win, making a faceoff a challenge for any team. Shanghai is also the first to score in most games, with stats showing they are first in 7 out of 8 games. Having a strong defense has left them with 3 or fewer total goals, in 5 out of 7 games.

Statistics only show one game played on a head-to-head basis. This game took place in January of this year and ended in a draw.

Chances of a draw are quite high and with Wuhan hosting this time, many consider this a chance for them to win rather than end with another draw. Shanghai and Wuhan are strong teams, with strong defenders. The odds of them ending the game with fewer than 3 goals are high. Also, the chance that both teams will score is less likely.

• Under 2.5 for 1.85
• Both Teams to Score- No for 1.80
• Wuhan to win for 1.66