Changchun Yatai FC vs Shanghai Shenhua Prediction: Handicap Covered For The Flower Of Shanghai!

Changchun Yatai FC welcome Shanghai Shenhua to the Changchun Stadium in the 18th round of the Super League.

Will Changchun Yatai FC put an end to their three-match winless run in the league, or will they succumb to a convincing defeat in front of their supporters?

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!

Changchun Yatai FC

Form: DDLWL

Changchun Yatai finished the previous season in thirteenth place with 44 points, two places above the relegation zone, which was an unproductive season for them as they had their sights set on a more respectable position.

This season, they have been flying high with seven wins, four draws, and six losses from their seventeen matches, which sees them as contenders for an AFC Champions League qualifier spot.

Following their four-goal thriller against Zhejiang Professional at home, they were held to another draw away from home against relegation candidates Dalian Pro. This extended their winless run in the league to three matches, and they have only won one of their last five matches.

In the standings, they presently occupy seventh place with 25 points, level on points with Beijing Guoan FC in sixth place, while they are only a point ahead of Wuhan Three Towns in eighth place and five points adrift of third place.

Probable Starting XI

 Formation: 4-4-2

Y. Wu; A. Abdugheni, Y. Teng, J. Okore, Q. Cui; S. Abdusalam, P. Zulj, Y. Zhang, J. Wang; L. Tan, C. Cheng

Shanghai Shenhua

Form: WLWLW

Shanghai Shenhua shot themselves in the foot in the previous season, when they were clear favorites to finish in an AFC Champions League qualifier spot. However, they experienced a downturn in form in the latter stages of the season, which saw them go from third to tenth place in the standings.

This season, they have set the bar high to contend for this season's title, which could turn out to be achievable at the end. Ten wins, four draws, and three losses from their seventeen matches have enabled them to keep close tabs on league leaders Shanghai Port FC.

Following their morale-crushing 3:0 defeat to Shandong Taishan away from home, the Flower Of Shanghai had an immediate response in last week's showdown against Meizhou Hakka as they comfortably claimed a 2:1 victory at home. This was their second loss in the last eight matches, in which they managed to pick up five wins and a draw, a run that has typified nothing but consistency.

In the standings, they presently occupy second place with 34 points, four points ahead of Chengdu Rongcheng FC in third place and six points adrift of first place.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-3-3

Z. Ma; M. Hing-Glover, S. Jiang, C.J. Zhu, Z. Yang; H. Xu, I. Amadou, H. Wang; C. Bassogog, C. Malele, H. Yu 

Match Facts

• Changchun Yatai FC have won one of their last five home matches when playing against Shanghai Shenhua.
• Shanghai Shenhua have won five of their last eight away matches in the Super League.5
• Changchun Yatai FC averages 2 goals per game when playing at home, and Shanghai Shenhua averages 1.13 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

The last meeting between these two sides was in the third round of the current CSL season, when Shanghai Shenhua managed to bag all three points at home after eking out a 1:0 triumph thanks to Cephas Malele's lone goal in the 64th minute.

In the last 27 meetings, Changchun Yatai FC have won 11 times, Shanghai Shenhua have won 7 times, and there have been 9 draws, with the goal difference being 30-26 in favor of Changchun Yatai FC.

Expert Betting Tips

Changchun Yatai have fallen short of expectations in recent weeks due to their floundering performance that has seen them without a win in three league matches, and there's no stressing the need to get back to winning ways for a side that has their sights on a possible AFC Champions League qualifier spot finish.

Shanghai Shenhua has not lived up to the status of a dominant side in this fixture, as evidenced by their seven wins from 27 matches. However,  they have remained a tough nut to crack in the last four matches, winning two and drawing two, and it's without a doubt they'll turn out to be a highly competitive side in this one as they seek to extend their winning streak in the league to two matches.

The visitors have been one of the best teams when playing away, having collected 16 points from eight matches, and given that they have won five of their last seven matches in the league, there's no doubt that they are favorites to claim all three points despite this match being expected to be a closely contested affair.

As such, we anticipate the visitors to avoid defeat in this one by picking them up in the Asian handicap (0), which should be enough to surface.

• Handicap 2 (0) for 1.76
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.75
• Total - Over 2.5 for 2.02