Henan FC vs Shanghai Shenhua Prediction: Expecting Both Sides To Get On The Scoreboard

Henan FC plays host to Shanghai Shenhua at the Zhengzhou Hanghai Stadium in the 25th round of the Super League.

The Red Devils will be looking to record their fourth consecutive victory for the first time this season, though it will prove to be an arduous task as they take on a side that has the upper hand in head-to-head meetings.

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Henan FC

Henan FC made it their problem to cause a major upset in their league outing against table-toppers Shanghai Port, an endeavor that was a walk in the park as they shipped out three goals to secure a comfortable 3-1 victory.

Having been on a two-match losing streak in the league, suffering disappointing losses against Beijing Guoan (3-1) and Wuhan Three Towns (4-2) they managed to pick themselves up in a rather fashionable style to be on a three-match winning streak.

With this laudable performance bracing them in the crucial stages of the season, they will feel confident of picking up another fourth consecutive win, as their confidence is sky high having won three consecutive matches at home while going unbeaten in four.

They currently occupy 11th place with 28 points, two points ahead of 12th-placed Meizhou Hakka FC and two points behind 10th place, which is occupied by Cangzhou Mighty Lions FC.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 3-4-2-1

W. Guoming; L. Songyi, S. Yang, T. Sunjic; X. Luo, T. Pina, A. Mierzejewski, D. Mawlanyaz; G. Tianyu, Y. Zhong; N. Covic

Shanghai Shenhua

Shanghai Shenhua failed to impress in their last league outing against ten-man Chengdu Rongcheng to be held to a 1-1 draw, a result far from expectations given they had home advantage.

However, that didn't deter them from achieving their goal in the Chinese FA Cup against second-tier Chongqing Tonglianglong, as first-half goals from Hanchao Yu and Ernanduo Fei were enough to see them secure a comfortable 2-0 triumph on the road, sealing their ticket in the next round of the competition, where Qingdao Hainiu FC awaits their arrival at Qingdao Youth Football Stadium about a week from now.

With only two wins from their seven matches in the league, accumulating eight points doesn't depict a side in great form at the moment, and a turnaround is definitely a must as they seek to safeguard their AFC Champions League qualifier spot in the standings.

They currently occupy 3rd place with 42 points, one point ahead of 4th-placed Beijing Guoan FC and two points behind 2nd-placed Shandong Taishan.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 3-5-2

Z. Ma; Z. Chenjie, J. Shenglong, J. Yangyang; M. Hing-Glover, T. Dai, I. Amadou, W. Xi, C. Lin; C. Bassogog, C. Malele

Match Facts

• Henan FC have won four of their seven matches in the Super League.
• Shanghai Shenhua have scored a goal in eleven of their twelve away matches in the Super League.
• Henan FC averages 1.25 goals per game when playing at home, and Shanghai Shenhua averages 1.17 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 33 meetings, Henan FC have won 8 times, Shanghai Shenhua have won 13 times, and there have been 12 draws, with the goal difference being 47-34 in favor of Shanghai Shenhua.

Expert Betting Tips

Henan FC will be eager to add another three points to their tally, though their record against their opponent in this impending encounter does not inspire confidence as they have won only one of their last ten matches. This suggests that their path to greener pastures won't be straightforward.

Shanghai Shenhua also have a few issues of their own to address, as their away form in the league, which has seen them clinch one win in their five matches, is likely to play a role in their unfortunate demise as they have their sights set on getting back to winning ways.

It's safe to say Henan FC is riding high on confidence, as this is a side that is currently boasting a three-match winning streak in the league, and rest assured they can take things up a notch by stepping up to the challenge where home advantage will be an added bonus. With the net bulging at both ends of the pitch in four of their last ten matches, we anticipate the same trend to continue here.

• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.95
• Total - Over 2.5 for 2.23
• Draw No Bet - Shanghai Shenhua for 1.99