Round 01
Shanghai Shenhua vs. Changchun Yatai
Shanghai Stadium, Shanghai, China.
22.02.25 at 15:00
Shanghai Shenhua plays host to Changchun Yatai at the Shanghai Stadium in the first round of the Chinese Super League. Shanghai Shenhua won both encounters against Changchun Yatai FC in the previous season. Can they make it three wins in a row?
Let's head into the match preview to find the best odds on the Shanghai Shenhua vs. Changchun Yatai game and my expert picks to place your bets.
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Shanghai Shenhua was pipped for the league title by Shanghai Port FC on the final matchday of the Chinese Super League. If it weren't for their 2-2 draw against Shenzhen Peng City on matchday 29, it could have been a different story. They finished in second place—one point behind league leaders Shanghai Port.
There have been signs indicating that the Blues can be successful this time in the Chinese Super League and end their three-decade long wait for a league trophy. They come into this match with two wins in their last three competitive matches.
Their first match was a win over Shanghai Port FC in the Chinese Super Cup followed by a 1-0 loss to Yokohama F. Marinos in the AFC Champions League. However, they did manage to regain their momentum with a recent 4-2 thrashing of Vissel Kobe on the last matchday in the AFC Champions League.
Changchun Yatai
Changchun Yatai, on the other hand, secured their second consecutive ninth place finish in the previous season. This time, they were seven points short of eqaulling their point tally in the preceding season.
Yatai recorded 8 wins, 8 draws and 14 losses in 30 games. During this period, they scored 46 goals and had the joint-third worst defensive record with 58 goals conceded. They avoided in their final three matches in the league, recording two draws and a solitary win.
In preparation for their first competitive match, Xie Hui's troops played four friendlies. They were in exceptional form winning three of their last four matches not to mention that they are riding a three-match winning streak.
Match Facts
- Shanghai Shenhua has won seven of their last eight meetings in the Chinese Super League.
- Changchun Yatai are winless in their last ten away league games
- Shanghai Shenhua is currently on a two-match winning streak against Changchun Yatai.
- Changchun Yatai are winless in their last seven matches against Shanghai Shenhua.
Head-To-Head
In the last 30 meetings, Shanghai Shenhua has won 9 times, Changchun Yatai has won 11 times, and there have been 10 draws with the goal difference being 34-32 in favour of Changchun Yatai.
History of Head-to-Heads
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Super League 2024
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Super League 2024
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Super League 2023
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Super League 2023
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Shanghai Shenhua Latest Games
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Qingdao West Coast
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Wuhan Tree Towns
Qingdao Hainiu
Zhejiang Professional
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Yunnan Yukun
Changchun Yatai Latest Games
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Tianjin Jinmen Tiger
Henan Songshan Longmen
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Chengdu Rongcheng FC
Yunnan Yukun
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Shandong Taishan
Wuhan Tree Towns
Expert Betting Tips
Shanghai Shenhua has already started the season with three competitive matches across all competitions. Their performance was impressive despite losing one of those games. With home advantage at their disposal, I'm expecting a comfortable win for them in this one.
Changchun Yatai is a team that has made life difficult for them in past encounters such as holding to a point in three of their last six encounters.
However, in the previous season, the home team won both encounters with the total exceeding 2.5 goals. I'm expecting them to overcome Changchun Yatai by backing them up in the full-time market combined with over 2.5 goals.
Our main prediction for the match: W1 & TO 2.5 for 1.68 with 1xbet.
2nd prediction: Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.75 with Bet365.
3rd prediction: Half-time/Full-time - Shanghai Shenhua for 1.88 with Betway.
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