Shanghai Shenhua vs Dalian Pro Prediction: No Clean Sheet Show In This Encounter

As Shanghai Shenhua welcomes Dalian Pro to the Jinjiang Sports Center for their 30th matchday of the Super League, both teams at the opposite end of the field will be attempting to compete for their respective agendas, with Shanghai Shenhua looking to stop the rot that has them on a two-match losing streak and Dalian Pro looking to extend their unbeaten streak to seven games.

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

Shanghai Shenhua

Form: LWLLL

The hosts have experienced a string of bad luck, as evidenced by their disappointing loss to Zhejiang Professional at home. Sixteen minutes into stoppage time of the second half, their defense—which had nearly allowed them to salvage a point—was breached, posing more problems for them and dampening their spirits as they conceded a 2-0 defeat.

They have recently demonstrated that not working hard actually doesn't always pay off, as evidenced by their inconsistent play, which has sent them back to the drawing board in an attempt to restart their losing streak. In their last five games, they have only managed to accrue three points.

Only the period from August through October, when they were on a roll and had gone nine matches without losing, stands out in terms of their impressive performance this season. During that time, they amassed 19 points and also added an important 2-1 home win over Shandong Taishan to their resume.

They never imagined they'd be tied with Dalian Pro for points because they are currently in 10th place with 39 points, and even a victory wouldn't help elevate them any further because they are only four points behind 9th place. All that is left for them to do is maintain their current position.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Z. Ma (1); B. Jiajun (23), J. Yangyang (22), J. Shenglong (4), D. Wang (18); Q. Jiegei (7); Z. Junchen (29), H. Wang (33), P. Xinli (25), L. Ruofan (36); Y. Xu (9).

Dalian Pro

Form: WWWDD

The Blue Hawks have established themselves as a force to be reckoned with following their shocking 3-1 road victory over Beijing Guoan in a match in which they were labeled as underdogs to emerge victorious and have undeniably been defying odds.

The fact that Xie Hui's team is undefeated in six games with four victories and two draws for a total of 14 points speaks volumes about their level of play and sense of camaraderie, which has been the driving force behind their impressive performance for a side labeled as a minnow. And it's also worth noting that they are on a three match winning streak.

They are in 11th place with 39 points, level on points with Shanghai Shenhua in 10th, separated by goal difference, making a win imperative if they are to overthrow Shanghai Shenhua in their position.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 3-4-1-2

W. Yan (30); Y. Wang (13), J. Huang (14), X. Wang (6); Y. He (18), Y. Fei (28), N. Bosancic (40), Z. Lu (38); B. Tsonev (10); Y. Shang (23), Z. Gui (21).

Match Facts

• Shanghai Shenhua has not lost a match against Dalian Pro in their last seven home games.
• Dalian Pro have conceded a goal in six consecutive Super League matches.
• Dalian Pro have lost their last three games against Shanghai Shenhua.
• The average number of goals scored in a match between Shanghai Shenhua and Dalian Pro is four.
• When playing at home, Shanghai Shenhua averages 1.07 goals per game, while Dalian Yifang averages 1.46 goals when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 16 meetings, Shanghai Shenhua has won 8 times, Dalian Pro has won 3 times, and there have been 5 draws, with Shanghai Shenhua winning by a goal difference of 24-17.

Expert Betting Tips

As previously noted, Dalian Pro have proven to be a force to be reckoned with, and with an excellent offensive rooster at their disposal, it wouldn't be surprising if they were to defeat faltering Shanghai Shenhua, as they have ceased to amaze in their games.

By taking a glimpse at Shanghai Shenhua's current form, it's hard to believe that they once held third place. For them to be outperformed by Dalian Pro as they try to get back to winning ways, is just the icing on the cake. It's possible that they'll need more than luck to come away with all three points.

Shanghai Shenhua have not been particularly effective when it comes to scoring goals, and their porous defense has let them down frequently in the last five games, conceding nine goals and answering for only five. It is likely that Shanghai Shenhua's defense will be breached against a determined Dalian Pro team vying for their seventh straight unbeaten record.

We expect both teams to score, as their most recent meeting ended with a 2-1 score in favor of Shanghai Shenhua. Both Teams To Score has been a winning wager in five straight Dalian Pro games, and while they do boast an enviable offensive side, the same cannot be said about their defense, which has been as porous as Shanghai Shenhua's.

• Both Teams To Score (Yes) for 1.66
• Goals - Over 2.5 for 1.87
• Draw No Bet - Dalian Pro for 1.83