Wuhan Zall vs Shenzhen F.C. Prediction: The Youth Army Phoenix To Get Things Right This Time Around

Shenzhen FC will be seeking to get off to a fresh start for their 16th Super League matchday when they travel to Dongxihu Sports Center to take on Wuhan Zall.

Wuhan Zall

Form: LDLWL

While their chances of walking away with three points against Shandong Taishan were relatively low, they, however, put their foot down to put up a much needed fight to at least find a compensation goal for their hard-earned efforts to seriously give the visitors a difficult time. 

However, they recorded a 2:1 defeat at home against Shandong Taishan, and prior to that, they failed to convert their lead to three points against Henan Jianye when they let in a goal in the second half to see them share a point as the day concluded with a 2:2 scoreline.

With just four points to their name in the last five matches played, with one win, one draw and three losses, they sit in 12th place in the rankings on 16 points, while failure to secure a win against Shenzhen FC will see them in dire inconsistent form.

Shenzhen F.C.

Form: LLLLL

The visitors have recently had back-to-back setbacks as a result of their inconsistent performance in recent games, which has prevented them from recording a successful outcome.

The result of their most recent game versus Dalian Pro was nothing short of another dismal one for them, as they suffered a crushing loss by a score of 5:1, which was not at all what their supporters had hoped to witness.

Prior to that, they were comfortable with the ball at their feet in their match against Wuhan Three Towns, but due to defensive flaws, they were quickly defeated as the hosts scored twice in the opening period.

A penalty was handed to them as compensation in the 75th minute as the second half heated up, but they were unable to hold off the visitors' threatening counterattacks at the sharp end of the field and ultimately lost 5:1 on the road.

They have 16 points, which puts them in 13th place in the Super League standings, one point behind Wuhan Zall in 12th and four points above the relegation zone.

Match Facts

• Shenzhen FC has lost five consecutive Super League matches.
• Their most recent Super League meeting resulted in a 4-4 tie.
• When these two teams play, the average number of goals scored is four.
• Wuhan Zall scores 2 goals on average at home, while Shenzhen FC scores 1.2 goals on average away.
• Wuhan Zall has scored in six consecutive Super League games.

Head-To-Head

Wuhan Zall has won six of the last fourteen matches; Shenzhen FC has won six; and there have been two ties, with a goal difference of 25-20 in favor of Wuhan Zall.

Expert Betting Tips

Shenzhen F.C's recent form has been disappointing; they have lost five straight games and parted ways with coach Lee Jang-soo as a result. While this calls for drastic changes in their performance, it will be a difficult road for them as they attempt to turn things around.

Given the high expectations placed on Zhang Xiaorui to produce positive results against Wuhan Zall in his first stint as manager, it will be interesting to see how things play out.

The hosts are not to be disregarded in this matchup as they have been looking dangerous in their offensive style of play when pushed to the brink, as seen by the 10 goals they have scored in their previous five Super League games.

• Goals - Over 2.5 for 1.80
• X2 for 1.65
• Total Away - Over 1.5 for 2.35