Explore My Football Facts detailed preview for Yunnan Yukun vs Shanghai Shenhua in Super League. Stats, odds, predictions and line-ups for the 1pm BST match.
| league | date | game | Punctuation | place |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super League | 02 August 2025 |  Yunnan Yukun vs  Shanghai Shenhua |
4-4 | Plateau Stadium |
| Super League | 02 April 2025 | Shanghai Shenhua vs Yunnan Yukun |
3-1 | Shanghai Stadium |
Shanghai Shenhua come into this with the strongest recent results overall, but their last two league games have been winless so it’s not a straightforward task. Yunnan Yukun have been more mixed but have shown they can score in bunches, with three goals against Beijing Guoan and three more away to Dalian Yingbo in their recent league run. With no xG data available, the clearest angle is that both sides have been involved in open games, which points towards chances at both ends.
The matchup also suggests there is room for goals, with a 4-4 draw in the most recent meeting and Shanghai Shenhua winning 3-1 in the previous match. Yunnan Yukun’s home form has included both a draw and narrow defeat in their last two league games, while Shanghai Shenhua have conceded in each of their last three league games. Match Prediction: Yunnan Yukun 1-2 Shanghai Shenhua
Forms guide and team overview
Yunnan Yukun
Yunnan Yukun’s recent league form has been inconsistent, with two wins, a draw and two defeats in their last five. Highlights include a 3-3 draw with Beijing Guoan and a 3-1 away win over Dalian Yingbo, showing they can provide goals when the game opens.
At the same time, they have also narrowly lost at home to Zhejiang and away to Chengdu Rongcheng, both by a single goal. That combination of scoring threat and vulnerability makes his recent run look competitive, but not particularly secure.
Yunnan Yukun Last 5 results
Shanghai Shenhua
Shanghai Shenhua’s recent league form has been stronger overall, with two wins, a draw and two defeats in their last five. Their best results in this run were a 3–0 home win against Henan Songshan Longmen and a 2–0 home win over Qingdao Hainiu.
However, the last three league games have resulted in a draw and two defeats, including a 1-4 loss against Shandong Taishan and a 2-3 home loss to Chengdu Rongcheng. This suggests that their level has dropped somewhat recently, although they still have the best overall recent record than Yunnan Yukun.
Shanghai Shenhua Last 5 results
Team news and injury report
Yunnan Yukun
- No injuries have been recorded during the current season.
Shanghai Shenhua
- Tianyi Gao (yellow card suspension)
- Wilson Manafá (suspension with red card)
Alignments and tactical configuration
Yunnan Yukun (4-3-3)
Expected lineup: Zhifeng Wang (Goalkeeper), Andrei Burcă (Defender), Ke Shi (Defender), Zichang Huang (Defender), Zihao Yang (Defender), Caio Vinicius (Midfielder), John Hou Sæter (Midfielder), Xu Xin (Midfielder), Alexandru Ionita (Forward), Cléber (Forward), Oscar Tacker (Forward)
Yunnan Yukun’s predicted 4-3-3 should give them width and allow Alexandru Ionita to link the midfield and attack from a central forward role. With Caio Vinicius sitting deeper, they can try to keep the shape compact before releasing the front three quickly.
Shanghai Shenhua (4-1-4-1)
Expected lineup: Xue Qinghao (Goalkeeper), Chenjie Zhu (Defender), Shinichi Chan (Defender), Shunkai Jin (Defender), TBC (Defender), Haijian Wang (Midfielder), Haoyu Yang (Midfielder), Pengfei Xie (Midfielder), TBC (Midfielder), Xi Wu (Midfielder), Rafael Ratta (Midfielder)
Shanghai Shenhua’s predicted 4-1-4-1 should provide a solid foundation in front of the defense, with Haijian Wang helping to filter transitions. This shape also gives Rafael Ratão a clear focal point up front, with support coming from the midfield line behind him.
