Explore My Football Facts detailed preview for Shanghai Shenhua vs Chongqing Tonglianglong FC in Super League. Stats, odds, predictions and line-ups for the 12:35 BST match.
Device information
Match Prediction: Shanghai Shenhua 2-1 Chongqing Tonglianglong FC
Prediction statistics
Probability of full-time results
Shanghai Shenhua58.08%
Chongqing Tonglianglong FC19.34%
draw22.61%
Probability of both teams scoring
Over/under 2.5 odds
Shanghai Shenhua come into this with a stronger recent goalscoring record, but their last two league results show they can open up when the game drags on. Chongqing Tonglianglong FC have been tougher to beat than their away record might suggest, with a win at Shanghai Port and draws in two of their last three league games. With no xG data available, the clearest angle is that Shanghai Shenhua’s attacking quality should still give them the edge at the Shanghai Stadium. Chongqing Tonglianglong FC will likely look to stay compact and make the most of transitions.
Shanghai Shenhua have won three of their last five league games, including a 3-0 home win against Henan Songshan Longmen and a 2-0 home win over Qingdao Hainiu. Both of their losses have come in higher-scoring games, 2-3 against Chengdu Rongcheng and 1-4 against Shandong Taishan, suggesting that their games have recently been open. Even so, the overall run still points to a team capable of creating enough to win this one.
Chongqing Tonglianglong FC have picked up five points from their last three league games, drawing 1-1 with Henan Songshan Longmen and 1-1 with Qingdao West Coast after a 0-1 loss against Dalian Yingbo. Before that, they beat Shanghai Port 2-1 at home and Shenzhen Peng City 2-0 at home, so there is evidence that they can compete against stronger opposition. The concern is that their recent scoring has been more modest, which may matter if Shanghai Shenhua control territory and possession.
Forms guide and team overview
Shanghai Shenhua
Shanghai Shenhua’s recent league form has been mixed, with three wins and two losses in their last five. The wins were convincing enough, especially the 3-0 home success at Henan Songshan Longmen and the 2-0 home win against Qingdao Hainiu.
Both defeats came in higher scoring games, 2-3 at home to Chengdu Rongcheng and 1-4 away to Shandong Taishan. This suggests that Shanghai Shenhua have still been creating chances, but they have also looked vulnerable when opponents go head-to-head.
Shanghai Shenhua Last 5 results
Chongqing Tonglianglong FC
Chongqing Tonglianglong FC have been pretty consistent in their last five league games, with one win, three draws and one loss. Their best result in that run was a 2-1 away win over Shanghai Port, who stand out for a strong away performance.
Since then, they have drawn 1-1 with Henan Songshan Longmen and 1-1 with Qingdao West Coast, while losing 0-1 against Dalian Yingbo. This pattern points to a side that can stay in games, but has not been as productive in front of goal recently.
Chongqing Tonglianglong FC Last 5 results
Team news and injury report
Shanghai Shenhua
- Makhtar Gueye (ruptured Achilles tendon)
Chongqing Tonglianglong FC
- No injuries have been recorded during the current season.
Alignments and tactical configuration
Shanghai Shenhua (4-2-3-1)
Expected lineup: Xue Qinghao (Goalkeeper), Chenjie Zhu (Defender), Shinichi Chan (Defender), Shunkai Jin (Defender), Wilson Manafá (Defender), Chengyu Liu (Midfielder), Haijian Wang (Midfielder), João Carlos Teixeira (Midfielder), Tianyi Gao (Midfielder), Rafael Ratão (Midfielder), Rafael Ata Ratão (Midfielder)
Shanghai Shenhua’s 4-2-3-1 should give them a solid foundation in midfield, with Chengyu Liu and Haijian Wang helping to link play in the forward line. Rafael Ratão can use this support as the main outlet forward, with wide and center combinations available.
Chongqing Tonglianglong FC (3-4-2-1)
Expected lineup: Yao Haoyang (Goalkeeper), Lucão (Defender), Michael Ngadeu-Ngadjui (Defender), Zhang Yingkai (Defender), He Xiaoqiang (Midfielder), Ibrahim Amadou (Midfielder), Qilong Ruan (Midfielder), Zhixiong Zhang (Midfielder), Chen Chunmata (Midfielder), DiAwmata Attacker (Midfielder), (Attack)
Chongqing Tonglianglong FC’s 3-4-2-1 should keep them compact in the middle and leave options to move forward quickly. Chen Chunxin can operate close to the front pair of support runners, giving them a route to connect midfield pressure with attacks.
