Changchun Yatai vs Shanghai Shenhua prediction, H2H and probable lineups - June 29, 2025
On Sunday, as part of the 16th round of the Chinese Super League, Changchun Yatai will host one of the league leaders, Shanghai Shenhua. Here’s a value bet on the outcome of this clash with an attractive odds offer.
Match preview
Changchun Yatai have finally managed to break their slump: a narrow 1-0 win over Qingdao West Coast in their last outing breathed some confidence back into the squad. Ohi Omoijuanfo’s goal earned them their first three points in two months.
However, the bleak statistics remain: just one point from the previous eight matches, six home games without a win, and the worst home defensive record in the league. The main question is whether Yatai can maintain their mental resilience after the victory, or if they’ll slip back into poor form.
As for Shanghai Shenhua, the visitors are not just in good form—they’re on the verge of taking the lead, level on points with Beijing Guoan. After a shock defeat to Shenzhen, the team regrouped and won their next two matches: a dramatic 3-2 victory over Shanghai Port in the Chinese FA Cup, followed by a convincing 3-0 clean sheet against Tianjin.
Shenhua look especially confident on the road: four wins from their last five away matches, scoring three goals in four of those games. In fact, the over 2.5 goals bet has come through in all five of their most recent fixtures.
Probable lineups
- Changchun Yatai: Wu Yake – Abduhamit, Rosic, Shenyuan – Haofeng, Yiran, Taoyu, Wang, Xuan – Omoijuanfo, Long
- Shanghai Shenhua: Xu Qinghao — Sun Chan, Zheng Chenjie, Jiang Shenglong, Wang Manafa — Li Ke, Wu Xi, Joao Teixeira — Lin Chengyu, Andre Luis, Gao Tianyi.
Match facts and head-to-head
- Changchun Yatai have lost 6 of their last 7 league matches.
- Shanghai Shenhua have won 4 of their last 5 away games.
- Yatai's last win over Shenhua was in August 2021—since then, they've gone 8 matches without a victory.
Prediction
While the win over Qingdao has lifted Changchun Yatai’s spirits, their inconsistency and poor home form are up against the firepower and stability of Shanghai Shenhua. Given the visitors’ habit of scoring at least 2–3 goals on the road, Yatai’s chances are limited. Our pick for this match: "Shanghai Shenhua to win with a -1.5 handicap" at 1.93 odds.
