Shanghai Shenhua vs Chengdu prediction and betting tips - June 16, 2024
Chengdu Rongcheng FC
One of the fixtures of the 15th round of the Chinese Super League will take place on Sunday in Shanghai, where the local Shanghai Shenhua will host Chengdu. Here is the match prediction from the Dailysports experts.
Shanghai Shenhua
The "Blue Devils" have started the current season remarkably well and currently hold second place in the standings. In 14 matches, Leonid Slutsky's team has remained unbeaten, securing 11 victories. With 36 points, Shanghai Shenhua trails their main competitor, Shanghai Port, only by tiebreaker criteria. In their last Super League match, Slutsky's side secured a 1-0 away victory against Shenzhen Peng City. This triumph marked their third consecutive win, maintaining their unbeaten streak since early November 2023. At home, Shanghai Shenhua has not lost in six matches, recording five wins.
Chengdu
The "Red and Blacks" occupy fourth place in the standings, eight points behind league leaders Shanghai Port. In 14 matches, Chengdu has achieved nine victories and suffered four defeats. Overall, the team has won three of their last four Super League fixtures. Most recently, Chengdu thrashed Qingdao Youth Island 7-0 at home. In six away matches, Chengdu has secured three wins and three draws.
Interesting facts about the match and head-to-head history
- Last season, Chengdu defeated Shanghai Shenhua 2-1 at home, while the away match ended in a 1-1 draw.
- Both teams scored in the last three encounters between these sides.
- The "Total Over 2.5" bet was successful in two of the last four matches between these teams.
Shanghai Shenhua vs Chengdu Prediction
The "Blue Devils" are expected favorites for the upcoming match. Bookmakers have set the odds for a Shanghai Shenhua victory at 1.90. It's worth noting that Slutsky's team has been formidable at home, losing only three home matches over the past calendar year. Our bet is on a "Shanghai Shenhua win" at odds of 1.90.
