Prediction Chengdu Rongcheng - Shanghai Shenhua today 18:35 22/08/2026.

Chinese Football Super League
Chengdu Rongcheng

Chengdu Rongcheng

42:15FT
Shanghai Shenhua

Shanghai Shenhua

HDP FT
Chengdu Ro...
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Opening
-0.5
+0.5
Pre-match
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Under
Opening
3.5
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Pre-match
9.5
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1X2 FT
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Opening
Pre-match

Chengdu RongchengChengdu Rongcheng
Positive45%
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Chengdu Rongcheng is leading the Chinese Football Super League 2026 table with 48 points after 23 matches, reflecting stable performance and superior match control.
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Chengdu Rongcheng scored 45 goals (an average of 3 goals per game) and maintained a goal difference of +21, demonstrating their effective ability to convert opportunities into goals.
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Forward Felipe Sousa is impressing with 14 goals and 3 assists, playing a key role in the attack
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The proactive attacking style and quick counterattacking ability are clearly demonstrated through the Both Teams to Score (BTS) ratio reaching 60.87%, indicating a balanced style of play
Neutral30%
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Chengdu Rongcheng has 6 clean sheets (accounting for 26% of the total matches), but the goals conceded (24 goals) indicate that defensive capabilities still have gaps.
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The stable lineup with key players such as Liu Dianzuo, He Yiran, Yang Mingyang, and Wei Shihao maintains the central role.
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The percentage of matches lost without scoring is 13.04%, indicating limited defensive capabilities and responses in difficult situations
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The 4-2-3-1 tactical formation has been consistently maintained, demonstrating stability but lacking flexible adjustments according to each opponent
Negative25%
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The defensive capability still has many weaknesses, shown by conceding 24 goals (an average of 1.04 goals per game) and only keeping a clean sheet in 6 matches
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Chengdu Rongcheng received 19 yellow cards (an average of 1.9 cards per game) in their last 10 matches, indicating a lack of discipline in match situations
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Felipe Sousa's absence due to injury had a significant impact on the attacking style, as he was the main goalscorer and playmaker in the team.
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Recent performance has shown signs of decline, with an average score of 1.38 points per game (in the last 8 matches) lower than the season average (2.09 points per game)
Shanghai ShenhuaShanghai Shenhua
Positive40%
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Shanghai Shenhua maintains a 60% win rate in their last 10 matches, indicating stable performance and a tendency to dominate against weaker opponents, such as the 4-1 victory over Henan FC and Qingdao Hainiu.
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Forward Rafael Ratão is an indispensable player, scoring 14 goals in 23 matches, directly contributing to 50% of the team's goals, demonstrating outstanding goal-scoring efficiency.
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The main team framework is stable with key players such as goalkeeper Xue Qinghao, defenders Zhu Chenjie and Shinichi Chan, and midfielders Wu Xi and Wang Haijian, who play throughout the game, creating cohesion in the playing style.
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A proactive attacking style with an average goal ratio of 3.48 per game, along with strong game control (an average of 5.3 corners per game) when facing Shanghai Shenhua frequently.
Neutral30%
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Shanghai Shenhua is in 10th place on the Chinese Football Super League 2026 standings, reflecting a level of stability but not enough to compete directly for higher positions.
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The goal difference is +4 after 23 matches, showing a balance between offense and defense, but not strong enough to create a gap with the teams above
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The clean sheet rate stands at 17.39% (4 matches), and the probability of not scoring is similarly at 17.39%, indicating that Shanghai Shenhua may struggle in defensive matches or when facing a solid defense.
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The playing style is based on the stable 4-2-3-1 formation, but there are no signs of major changes to create a tactical breakthrough.
Negative30%
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The defense is unstable, conceding 15 goals in their last 10 matches, with two heavy defeats (0-3 to Beijing Guoan, 0-2 to Tianjin Jinmen Tiger), showing their vulnerability when not focused
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The average number of yellow cards is 1 per game (totaling 10 yellow cards), reflecting a defensive tendency to commit many fouls, especially in tense matches.
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Over-reliance on Rafael Ratão (who scores 50% of the team's goals) makes Shanghai Shenhua vulnerable when he is not playing or injured
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The win rate has only reached 1.5 points per game in the last 8 matches, indicating limited ability to secure points, although it has improved compared to the previous phase.
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The loss of manpower due to injured players such as Nicholas Yennaris (central midfielder) and Liu Chengyu (striker) reduces the team's ability to control the midfield and create diverse attacking options.
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Chengdu Rongcheng demonstrated a tight, focused style emphasizing zonal control and quick counterattacks, with a well-organized defense limiting space for opponents. Meanwhile, Shanghai Shenhua prioritized ball control, constructing play through short and central passes, while leveraging the flexible movement of their forwards to create breakthroughs. Both teams displayed defensive discipline, but Chengdu Rongcheng held an advantage in speed and decisiveness during counterattacks, whereas Shanghai Shenhua relied on rhythm control and creativity from midfield positions. However, Shanghai Shenhua's inconsistency in final phases could provide opportunities for Chengdu Rongcheng to exploit gaps when opponents pressed high. The match promises to be a clash between the defensive resilience of both sides and the explosive potential of their attacking stars.
Prediction for the match between Chengdu Rongcheng and Shanghai Shenhua is 2-0.
Expert Prediction:
Chengdu Rongcheng-0.50 @1.90