Shanghai ShenhuaPositive35%
Shanghai Shenhua has demonstrated a stable attacking performance with an average of 1.8 goals per game, including decisive victories such as a 4-1 win over Qingdao Hainiu and a 3-2 win against Zhejiang Professional FC, showcasing explosive performance when dominating the game.
Shanghai Shenhua possesses high-quality key players such as Rafael Ratão (scored 13 goals), Zhu Chenjie (scored 4 goals, 2 assists) and Shinichi Chan (scored 3 goals, 20 successful dribbles), playing a crucial role in both attack and defense.
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Shanghai Shenhua's performance has been unstable in the last 10 matches, with 5 wins, 1 draw, and 4 losses, reflecting the lack of consistency in their results.
Shanghai Shenhua is ranked 13th out of 16 teams in the Chinese Football Super League 2026 with 22 points after 21 matches, showing a middle position in the standings and not strong enough to compete for higher positions.
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Shanghai Shenhua's defensive weaknesses are evident, with an average of 1.5 goals conceded per game and only managing to keep a clean sheet in 2 out of 10 matches, particularly in draws such as the 2-2 encounter with Qingdao West Coast, where they conceded two goals in the second half.
Shanghai Shenhua frequently makes mistakes in matches, with 13 yellow cards in 10 games (an average of 1.3 per game), leading to vulnerability to counterattacks and lack of focus in crucial situations.
The shortage of personnel in the defensive and forward positions due to injuries (such as Jin Shunkai, Nicholas Yennaris, Liu Chengyu) has caused Shanghai Shenhua to become overly reliant on a few key players, creating a risk of instability if the key players are injured
Henan FCPositive40%
Henan FC possesses a strong attacking line with an average goal-scoring rate of 1.5 goals per game, demonstrated by their 5-1 victory over Qingdao Hainiu and the ability to create numerous chances from players like Gustavo (8 goals, 4 assists) and Bruno dos Santos Nazário (8 goals, 3 assists).
The lineup remains stable with key players such as Lucas Jaques Varone Maia (1818 minutes played, 27 tackles) and Wang Shangyuan (1786 minutes, 3 assists), demonstrating cohesion and the ability to maintain performance in key positions
The flexible 4-3-3 formation helps Henan FC adapt well to various match situations while maintaining control of the set-piece situation in the penalty area with an average of 5.2 corners per game
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Henan FC is ranked 10th in the Chinese Football Super League 2026 with 23 points from 21 matches, indicating a mid-table position but still maintaining competitiveness in the league.
Recent performance has been stable with 8 wins, 5 draws, and 8 losses, showing a balance between wins and losses, despite the win percentage only reaching 38.1% (8/21 matches)
The BTTS rate (57.14%) reflects an open playing style, but does not significantly affect the match outcome due to defensive uncertainty
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Henan FC's defense is facing many problems with 25 goals conceded after 21 matches, an average of 1.19 goals per game, as evidenced by heavy losses such as 0-2 against Zhejiang Professional FC and 1-2 against Shanghai Port
The absence of Bruno dos Santos Nazário (injury) has created a big gap in midfield, forcing the coach to adjust tactics and use less experienced reserve players such as He Chao (0 assists) or Huang Ruifeng (1 assist)
Unstable form with a 10-game record of W-L-W-L-L-W-D-W-D-D, indicating a lack of consistency in both attack and defense, while the clean sheet percentage stands at only 19.05% (5 out of 26 matches)
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Shanghai Shenhua demonstrated an active playing style, emphasizing control in the midfield and sharp counterattacks through quick passes, while Henan FC prioritized organized defense, limiting space for the opponent through disciplined backline. Both teams showed balance in ball control, with Shanghai Shenhua creating more dangerous chances due to their flexible coordination, but Henan FC maintained high efficiency in neutralizing attacks through focused and quick defensive reactions. The clear tactical difference lay in the speed of transition between defense and attack by Shanghai Shenhua, whereas Henan FC focused on stability and careful planning in every phase of play. Both teams proved their ability to maintain the game's flow, but Shanghai Shenhua tended to create more surprises through explosive performances from their attacking stars, while Henan FC displayed composure in controlling the game through organized defensive plays.
Prediction for the match between Shanghai Shenhua and Henan FC is 2-0.
Expert Prediction:
Shanghai Shenhua-0.50 @1.86






























