Our Shanghai Shenhua vs Chengdu Rongcheng Prediction: 1-3
Shanghai Shenhua vs Chengdu Rongcheng in the China Super League is scheduled for an 12:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday September 21, 2025. A 1-3 win for the visitors is our main prediction, though over 2.5 goals seems like a solid bet given both teams' attacking form.
This Shanghai Shenhua vs Chengdu Rongcheng prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Shanghai Shenhua's Last Match – Gangwon FC vs Shanghai Shenhua
Shanghai Shenhua will hope to recover from their recent 1-2 AFC Champions League Elite setback against Gangwon FC on September 16. In that match, Shanghai Shenhua saw 37% of the ball and created 1 goal attempts, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Gangwon FC | 63% | 10 (3) | 0.84 | 62 |
 Shanghai Shenhua | 37% | 1 (2) | 0.06 | 31 |
Chengdu Rongcheng's Last Match – Ulsan HD vs Chengdu Rongcheng
Chengdu Rongcheng will be eager to respond after suffering a 1-2 AFC Champions League Elite defeat at the hands of Ulsan HD on September 17. In that match, Chengdu Rongcheng recorded 38% possession, attempting 6 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ulsan HD | 62% | 14 (10) | 1.61 | 73 |
 Chengdu Rongcheng | 38% | 6 (3) | 0.78 | 41 |
Shanghai Shenhua vs Chengdu Rongcheng Stats
Key Stats
| Shanghai Shenhua | Chengdu Rongcheng | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.42 | Attacking Strength | 1.91 |
| 1.07 | Defence Strength | 0.53 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 2.3 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 7/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 6/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 2 | Average Scored | 2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Shanghai Shenhua are averaging 2.0 goals scored and 1.8 conceded per match, while Chengdu Rongcheng average 2.0 scored and 0.5 conceded per game.
Shanghai Shenhua 20-18
Chengdu Rongcheng 20-5
What are the odds for this match?
Shanghai Shenhua to win: @2.15
Draw: @3.6
Chengdu Rongcheng to win: @3.1
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