Our Shanghai Shenhua vs Henan Prediction: 2-1
Shanghai Shenhua vs Henan in the China FA Cup is scheduled for an 12:00 GMT kick-off on Wednesday July 23, 2025. Our correct score prediction favors a 2-1 home triumph, but considering both teams’ ability to find the net, BTTS is also a solid alternative bet.
This Shanghai Shenhua vs Henan 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 – Beijing Guoan vs Shanghai Shenhua
Shanghai Shenhua will want to continue their winning form after a 3-1 China Super League victory over Beijing Guoan, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Shanghai Shenhua had 28% possession and 12 attempts at goal, with 8 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Beijing Guoan | 72% | 6 (4) | 0.48 | 91 |
 Shanghai Shenhua | 28% | 12 (8) | 2.37 | 21 |
Henan's Last Match – Henan vs Meizhou Hakka
Henan will aim to turn their fortunes around after a 1-1 China Super League draw with Meizhou Hakka on July 19. In that match, Henan saw 51% of the ball and created 10 goal attempts, with 7 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Henan | 51% | 10 (7) | 1.83 | 44 |
 Meizhou Hakka | 49% | 7 (2) | 1.44 | 42 |
Shanghai Shenhua vs Henan Stats
Key Stats
| Shanghai Shenhua | Henan | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 | Attacking Strength | 0.89 |
| 0.65 | Defence Strength | 0.77 |
| 2.4 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 8/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 0/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 9/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 9/10 |
| 2.3 | Average Scored | 1.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Shanghai Shenhua are averaging 2.5 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while Henan average 1.9 scored and 1.9 conceded per game.