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SHANGHAI SIPG vs Shanghai Shenhua Prediction, Tips & Odds

SHANGHAI SIPG vs Shanghai Shenhua

Super LeagueRegular Season - 20
SHANGHAI SIPG
#13 · Super League
WDDWW
2 - 0
Pudong Football Stadium, Shanghai
Shanghai Shenhua
#11 · Super League
WLLWL
★ OUR PICK
Over 2.5 Goals
Both sides average plenty of goals and trend toward open games — the over is the value pick here.
Totals
1.44
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.38 (implied 72.5%) for Over 2.5 Goals. Our experts calculate a 75.0% probability (an expert ratio of 1.33). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (75.0% vs 72.5%), driven by both sides' high goal output and tendency toward open games. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours Shanghai Shenhua to win this match against Shanghai SIPG, with a projected scoreline of 2-1. Currently sitting in 10th place, Shenhua has demonstrated stronger overall form this season, securing 8 wins from 17 matches, which is significantly better than SIPG's 5 wins. With a goal difference of +9, compared to SIPG's +2, Shenhua's offensive capabilities have been more prolific, scoring 36 goals thus far. On the other hand, Shanghai SIPG finds itself in 12th place after 17 games, accumulating only 15 points. Their recent form shows a mixed bag with two wins, one draw, and two losses in the last five matches. While they have managed to score 26 goals, their defence has also been shaky, allowing 24 goals, which leaves them vulnerable against a higher-scoring opponent like Shenhua. According to the model, Shanghai Shenhua has a win probability of approximately 55%, while the projected score is 2-1. One key market to consider is Shenhua’s ability to capitalize on SIPG's defensive weaknesses. However, if SIPG can leverage their home advantage effectively, the outcome could be different. For a detailed explanation of how we reached this prediction, please refer to the "How We Reached This Prediction" section, as our analysis is based on expected goals and actual results throughout the season, conducted by The Daily Punt Analysis Team.

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
SHANGHAI SIPG Win44%2.29
Draw22%3.77
Shanghai Shenhua Win35%2.64
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.3564.4%

Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
1.3862.7%

Combined goal output is high (2.8 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.

Correct Score
SHANGHAI SIPG 1-1 Shanghai Shenhua
8.0312.6%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 12.6% probability.

Asian Handicap
SHANGHAI SIPG -0.5
2.2138%

SHANGHAI SIPG have been the stronger side, winning 28% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-1
8.03
12.6%
2-1
8.99
11.2%
2-2
9.62
10.5%
1-2
9.69
10.4%
1-0
13.57
7.5%
3-1
13.82
7.4%

Our model projects a 1-1 draw as the most likely scoreline at 12.6% probability. These six outcomes together cover the bulk of the projected probability for this fixture.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
SHANGHAI SIPG
-0.0
1.76
Shanghai Shenhua
+0.0
2.02
SHANGHAI SIPG
-0.3
2.05
Shanghai Shenhua
+0.3
2.30
SHANGHAI SIPG
-0.5
2.21
Shanghai Shenhua
+0.5
2.56
SHANGHAI SIPG
-1.5
4.00
Shanghai Shenhua
+1.5
4.50

Lines averaged across 6 bookmakers. SHANGHAI SIPG are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.

Best Betting Odds

SHANGHAI SIPG vs Shanghai Shenhua
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
10Bet
2.303.802.561.382.881.332.90
Marathonbet
2.273.762.681.332.811.332.98
Betfair
2.304.002.551.363.101.333.25
Pinnacle
2.333.992.781.393.06
SBO
2.163.462.51
William Hill
2.253.602.621.362.90
Bet365
2.353.902.621.442.701.402.75
1xBet
2.343.882.761.373.321.333.04
Unibet
2.283.652.701.422.601.382.75
Betano
2.323.702.651.392.801.352.95
Superbet
2.323.652.671.392.801.362.92
BetVictor
2.253.802.601.333.001.303.10

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
93.9%
Over 1.5 Goals
85.2%
Over 2.5 Goals
62.7%
Over 3.5 Goals
47.6%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XSHANGHAI SIPG or Draw
66%1.43
12SHANGHAI SIPG or Shanghai Shenhua
79%1.23
X2Draw or Shanghai Shenhua
56%1.56

Head to Head

Last 10 Meetings (Shanghai Shenhua leads 5-3)
3 SHANGHAI SIPG2 Draw5 Shanghai Shenhua
11 Apr
Shanghai Shenhua
1-0
SHANGHAI SIPG
Super League
Aug 25
Shanghai Shenhua
1-2
SHANGHAI SIPG
Super League
Jun 25
SHANGHAI SIPG
2-3
Shanghai Shenhua
FA Cup
Apr 25
SHANGHAI SIPG
1-1
Shanghai Shenhua
Super League
Feb 25
SHANGHAI SIPG
2-3
Shanghai Shenhua
Super Cup
Sept 24
SHANGHAI SIPG
3-2
Shanghai Shenhua
FA Cup
Aug 24
Shanghai Shenhua
3-1
SHANGHAI SIPG
Super League
Apr 24
SHANGHAI SIPG
1-1
Shanghai Shenhua
Super League
Feb 24
SHANGHAI SIPG
0-1
Shanghai Shenhua
Super Cup
Jul 23
Shanghai Shenhua
0-5
SHANGHAI SIPG
Super League

In the last 10 matches between Shanghai SIPG and Shanghai Shenhua, Shanghai Shenhua has won 5 times, with Shanghai SIPG claiming victory in 3 matches and 2 matches ending in a draw. The scorelines indicate a competitive rivalry, with several closely contested games, including four matches decided by a single goal. Notably, Shanghai SIPG's largest win came recently with a decisive 5-0 victory, while Shanghai Shenhua's victories have often been narrow. The last time Shanghai SIPG won against Shanghai Shenhua was in July 2023, suggesting that the latter has had the upper hand in more recent encounters.

Super League Standings

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
1
Chengdu Better City
22136342222045
LDDDD
2
Dalian Zhixing
2110293236-432
WDLWW
3
Yunnan Yukun
229494341231
WLWDL
4
Qingdao Youth Island
2171042629-331
WWDLW
5
Beijing Guoan
2197538271129
WWDDW
6
Chongqing Tongliang Long
217862324-129
LLDDL
11
Shanghai Shenhua
219573834422
WLLLW
13
SHANGHAI SIPG
206683027319
LWDLW
14
Tianjin Teda
207672924517
WWWWL
15
Wuhan Three Towns
204882835-715
DWWLL
16
Qingdao Jonoon
2263133041-1114
LLLLL

Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
SHANGHAI SIPGHome
4W3D3L
10 playedGF 18 · GA 111.50 pts/game
Shanghai ShenhuaAway
4W3D4L
11 playedGF 17 · GA 171.36 pts/game

Key Statistics

2026 Season
SHANGHAI SIPGShanghai Shenhua
1.21Goals p.g.1.59
1.48Goals conceded p.g.1.5
24%Clean sheets19%
28%Win rate38%
2.69Avg goals in match3.09
1.24xG per game1.41
56%Possession %50%
3.0Shots on target / game4.9
4.7Corners per game5.5
SHANGHAI SIPG
Recent Form

SHANGHAI SIPG have won 4 of their last 13 matches at home, drawing 5 and losing 4. Their recent home fixtures include beat Shanghai Shenhua 2-0 and drew with Sichuan Jiuniu 1-1.

Overall, the wider run reads 8W 10D 11L from the last 29 games (28% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.

Match Results: SHANGHAI SIPGAll competitions
25 Jul
SHANGHAI SIPG
2-0
Shanghai Shenhua
Super League
21 Jul
SHANGHAI SIPG
1-1
Sichuan Jiuniu
FA Cup
17 Jul
Yunnan Yukun
2-2
SHANGHAI SIPG
Super League
27 Jun
Henan Jianye
1-2
SHANGHAI SIPG
Super League
19 Jun
Shanghai Second
1-2
SHANGHAI SIPG
FA Cup
29 May
Shenyang Urban
3-2
SHANGHAI SIPG
Super League
8
Win
28%
10
Draw
34%
11
Lost
38%
Shanghai Shenhua
Recent Form

Shanghai Shenhua have won 6 of their last 18 matches on the road, drawing 5 and losing 7. Their recent away fixtures include beat Shanghai Shenhua 0-1 and lost to Shenyang Urban 3-1.

Overall, the wider run reads 12W 8D 12L from the last 32 games (38% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: Shanghai ShenhuaAll competitions
08 Aug
Qingdao Jonoon
0-1
Shanghai Shenhua
Super League
02 Aug
Shenyang Urban
3-1
Shanghai Shenhua
Super League
25 Jul
SHANGHAI SIPG
2-0
Shanghai Shenhua
Super League
21 Jul
Shanghai Shenhua
4-1
Qingdao Jonoon
FA Cup
18 Jul
Shanghai Shenhua
0-2
Tianjin Teda
Super League
05 Jul
Shanghai Shenhua
3-2
Hangzhou Greentown
Super League
12
Win
38%
8
Draw
25%
12
Lost
38%

Lineups

Confirmed

SHANGHAI SIPG4-3-3Confirmed

22Xi Yang AlexDEF
13Wei ZhenDEF
40Yusup UmidjanDEF
28Yue XinDEF
17P. AmpemFWD
49Li XinxiangFWD
45LeonardoFWD
1Yan JunlingGK
21Óscar MelendoMID
10Mateus VitalMID
8K. AziangbeMID
4Wang ShenchaoDEF
23Fu HuanDEF
14Matt OrrFWD
7Wu LeiFWD
33Liu ZhurunFWD
37Zhang JunjieFWD
26Liu RuofanFWD
53Li ZhiliangGK
12Chen WeiGK
20Yang ShiyuanMID
38Lu YongtaoMID

Shanghai Shenhua4-2-3-1Confirmed

13Wilson ManafáDEF
27Chan ShinichiDEF
16Yang ZexiangDEF
5Zhu ChenjieDEF
9Rafael RatãoFWD
19Luís AsuéFWD
1Xue QinghaoGK
15Wu XiMID
10João TeixeiraMID
17Gao TianyiMID
33Wang HaijianMID
26Yang ShuaiDEF
25Zhu YueDEF
2Wang ShilongDEF
6Li SongyiDEF
30Xie PengfeiFWD
11Saulo MineiroFWD
50Jiang ZhichengGK
24Ma ZhenGK
36Huang MingMID
21Xu HaoyangMID

Unavailable Players

0 players

SHANGHAI SIPG

No reported absences

Shanghai Shenhua

No reported absences

Betting Strategy

High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.

High Probability
Over 2.5 Goals1.38 (62.7%)
Both Teams Score1.35 (64.4%)
Value Bets
SHANGHAI SIPG Win2.29 (44.1%)
Shanghai Shenhua Win2.64 (34.5%)
Under 2.5 Goals2.91 (37.3%)
BTTS No2.95 (35.6%)
Speculative
Draw3.77 (21.5%)

Yellow Card Prediction

The referee for this fixture has not been confirmed, so we are sitting this card market out.

Corner Prediction

SHANGHAI SIPG have averaged 4.7 corners per match at home; Shanghai Shenhua 5.5 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 6.1 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

SHANGHAI SIPG have generated 1.24 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 28% of them. They put 3.0 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. SHANGHAI SIPG player to score at 1.85 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
2.5 Goals Over

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.