Prediction for match Shandong Taishan — Shanghai Shenhua

Odds and Match Outcome Probabilities

In the Chinese Super League on May 5th, Shandong Taishan will face Shanghai Shenhua. According to the 1X2 odds, a win for Shandong Taishan is priced at 2.78, a draw at 3.66, and a victory for Shanghai Shenhua at 2.41. The probability percentages are distributed as follows: Shandong Taishan - 34.33%, draw - 26.07%, Shanghai Shenhua - 39.60%. The most likely outcome is considered to be a win for Shanghai Shenhua, but the difference between the teams in the odds is not very large. Options for total goals are also presented: over 2.5 goals is priced at 1.39, under 2.5 goals at 2.59, both teams to score: yes - 1.36, no - 2.90.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last three matches, Shandong Taishan played as follows: May 1st - Shandong Taishan 1-1 Qingdao West Coast, April 26th - Qingdao Zhongnen 4-1 Shandong Taishan, April 21st - Tianjin Jinmen Tiger 1-2 Shandong Taishan. During the same period, Shanghai Shenhua recorded these results: May 1st - Shanghai Shenhua 2-3 Chengdu Rongcheng, April 26th - Henan Jianye 0-3 Shanghai Shenhua, April 22nd - Shanghai Shenhua 2-0 Qingdao Zhongnen. In their last head-to-head encounter on September 12, 2025, the teams drew 3-3. Additional statistics show Shandong Taishan averaging 54.8% ball possession, 2.2 yellow cards, 16.4 fouls, and 2 offsides per game over a five-match span. For Shanghai Shenhua, the averages are 45.6% possession, 1.8 yellow cards, 14 fouls, and 1 offside.

Teams' Scoring Streaks

In terms of scoring, Shandong Taishan averages 2.6 goals per match in their last five games, while Shanghai Shenhua averages 3. Shandong Taishan scores an average of 1.2 and concedes 1.4, whereas Shanghai Shenhua scores 2.2 and concedes 0.8 on average. For over 2.5 goals: Shandong Taishan has 2 out of 5 matches over, and Shanghai Shenhua has 3 out of 5. By halves, Shandong Taishan has only 1 out of 5 over 1.5 in the first half, and 2 out of 5 in the second half. Shanghai Shenhua has 2 out of 5 over 1.5 in the first half, and 3 out of 5 in the second half. Shandong Taishan most frequently scores between the 61st and 75th minutes (38%), and concedes most often between the 31st and 45th minutes (50%). Shanghai Shenhua's most productive period is between the 46th and 60th minutes (38%), and they concede most often in the final 76th to 90th minutes (43%). The cumulative goal figures and frequency of over totals support the option of over 2.75 goals at 1.49. Both teams have a relatively high average number of goals per match, and Shanghai Shenhua is known for a stable attack and solid defense. For this match, it's logical to consider a bet on over 2.75 goals at 1.49, given both sides regularly score and concede, with support by halves and intervals.

Corner Bets

Shandong Taishan earns an average of 4.6 corners per match, while Shanghai Shenhua averages 6.4. For over 9.5 corners: Shandong Taishan has 2 out of 5 over, and Shanghai Shenhua has 4 out of 5 over. Combining the average figures of both teams, we get 11 corners per game. Among the available corner totals, there's a pair: over 10.5 corners is priced at 1.85, under 10.5 corners also at 1.85. Based on the average activity of both teams and the frequency of over 9.5, a bet on over 10.5 corners seems justified. It's also worth considering individual corner metrics for both teams, given their attacking style and high averages per match.