Prediction for match Shanghai Shenhua — Chengdu Rongcheng

Match Analysis: Shanghai Shenhua vs Chengdu Rongcheng

On May 1, in the Chinese Super League, Shanghai Shenhua will face Chengdu Rongcheng. The odds for a Shanghai Shenhua win are 2.05, for Chengdu Rongcheng's success - 3.46, and a draw is at 3.69. In terms of probability: Shanghai Shenhua - 46.55%, draw - 25.86%, Chengdu Rongcheng - 27.58%. The over/under options are also intriguing: over 2.5 goals is at 1.63, both teams to score: yes - 1.51, both teams to score: no - 2.39. In recent years, the teams have often played high-scoring matches, and current odds suggest goals from both sides.

Team Results and Statistics

Shanghai Shenhua have won their last three matches: April 26, 2026, Henan Jianye 0-3 Shanghai Shenhua, April 22, 2026, Shanghai Shenhua 2-0 Qingdao Zhongnen, April 18, 2026, Shanghai Shenhua 3-1 Shenyang Urban. Chengdu Rongcheng are also on an excellent run: April 25, 2026, Chengdu Rongcheng 4-0 Zhejiang Professional, April 21, 2026, Chengdu Rongcheng 2-1 Yunnan Yukun, April 17, 2026, Wuhan Three Towns 0-1 Chengdu Rongcheng. On average over the last 5 matches, Shanghai Shenhua had 48.4% possession, committed 13.2 fouls, received 1.6 yellow cards, and were caught offside 1.4 times. Chengdu Rongcheng's possession was 52%, with 14.2 fouls, 1.8 yellow cards, and 2.4 offsides. Their last head-to-head was on September 21, 2025, ending 1-1.

How Many Goals to Expect?

Both teams are showing high-scoring tendencies: Shanghai Shenhua have an average of 2.4 goals scored and 0.6 conceded over 5 matches, while Chengdu Rongcheng have 2.8 scored and 0.6 conceded. On average, Shanghai Shenhua matches see 3 goals, and Chengdu Rongcheng's see 3.4. For over 2.5 goals: Shanghai Shenhua hit this in 3 out of 5, Chengdu Rongcheng in 4 out of 5. In the first half, over 1.5 goals occurred twice out of 5 for both teams, and in the second half, 3 times out of 5. For goal intervals: Shanghai Shenhua most frequently scores between 46-60 minutes (50%), and Chengdu Rongcheng between 76-90 minutes (33%). Both teams are most vulnerable to conceding in the final stages: Shanghai Shenhua at 43% in the 76-90 interval, Chengdu Rongcheng at 60% in the same segment. This all points to a high likelihood of both teams scoring, supported by the odds of both teams to score: yes - 1.51.

Corners: Numbers and Potential Bets

Shanghai Shenhua averages 6.2 corners per match, Chengdu Rongcheng 5.2. In the last 5 games, Shanghai Shenhua's total corners over 9.5 occurred 4 times, Chengdu Rongcheng only once. Considering total corners, the line closest to the teams' averages is 9.5. The odds for over 9.5 corners are 1.52, under 9.5 - 2.32. Based on corner stats, Shanghai Shenhua is expected to be more active, but Chengdu Rongcheng does not often maintain a high pace in this aspect. Overall, betting on over 9.5 corners seems logical, considering Shanghai Shenhua's frequent occurrences.