Shandong Taishan vs Shanghai Shenhua prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, May 5, 2026
Super League China
In the 10th round of the Chinese Super League on May 5, 2026, Shandong Taishan will face Shanghai Shenhua. The visitors are determined to win, but the hosts have similar ambitions.
Shandong Taishan vs Shanghai Shenhua: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from Shandong won exactly half of its matches in 2025, finishing the top five with 53 points. Currently, they start the season with a six-point penalty for involvement in match-fixing. However, they have already managed to get back into positive territory, winning half of their fixtures. In the previous round, they drew with West Coast.
The Shanghai giants were in title contention throughout last season but their neighbors SIPG edged them out by two points—66 to 64—and took first place. Due to the same high-profile case, the team started this season with a "minus ten" penalty. Nevertheless, they've started well, securing many wins with a couple of draws. However, against Chengdu, they suffered a 2-3 defeat.
Kazaiashvili and company score an average of 1.33 goals per match, conceding 1.56. Slutskiy's men average 2.33 goals per game but concede 1.22.
Previous Matches: Shandong Taishan vs Shanghai Shenhua
Shenhua had four consecutive wins. However, last autumn, they dropped important points at home, finishing 3-3.
This matchup is considered even, although the visitors have been quite successful this season. We recommend betting on their win with a "0" handicap (odds – 1.75).
Shandong Taishan vs Shanghai Shenhua: Key Statistics and Trends
- Shandong Taishan have won two of their last five matches
- 67% of Shandong's matches end with both teams scoring and an average total of 2.89 goals per game
- Shanghai Shenhua have won six out of nine matches
- 67% of Shanghai Shenhua's matches end with both teams scoring and an average total of 3.56 goals per game
Shandong Taishan vs Shanghai Shenhua: Probable Starting Lineups
Shandong Taishan play in a 1-3-5-2 formation (probable lineup): Wang Dalei - Gao Zhongyi, Pedro Álvaro, Xiao Peng - Chen Pu, Guilherme Madruga, Huang Zhengyu, Chen Zeshi, Xie Wenneng - Zeca, Kazaiashvili
Shanghai Shenhua play in a 1-4-3-1-2 formation (probable lineup): Xue Qinghao - Chang Shinichi, Zhu Chenjie, Jin Shunkai, Wilson Manafa - Wu Xi, Wang Haijian, Gao Tianyi - João Carlos Teixeira - Mahtar Gueye, Rafael Ratão
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