Shanghai Shenhua vs Beijing Guoan prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
Super League China
In the 18th round of the Chinese Super League on July 11, 2026, Shanghai Shenhua will face Beijing Guoan. Both teams are eager to collect points in this encounter.
Shanghai Shenhua vs Beijing Guoan: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from Shanghai was once again in contention for the championship title but narrowly lost out to local rivals SIPG. Afterwards, they also received the maximum penalty of ten points, and their form declined—more than half of their matches ended in dropped points, and defeats became more frequent. However, the break clearly benefited them—this summer, they managed to defeat both Dalian and Zhejiang Professional.
The team from Beijing finished fourth with 57 points but still secured a spot in international competitions. They were also penalized, though the deduction was half as much as their current opponent—five points. In the first part of the season, the results were balanced: five wins, five draws, and five losses. Yet, after the break, they managed to beat both Wuhan and Shandong.
The vice-champion scores an average of 2.12 goals per game but concedes 1.59. The visitors from the capital post similar numbers: they score an average of 1.71 goals per match, conceding 1.35.
Previous Matches: Shanghai Shenhua vs Beijing Guoan
In the last four meetings, Slutsky's side alternated between victories and draws.
This pairing is considered evenly matched. It promises to deliver a spectacular contest—our pick is "total over 3.0 goals" (odds – 1.60).
Shanghai Shenhua vs Beijing Guoan: Key Statistics and Trends
- Shanghai Shenhua have won two matches in a row
- 76% of Shanghai Shenhua’s matches end with goals from both teams and an average total of 3.71 goals per match
- Beijing Guoan have won four of the last six matches
- 65% of Beijing Guoan’s matches end with goals from both teams and an average total of 3.06 goals per match
Shanghai Shenhua vs Beijing Guoan: Possible Starting Lineups
Shanghai Shenhua are expected to play a 1-4-3-2-1 formation (probable lineup): Xue Qinghao; Chang Shiniqi, Yang Shuai, Zhu Chenjie, Wang Shilong; Wu Xi, Wang Haijiang, Gao Tianyi; Yang Haoyu, Xu Haoyang; Rafael Ratão
Beijing Guoan are expected to use a 1-4-4-2 formation (probable lineup): Hou Sen; Bai Yang, Guilherme Ramos, Wang Gang, Tze Nem Yue; Zhang Xizhe, Aboubakar Conte, Dawan, Serginho; Zhang Yuning, Fabio Abreu
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