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Shanghai Shenhua vs Sichuan Jiuniu: Hosts Aim to Reassert Dominance in Super League
Shanghai Shenhua host Sichuan Jiuniu in a Super League fixture where the home side will be looking to bounce back from a recent dip in form. Sichuan, meanwhile, have a dismal away record and will face a stern test.
Shanghai Shenhua will likely aim to impose their attacking presence from the outset, leveraging their superior ball possession and higher shot volume, especially at home. They'll look to exploit the flanks and create overloads, aiming to break down a Sichuan defence that has struggled significantly on the road. Sichuan's approach will likely be more defensive, seeking to frustrate the hosts and perhaps hit them on the counter, though their limited attacking threat on the road makes this a difficult proposition. The home side's ability to build attacks patiently, evidenced by their passing accuracy, should allow them to dictate the flow.
Team statistics
Team Stats Comparison
Key points
- • Shanghai Shenhua average 2.4 goals per home game this season.
- • Sichuan Jiuniu have lost 83.3% of their away matches.
- • The odds suggest a clear home win and a match with over 2.5 goals.
AI Prediction
Shanghai Shenhua's strong home record and superior attacking stats, despite a recent wobble, make them strong favourites against a Sichuan Jiuniu side with a dreadful away record. The odds also heavily favour the hosts. While recent form has seen Shanghai concede more, their overall offensive capability should shine through against a vulnerable away defence.
- AIConfidencePickRecent Win% (20)
nova-lite-v1 (fr)by amazon65% HOMEBTTS NO2.5 UNDER1x243%O/U47%BTTS57%
deepseek-v4-pro (ja)by deepseek68% HOMEBTTS NO2.5 UNDER1x250%O/U57%BTTS47%
gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001 (ar)by google70% HOMEBTTS YES2.5 OVER1x250%O/U60%BTTS57%- gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001 (es)by google70% HOMEBTTS YES2.5 OVER1x250%O/U67%BTTS50%
- gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001 (ru)by google70% HOMEBTTS YES2.5 OVER1x257%O/U60%BTTS50%
- gemini-2.5-flash-lite (en)by google85% HOMEBTTS YES2.5 OVER1x260%O/U63%BTTS47%
llama-3.1-8b-instruct (it)by meta-llama75% HOMEBTTS YES2.5 OVER1x260%O/U47%BTTS47%- llama-3.3-70b-instruct (pt)by meta-llama80% HOMEBTTS YES2.5 OVER1x253%O/U53%BTTS40%
gpt-oss-120b:free (tr)by openai78% HOMEBTTS YES2.5 OVER1x243%O/U50%BTTS43%
grok-4.3 (ko)by x-ai72% HOMEBTTS YES2.5 OVER1x260%O/U60%BTTS53%
H2H
Team recent
Shanghai Shenhua Team recent
| Match date | H/A | VS | Score | Results | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | Cor 9.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HOME | Wuhan Three Towns | 2 - 2 | - | ||||
AWAY | Yunnan Yukun | 0 - 1 | - | ||||
HOME | Chongqing Tongliang Long | 2 - 2 | - | ||||
AWAY | Shandong Luneng | 1 - 4 | - | ||||
HOME | Chengdu Better City | 2 - 3 | - | ||||
AWAY | Henan Jianye | 3 - 0 | - | ||||
HOME | Qingdao Jonoon | 2 - 0 | - | ||||
HOME | Shenyang Urban | 3 - 1 | - | ||||
HOME | SHANGHAI SIPG | 1 - 0 | - | ||||
AWAY | Tianjin Teda | 3 - 2 | - |
Shanghai Shenhua have shown flashes of brilliance throughout the season, particularly at home where they secure over two goals per game on average. However, their recent form has been a concern, with no wins in their last three outings and a tendency to concede heavily in those matches, including a 2-2 draw in their latest fixture. Despite this blip, their overall home record remains solid, demonstrating an ability to create chances and control possession.
Sichuan Jiuniu Team recent
| Match date | H/A | VS | Score | Results | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | Cor 9.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HOME | Dalian Zhixing | 1 - 1 | - | ||||
AWAY | Henan Jianye | 0 - 1 | - | ||||
HOME | Shandong Luneng | 1 - 2 | - | ||||
AWAY | SHANGHAI SIPG | 1 - 1 | - | ||||
AWAY | Hangzhou Greentown | 1 - 2 | - | ||||
HOME | Shenyang Urban | 1 - 0 | - | ||||
HOME | Beijing Guoan | 0 - 1 | - | ||||
AWAY | Chongqing Tongliang Long | 0 - 2 | - | ||||
HOME | Yunnan Yukun | 3 - 4 | - | ||||
HOME | Wuhan Three Towns | 5 - 2 | - |
Sichuan Jiuniu are in a precarious position, particularly when playing away from home. Their away record is particularly alarming, with just one draw and five losses from six games, conceding a staggering two goals per game on average. Recent form mirrors this struggle, with only one win in their last three games overall and a particularly poor last performance which saw them score no goals and concede one. Their overall attacking output is significantly lower than their hosts, and their possession stats are also concerningly low.
Odds
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