On Wednesday, Shanghai Shenhua will face off against Nantong Zhiyun in a Chinese Super League match. Shanghai Shenhua currently sits in second place in the CSL standings, while Nantong Zhiyun is struggling in 14th place.
Shanghai Shenhua has had a strong start to the season, with three consecutive unbeaten matches in the league. They recently came from behind to defeat Yunnan Yukan in the Chinese FA Cup, securing a spot in the fourth round. The team has shown improvement from last season, currently being undefeated at home and having the best defensive record in the league. They have only conceded seven goals and have scored in every league match this season.
Nantong Zhiyun, on the other hand, has found it difficult to find consistent results after their promotion to the Chinese Super League. With only two wins out of twelve matches, they have struggled away from home, with the third-worst away record in the league. They have also struggled to score goals, with only eight goals scored so far this season.
Nantong Zhiyun recently replaced their head coach with former Barcelona star Gabri. Under his leadership, the team secured a 3-0 victory in the FA Cup, and he will be hoping for a similar performance in his league debut.
Shanghai Shenhua will have a full squad to choose from, while Nantong Zhiyun will be without Oumar Camara due to an ankle sprain. Both teams are expected to field strong lineups, with Shanghai Shenhua likely to stick with their recent starting XI.
In terms of predictions, Shanghai Shenhua is favored to win this match. They are coming off two crucial away wins, while Nantong Zhiyun has struggled away from home. It is expected to be a close contest, but Shanghai Shenhua is expected to come out on top with a 2-1 victory.
Overall, Shanghai Shenhua is in good form and will be looking to secure another win to stay in the race for the league title. Nantong Zhiyun will be hoping to turn their season around under their new coach.
