Shanghai Shenhua
- Shanghai Shenhua have won two of their last five matches, but fell away from form with back-to-back losses away before yesterday's 1-0 victory at Qingdao Hainiu.
- Shenhua have won five, drawn two and lost three of their ten home games this term.
Henan FC
- Henan FC have won 2, drawn 2 and lost 1 of their last 5 Chinese Super League 2026 matches, drawing consecutive games in their last two.
- Henan FC have won four, drawn two and lost four on their away games.
- Daniel Ramos has done a good job since taking over in April 2025, crafting a compact side that can sit deep and create chances on the break.
Recent meetings
Shanghai Shenhua have won the last two meetings between these teams.
Players to watch
- Rafael Ratao is their danger man with 13 goals in 21 appearances this year.
- Bruno Nazario has eight in 18 Chinese Super League 2026 appearances and three in the club's last five games.
Odds & markets
- Shanghai Shenhua are the odds-on favorites at 1.89, with Henan FC at 3.68 and the draw at 4.04.
- Back Shenhua to win and both teams to score, with the Both Teams To Score - Yes option highlighted.
Verdict
Shenhua have a very clear edge in the head-to-head record and should win again at Shanghai Stadium , where they are not fully dominant, but the visitors will do enough to make this closer than the odds suggest.
