Shanghai Shenhua
- Shanghai Shenhua have won 3 of their last 5 matches (1 draw, 1 defeat).
- Shanghai sit 10th with 19 points from 17 games.
- Leonid Slutsky has been in charge since December 2023.
- The team usually plays a structure-first 4-3-3 and can press effectively when their traps work.
- Home record: five wins, two draws and two defeats this season.
Tianjin Jinmen Tigers
- Tianjin Jinmen Tigers have won 2 of their last 5 games (1 draw, 2 defeats).
- Tianjin sit 15th with 8 points from 17 matches.
- Yu Genwei has been manager since March 2021.
- Away form: two wins, three draws and three defeats in eight CSL away trips.
- Alberto Quiles is the team's main finisher with seven goals in 17 appearances.
Head-to-Head
Shanghai Shenhua have won their last 2 meetings with Tianjin Jinmen Tigers, who have failed to win either of the last 2 away.
Key Players
- Rafael Ratao - Shenhua's leading scorer with 13 goals in 17 appearances.
- Alberto Quiles - Tianjin's main finisher with seven goals in 17 appearances.
- Xadas - has contributed two of Tianjin's six goals in their last five matches.
Betting Insights
- Odds: 1.45 for the hosts, 4.89 for the draw and 6.44 for the visitors.
- Over 2.5 goals priced at 1.52.
- Both teams to score available at 1.64.
Prediction
- The smart bet is on a home victory for Shanghai Shenhua.
- Both teams to score is a plausible alternative given Ratao's form and Tianjin's counter threat.
