Zhejiang Professional FC
- Zhejiang Professional FC, who sit 9th in the Chinese Super League 2026 with -2 points after 1 match, will play host to an off form Shanghai Shenhua, who are 14th with -7 points after 1 game.
- Ross Aloisi has been an immediate hit at Zhejiang Professional FC, who have played a modern brand of high-tempo, high-press front-foot soccer since his arrival.
- The 4-2-3-1 formation has suited his squad, as players have thrived in the front three with quick transitions.
- Yago Cariello has been a revelation, scoring 3 of their most recent 8 goals, whilst Tixiang Li has provided 3 of the team’s last 5 goals with assists.
- Zhejiang Professional FC’s only home match in the Chinese Super League 2026 so far has been a win (W1), they average 2.00 goals per game scored and concede 0.00 goals per game conceded at home.
Shanghai Shenhua
- Shanghai Shenhua have lost each of their last 3 away games across all competitions (L3).
- Leonid Slutsky has continued to play a more disciplined, more pragmatic brand of soccer that has been a staple of his career, with a lot of flexibility in the midfield lines to control the game and create compact defensive structures to stifle the opponent.
- Makhtar Gueye has been the main attacking outlet for Shenhua this season, scoring 2 goals in their opening league match in the Chinese Super League 2026, whilst Rafael Ratao has been another bright spot with 3 goals in 5 games.
Head-to-Head
Zhejiang Professional FC have failed to win their last 2 meetings with Shenhua in the Chinese Super League 2026 ( D1, L1 ).
Key Players
- Yago Cariello has been a revelation, scoring 3 of their most recent 8 goals, whilst Tixiang Li has provided 3 of the team’s last 5 goals with assists.
- Makhtar Gueye has been the main attacking outlet for Shenhua this season, scoring 2 goals in their opening league match in the Chinese Super League 2026, whilst Rafael Ratao has been another bright spot with 3 goals in 5 games.
Betting Insights
Zhejiang Professional FC’s odds to win are very high at 3.7 , whilst a high-scoring game is expected as both teams look to make a statement, Over 2.5 goals 1.5 and Both Teams to Score - No 2.53 .
Prediction
We will play the odds for Zhejiang Professional FC to continue their excellent home record in the league, whilst also predicting a clean sheet .
