Chengdu Better City FC vs Shanghai Shenhua | Prediction | Chinese Super League | 22/08

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22 Aug 2026 07:35

Chengdu Better City FC and Shanghai Shenhua face each other on Saturday 08.22.2026, at 12:35 (UK Time), in a Chinese Super League 2026 match. The game will take place at Chengdu Better City FC's home ground, the Phoenix Mountain Football Stadium.

Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Chengdu Rongcheng Football Club and Shanghai Shenhua Football Club, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.

APWin predictions for Chengdu Better City FC vs Shanghai Shenhua

With odds already defined by leading bookmakers, our specialists have thoroughly reviewed the key match data. Check out our expert prediction below:

BTTS - Yes

Market: BTTS - Yes · @ 1.36

1.36

Confidence

81%

Last updated: 22-08-2026

The APWin team has examined the key betting markets and identified the most valuable opportunities.

Our prediction is: Shanghai Shenhua to win

Chengdu Better City FC vs Shanghai Shenhua is a tough match to call, with both teams looking so comparable in our evaluations. But despite the disadvantage of being the away side, we are picking Shanghai Shenhua to win on the 1X2 market.

We find Shanghai Shenhua's odds to win outright to be quite good value as the away side. Their away numbers suggest they have the ability to pull off a surprise at Phoenix Mountain Football Stadium.

Our prediction is: Under 2.5 goals in the match

After analysing how the bookmakers have priced this match between Chengdu Better City FC and Shanghai Shenhua, we see the total going under 2.5 goals.

We don't expect this match to have too many scoring opportunities, so there shouldn't be more than a couple of goals scored overall.

Chengdu Better City FC preview

Chengdu Better City FC heads into the match with the following record in the Chinese Super League: in 23 matches, Chengdu Rongcheng Football Club secured 14 victories, 6 draws, and 3 losses, maintaining an average of 2.09 points per game.

Taking a broader look at Chengdu Army's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 16 victories so far.

Chengdu Better City FC has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 55 goals, of which 45 were scored in the Chinese Super League, resulting in an average of 1.96 goals per game.

Individually, the standout performer is Felipe de Sousa Silva, who has found the back of the net 14 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Wellington Alves da Silva has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 6 assists.

On the defensive side, Chengdu Better City FC has conceded 24 goals in the Chinese Super League (an average of 1.04 per game) and 35 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.09 per match in the 2026 campaign.

Chengdu Better City FC's Latest Results

Shanghai Shenhua preview

Shanghai Shenhua comes into the game with 23 matches played so far in the Chinese Super League. They have secured 10 victories, 5 draws, and 8 losses, maintaining an average of 1.52 points per game in the competition.

Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 11 wins, 6 draws, and 14 losses.

Shanghai Shenhua Football Club's attack has been highly effective, scoring 47 goals during this period. Of that total, 42 were netted in the Chinese Super League, with an average of 1.83 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.52.

The Flower of Shanghai's offensive system is led by Rafael Ratão, the team's top scorer this season. The brazilian forward has found the back of the net 14 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Tianyi Gao. The midfielder has contributed with 6 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 38 goals with an average of 1.65 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 51 goals in 31 matches, averaging 1.65 per match.

Shanghai Shenhua's Latest Results