Explore My Football Facts' detailed preview for Shanghai Shenhua vs Wuhan Three Towns in the Super League. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 12:35 BST match.
Fixture Information
| Fixture | Shanghai Shenhua vs Wuhan Three Towns |
|---|---|
| Competition | Super League |
| Date | Wednesday, 20 May 2026 |
| Kick-off | 12:35 BST |
| Venue | Shanghai Stadium |
Match Prediction: Shanghai Shenhua 3-0 Wuhan Three Towns
Prediction Stats
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Over/Under 2.5 Probability
Last 5 Meetings
| League | Date | Match | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super League | 31 Aug 2025 |  Wuhan Three Towns vs  Shanghai Shenhua |
1 – 0 | Wuhan Sports Center Stadium |
| Super League | 19 Apr 2025 | Shanghai Shenhua vs Wuhan Three Towns |
2 – 0 | Shanghai Stadium |
| Super League | 29 Jul 2024 | Wuhan Three Towns vs Shanghai Shenhua |
0 – 2 | Wuhan Sports Center Stadium |
| Super League | 09 Apr 2024 | Shanghai Shenhua vs Wuhan Three Towns |
4 – 1 | Shanghai Stadium |
| Super League | 13 Aug 2023 | Wuhan Three Towns vs Shanghai Shenhua |
1 – 2 | Hankou Sports Center Stadium |
Shanghai Shenhua come into this at home with the stronger recent ceiling, having already shown they can put three goals past Henan Songshan Longmen and compete in higher-scoring games. Wuhan Three Towns have been drawing more often than winning, and their recent away results suggest they can be kept at arm’s length if Shanghai Shenhua control the middle of the pitch.
The head-to-head record also leans towards Shanghai Shenhua, who have won four of the last five meetings listed. With Wuhan Three Towns conceding in most of their recent league matches, the home side look better placed to turn territory into chances and keep the pressure on throughout. Match Prediction: Shanghai Shenhua 3-0 Wuhan Three Towns
Form Guide & Team Overview
Shanghai Shenhua
Shanghai Shenhua’s recent league form has been mixed, with one win, one draw and three defeats in their last five. The standout result in that run is the 3-0 win over Henan Songshan Longmen, but they have also been involved in tighter and more open games, including a 2-2 draw with Chongqing Tonglianglong FC and narrow losses to Chengdu Rongcheng and Yunnan Yukun.
That pattern suggests Shanghai Shenhua have been capable of creating chances, but not always of controlling matches for long enough. The fact they have scored in four of those five league games is a positive, even if the results have not consistently followed.
Shanghai Shenhua Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super League | 16 May 2026 |  Yunnan Yukun vs Shanghai Shenhua |
1 – 0 | L | Stade du Plateau |
| Super League | 9 May 2026 | Shanghai Shenhua vs  Chongqing Tonglianglong FC |
2 – 2 | D | Shanghai Stadium |
| Super League | 5 May 2026 |  Shandong Taishan vs Shanghai Shenhua |
4 – 1 | L | Jinan Olympic Sports Center Stadium |
| Super League | 1 May 2026 | Shanghai Shenhua vs  Chengdu Rongcheng |
2 – 3 | L | Shanghai Stadium |
| Super League | 26 Apr 2026 |  Henan Songshan Longmen vs Shanghai Shenhua |
0 – 3 | W | Zhengzhou Hanghai Stadium |
Wuhan Three Towns
Wuhan Three Towns arrive with a run that has been more about avoiding defeat than taking maximum points, with three draws and two losses in their last five league matches. They have drawn 2-2 with Liaoning Tieren FC and Tianjin Jinmen Tiger, and also picked up a 1-1 away draw at Qingdao West Coast.
The concern is that they have also lost 1-3 at home to Qingdao Hainiu and 0-4 away to Shanghai Port, which points to problems when the game gets stretched. They have scored in four of those five league fixtures, but the results show they have struggled to turn those goals into wins.
Wuhan Three Towns Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super League | 16 May 2026 | Wuhan Three Towns vs  Liaoning Tieren FC |
2 – 2 | D | Wuhan Sports Center Stadium |
| Super League | 10 May 2026 |  Qingdao West Coast vs Wuhan Three Towns |
1 – 1 | D | Qingdao Sports Center Guoxin Stadium |
| Super League | 6 May 2026 | Wuhan Three Towns vs  Qingdao Hainiu |
1 – 3 | L | Wuhan Sports Center Stadium |
| Super League | 1 May 2026 |  Tianjin Jinmen Tiger vs Wuhan Three Towns |
2 – 2 | D | Tianjin Olympic Center Stadium |
| Super League | 25 Apr 2026 |  Shanghai Port vs Wuhan Three Towns |
4 – 0 | L | Shanghai Stadium |
Team News & Injury Report
Shanghai Shenhua
- Tianyi Gao (Yellow Card Suspension)
- Wilson Manafá (Red Card Suspension)
Wuhan Three Towns
- No injuries have been reported for the current season.
Lineups & Tactical Setup
Shanghai Shenhua (4-3-2-1)
Predicted lineup: Xue Qinghao (Goalkeeper), Chenjie Zhu (Defender), Shinichi Chan (Defender), Shunkai Jin (Defender), Zexiang Yang (Defender), Haijian Wang (Midfielder), Haoyu Yang (Midfielder), Pengfei Xie (Midfielder), Wu Qipeng (Midfielder), Xi Wu (Midfielder), Rafael Ratão (Attacker)
Shanghai Shenhua’s predicted 4-3-2-1 should give them a compact base with enough bodies in midfield to keep the ball and support attacks through the centre. Rafael Ratão can then stay as the main outlet, with the two advanced midfielders helping to link play and arrive around him.
Wuhan Three Towns (3-4-2-1)
Predicted lineup: Jingqi Fang (Goalkeeper), Kaimu Zheng (Defender), Mbouri Yamkam (Defender), Ming Tian (Defender), Adriano Firmino (Midfielder), Jizheng Xiong (Midfielder), Liao Chengjian (Midfielder), Zhechao Chen (Midfielder), Gustavo Sauer (Attacker), Jhonder Leonel Cádiz Fernández (Attacker), Jinxian Wang (Attacker)
Wuhan Three Towns’ predicted 3-4-2-1 gives them a narrow attacking shape, with Gustavo Sauer and Jhonder Leonel Cádiz Fernández likely to work close to the striker and look for pockets between the lines. The three-man defence should help them stay organised, but the wing areas may be important if they are to progress the ball and relieve pressure.
Key Battles & Players to Watch
| Shanghai Shenhua | Wuhan Three Towns | Key Battle Overview |
|---|---|---|
| Shanghai Shenhua | Wuhan Three Towns | Rafael Ratão against Kaimu Zheng could be decisive if Shanghai Shenhua can isolate the forward in central areas and force Wuhan Three Towns to defend facing their own goal. |
| Shanghai Shenhua | Wuhan Three Towns | Haijian Wang against Adriano Firmino is a key midfield duel because control in that zone should shape who can build attacks with any rhythm. |
| Shanghai Shenhua | Wuhan Three Towns | Rafael Ratão is key for Shanghai Shenhua because he is the main attacking reference in the predicted shape and the obvious player to finish moves. |
| Shanghai Shenhua | Wuhan Three Towns | Gustavo Sauer is key for Wuhan Three Towns because he has been one of their main attacking outlets in the recent lineups and will be central to any threat they create. |
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