Explore My Football Facts' detailed preview for Shandong Taishan vs Shanghai Shenhua in the Super League. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 12:35 BST match.
Fixture Information
| Fixture | Shandong Taishan vs Shanghai Shenhua |
|---|---|
| Competition | Super League |
| Date | Tuesday, 05 May 2026 |
| Kick-off | 12:35 BST |
| Venue | Jinan Olympic Sports Center Stadium |
Match Prediction: Shandong Taishan 1-1 Shanghai Shenhua
Prediction Stats
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Over/Under 2.5 Probability
Last 5 Meetings
| League | Date | Match | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super League | 12 Sep 2025 |  Shanghai Shenhua vs  Shandong Taishan |
3 – 3 | Shanghai Stadium |
| Super League | 26 Apr 2025 | Shandong Taishan vs Shanghai Shenhua |
0 – 1 | Jinan Olympic Sports Center Stadium |
| Super League | 06 Jul 2024 | Shanghai Shenhua vs Shandong Taishan |
6 – 0 | Shanghai Stadium |
| Super League | 31 Mar 2024 | Shandong Taishan vs Shanghai Shenhua |
0 – 3 | Jinan Olympic Sports Center Stadium |
| Super League | 11 Jul 2023 | Shandong Taishan vs Shanghai Shenhua |
3 – 0 | Jinan Olympic Sports Center Stadium |
Shandong Taishan come into this one with mixed league form, but they have been competitive in most of their recent matches and have scored in four of their last five. Shanghai Shenhua have the stronger run overall, with four wins from their last five league games, although they did concede three in their most recent outing. With no xG data available, the clearest angle is that Shenhua look the more reliable side, while Shandong Taishan still have enough attacking threat to make this a live contest.
The head-to-head record also points to goals, with the last meeting ending 3-3 and several recent clashes producing clear scorelines at both ends. Shandong Taishan’s home draw with Shanghai Port and away win at Tianjin Jinmen Tiger suggest they can stay in the game, but Shenhua’s recent away wins give them the edge. Match Prediction: Shandong Taishan 1-2 Shanghai Shenhua
Form Guide & Team Overview
Shandong Taishan
Shandong Taishan’s recent league form has been patchy, with one win, two draws and one defeat in their last four completed matches, plus a 1-1 draw at home to Qingdao West Coast. They did beat Tianjin Jinmen Tiger 2-1 away and Henan Songshan Longmen 1-0 away, which shows they can still pick up results on the road.
The concern is the 1-4 loss to Qingdao Hainiu, which stands out as the heaviest scoreline in this run. Even so, they have scored in four of their last five league matches, so they are not short of a goal.
Shandong Taishan Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super League | 1 May 2026 | Shandong Taishan vs  Qingdao West Coast |
1 – 1 | D | Jinan Olympic Sports Center Stadium |
| Super League | 26 Apr 2026 |  Qingdao Hainiu vs Shandong Taishan |
4 – 1 | L | Qingdao Tiantai Stadium |
| Super League | 21 Apr 2026 |  Tianjin Jinmen Tiger vs Shandong Taishan |
1 – 2 | W | Tianjin Olympic Center Stadium |
| Super League | 17 Apr 2026 | Shandong Taishan vs  Shanghai Port |
1 – 1 | D | Jinan Olympic Sports Center Stadium |
| Super League | 11 Apr 2026 |  Henan Songshan Longmen vs Shandong Taishan |
0 – 1 | W | Zhengzhou Hanghai Stadium |
Shanghai Shenhua
Shanghai Shenhua arrive in better shape, with four wins from their last five league matches before a 2-3 home loss to Chengdu Rongcheng. Their wins over Henan Songshan Longmen, Qingdao Hainiu, Liaoning Tieren FC and Shanghai Port show a strong run of results.
They have also been solid away from home in this sample, including a 3-0 win at Henan Songshan Longmen. The only recent setback was conceding three at home last time out, so there is a small question over their defensive control.
Shanghai Shenhua Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Super League | 22 Apr 2026 | Shanghai Shenhua vs Qingdao Hainiu |
2 – 0 | W | Shanghai Stadium |
| Super League | 18 Apr 2026 | Shanghai Shenhua vs  Liaoning Tieren FC |
3 – 1 | W | Shanghai Stadium |
| Super League | 11 Apr 2026 | Shanghai Shenhua vs Shanghai Port |
1 – 0 | W | Shanghai Stadium |
Team News & Injury Report
Shandong Taishan
- Raphaël Merkies (Thigh Problems)
Shanghai Shenhua
- Saulo Mineiro (Thigh Problems)
- Wu Qipeng (Thigh Problems)
Lineups & Tactical Setup
Shandong Taishan (3-4-2-1)
Predicted lineup: Dalei Wang (Goalkeeper), Pedro Álvaro (Defender), Shi Songchen (Defender), Zhunyi Gao (Defender), Liuyu Duan (Midfielder), Wenneng Xie (Midfielder), Yang Liu (Midfielder), Zhengyu Huang (Midfielder), Cryzan (Attacker), Valeri Qazaishvili (Attacker), Zeca (Attacker)
Shandong Taishan’s predicted 3-4-2-1 should give them a solid base, with the wing-backs helping them progress the ball and support attacks from wide areas. Cryzan and Valeri Qazaishvili can operate between the lines behind the striker, which should give them options if they can get enough service into advanced areas.
Shanghai Shenhua (4-2-3-1)
Predicted lineup: Xue Qinghao (Goalkeeper), Chenjie Zhu (Defender), Shinichi Chan (Defender), Shunkai Jin (Defender), Wilson Manafá (Defender), Haijian Wang (Midfielder), João Carlos Teixeira (Midfielder), Rafael Ratão (Midfielder), Tianyi Gao (Midfielder), Xi Wu (Midfielder), Makhtar Gueye (Attacker)
Shanghai Shenhua’s predicted 4-2-3-1 looks set up to keep a compact shape through midfield while still giving Makhtar Gueye support from the three attacking midfielders. With Haijian Wang and João Carlos Teixeira anchoring the centre, they should have a platform to control spells and break forward efficiently.
Key Battles & Players to Watch
| Shandong Taishan | Shanghai Shenhua | Text |
|---|---|---|
| Shandong Taishan | Shanghai Shenhua | Cryzan against Chenjie Zhu could be decisive if Shandong Taishan can get their attacker receiving between the lines. |
| Shandong Taishan | Shanghai Shenhua | Liuyu Duan against Haijian Wang may shape the midfield battle, especially if Shandong Taishan want to stop Shenhua settling. |
| Shandong Taishan | Shanghai Shenhua | Cryzan is key for Shandong Taishan because their recent lineups show him as one of the main attacking outlets. |
| Shandong Taishan | Shanghai Shenhua | Makhtar Gueye is key for Shanghai Shenhua because he leads the line in their recent and predicted setups and gives them a focal point. |
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