Explore My Football Facts' detailed preview for Shanghai Shenhua vs Chongqing Tonglianglong FC in the Super League. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 12:35 BST match.
Fixture Information
| Fixture | Shanghai Shenhua vs Chongqing Tonglianglong FC |
|---|---|
| Competition | Super League |
| Date | Saturday, 09 May 2026 |
| Kick-off | 12:35 BST |
| Venue | Shanghai Stadium |
Match Prediction: Shanghai Shenhua 2-1 Chongqing Tonglianglong FC
Prediction Stats
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Over/Under 2.5 Probability
Shanghai Shenhua come into this with the stronger recent scoring record, but their last two league results show they can be opened up when the game becomes stretched. Chongqing Tonglianglong FC have been harder to beat than their away record might suggest, with a win at Shanghai Port and draws in two of their last three league matches. With no xG data available, the clearest angle is that Shanghai Shenhua’s attacking quality should still give them the edge at Shanghai Stadium. Chongqing Tonglianglong FC will likely look to stay compact and make the most of transitions.
Shanghai Shenhua have won three of their last five league matches, including a 3-0 away win over Henan Songshan Longmen and a 2-0 home win over Qingdao Hainiu. Their two defeats have both come in higher-scoring games, 2-3 against Chengdu Rongcheng and 1-4 against Shandong Taishan, which suggests their matches have recently been open. Even so, the overall run still points to a side capable of creating enough to win this one.
Chongqing Tonglianglong FC have taken five points from their last three league games, drawing 1-1 with Henan Songshan Longmen and 1-1 with Qingdao West Coast after a narrow 0-1 loss at Dalian Yingbo. Before that, they beat Shanghai Port 2-1 away and Shenzhen Peng City 2-0 at home, so there is evidence they can compete against stronger opposition. The concern is that their recent scoring has been more modest, which may matter if Shanghai Shenhua control territory and possession.
Form Guide & Team Overview
Shanghai Shenhua
Shanghai Shenhua’s recent league form is mixed, with three wins and two defeats across their last five. The wins were convincing enough, especially the 3-0 away success at Henan Songshan Longmen and the 2-0 home victory over Qingdao Hainiu.
The two losses came in higher-scoring matches, 2-3 at home to Chengdu Rongcheng and 1-4 away to Shandong Taishan. That suggests Shanghai Shenhua have still been creating chances, but they have also been vulnerable when opponents get on top.
Shanghai Shenhua Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
Chongqing Tonglianglong FC
Chongqing Tonglianglong FC have been fairly steady in their last five league matches, with one win, three draws and one defeat. Their best result in that run was the 2-1 away win over Shanghai Port, which stands out as a strong away performance.
Since then, they have drawn 1-1 with Henan Songshan Longmen and 1-1 with Qingdao West Coast, while losing 0-1 at Dalian Yingbo. That pattern points to a side that can stay in games, but one that has not been as productive in front of goal recently.
Chongqing Tonglianglong FC Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super League | 5 May 2026 |  Chongqing Tonglianglong FC vs Henan Songshan Longmen |
1 – 1 | D | Tongliang Long Stadium |
| Super League | 1 May 2026 |  Dalian Yingbo vs Chongqing Tonglianglong FC |
1 – 0 | L | Beijing National Stadium |
| Super League | 26 Apr 2026 | Chongqing Tonglianglong FC vs  Qingdao West Coast |
1 – 1 | D | Tongliang Long Stadium |
| Super League | 21 Apr 2026 |  Shanghai Port vs Chongqing Tonglianglong FC |
1 – 2 | W | Shanghai Stadium |
| Super League | 17 Apr 2026 | Chongqing Tonglianglong FC vs  Shenzhen Peng City |
2 – 0 | W | Tongliang Long Stadium |
Team News & Injury Report
Shanghai Shenhua
- Makhtar Gueye (Achilles tendon rupture)
Chongqing Tonglianglong FC
- No injuries have been reported for the current season.
Lineups & Tactical Setup
Shanghai Shenhua (4-2-3-1)
Predicted lineup: Xue Qinghao (Goalkeeper), Chenjie Zhu (Defender), Shinichi Chan (Defender), Shunkai Jin (Defender), Wilson Manafá (Defender), Chengyu Liu (Midfielder), Haijian Wang (Midfielder), João Carlos Teixeira (Midfielder), Tianyi Gao (Midfielder), Xi Wu (Midfielder), Rafael Ratão (Attacker)
Shanghai Shenhua’s 4-2-3-1 should give them a solid base in midfield, with Chengyu Liu and Haijian Wang helping to link play into the attacking line. Rafael Ratão can then work off that support as the main forward outlet, with width and central combinations both available.
Chongqing Tonglianglong FC (3-4-2-1)
Predicted lineup: Yao Haoyang (Goalkeeper), Lucão (Defender), Michael Ngadeu-Ngadjui (Defender), Zhang Yingkai (Defender), He Xiaoqiang (Midfielder), Ibrahim Amadou (Midfielder), Qilong Ruan (Midfielder), Zhixiong Zhang (Midfielder), Chen Chunxin (Attacker), Landry Dimata (Attacker), Yuwang Xiang (Attacker)
Chongqing Tonglianglong FC’s 3-4-2-1 should keep them compact through the middle while still leaving options to break forward quickly. Chen Chunxin can operate close to the front pair of support runners, giving them a route to connect midfield pressure into attacks.
Key Battles & Players to Watch
| Shanghai Shenhua | Chongqing Tonglianglong FC | Text |
|---|---|---|
| Shanghai Shenhua | Chongqing Tonglianglong FC | Rafael Ratão against Lucão could be decisive if Shanghai Shenhua get him running in behind the back line. |
| Shanghai Shenhua | Chongqing Tonglianglong FC | Chengyu Liu against He Xiaoqiang may shape the midfield battle, especially if Shanghai Shenhua control the tempo. |
| Shanghai Shenhua | Chongqing Tonglianglong FC | Rafael Ratão is key for Shanghai Shenhua because he is the clearest attacking reference in the predicted XI. |
| Shanghai Shenhua | Chongqing Tonglianglong FC | Chen Chunxin is key for Chongqing Tonglianglong FC because he offers a direct attacking threat from the supporting line. |
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