On July 13th at 8:00 PM, Shanghai Shenhua will host Changchun Yatai in the 19th round of the Chinese Super League. Fei Nanduo is expected to make his debut for Shenhua after joining the club, and the team will strive for all three points to continue chasing Port. Yatai, with reduced relegation pressure, will also aim to secure points in this match.
Shanghai Shenhua has achieved 14 wins and 4 draws in their previous 18 rounds, ranking second in the league table. Their defensive record of only conceding 6 goals leads the league. In their last 9 home games, Shenhua has remained unbeaten with 7 wins and 2 draws, conceding just 3 goals at home.
Changchun Yatai has only managed 4 wins, 6 draws, and 8 losses in their first 18 rounds, temporarily sitting in 10th place with a 5-point advantage over the relegation zone. They have scored 26 goals and conceded 31. In their 9 away games, Yatai has recorded 2 wins, 3 draws, and 4 losses, placing them 11th in away form.
Luis and Malele of Shenhua have combined for 21 goals, demonstrating high efficiency. Yatai’s Beric has netted 7 goals, ranking 14th in the scoring charts, although he has scored 3 goals in the last 3 rounds. Shenhua added Fei Nanduo, Chen Jinyi, and Wang Yifan during the summer transfer window, with the coach hinting that Fei Nanduo might make his debut. Yatai added Dilimu, Su Zu, and Jiang Wenhao, with only Jiang Wenhao yet to feature.
Shanghai Shenhua has won all three of their recent matches, keeping clean sheets against Meizhou Hakka, Qingdao West Coast, and Shandong Taishan. Their 6-0 victory over Taishan in the last round stunned the football world. At home, Shenhua has won 5 out of their last 6 home games, drawing once, and kept clean sheets in all their victories.
Yatai has remained undefeated in their last three rounds, achieving 1 win and 2 draws. The win was a 5-0 triumph, while both draws ended 2-2. However, including the FA Cup, Yatai has failed to win any of their last 5 away games within regular time, conceding 12 goals in 4 of those matches, averaging 3 goals conceded per game.
Since the 2006 season, the two teams have met 35 times, with Shenhua recording 10 wins, 13 draws, and 12 losses, slightly at a disadvantage. However, since the 2021 FA Cup, Shenhua has remained unbeaten in 6 consecutive games against Yatai, achieving 3 wins and 3 draws. In the first leg of this season, Shenhua won 2-1 away from home.
With Port winning their match earlier in this round, Shenhua must defeat Yatai to keep up the pace. Yatai, thanks to their recent excellent performances, has alleviated their relegation worries and can approach this game without much pressure. Xie Hui will once again lead his team against his former club.
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