The Facts
- An intriguing matchup between a mid-ranked team and a top contender (ranked 8th and 4th).
- In recent outings, Shanghai Shenhua has recorded mixed results (last 5 matches: 2 wins).
- Yunnan Yukun shows confident form ahead of this contest (last 5 matches: 3 wins).
- Yunnan Yukun could enjoy a physical edge thanks to more rest days ahead of this match.
- Bookmakers give the edge to Shanghai Shenhua for this game.
- In the last 4 head-to-head meetings, Shanghai Shenhua has recorded 2 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss, with a goal aggregate of 9:7 (averaging 2.3:1.8 goals per game).
- Specifically in home fixtures for Shanghai Shenhua against this opponent, the record stands at 1 win, 0 draws, and 0 losses, with 3:1 goals.
Standings
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Chengdu Rongcheng | 26 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 51:30 | 21 | 52 |
| 2 | Dalian Yingbo | 26 | 12 | 4 | 10 | 38:42 | -4 | 40 |
| 3 | Beijing Guoan | 26 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 49:33 | 16 | 38 |
| 4 | Yunnan Yukun | 26 | 11 | 5 | 10 | 54:51 | 3 | 38 |
| 5 | Qingdao West Coast | 26 | 8 | 14 | 4 | 31:32 | -1 | 38 |
| 6 | Shandong Taishan | 26 | 13 | 4 | 9 | 46:43 | 3 | 37 |
| 7 | Shanghai Port | 26 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 40:33 | 7 | 33 |
| 8 | Shanghai Shenhua | 26 | 12 | 5 | 9 | 52:46 | 6 | 31 |
| 9 | Zhejiang Professional | 26 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 45:43 | 2 | 31 |
| 10 | Chongqing Tonglianglong | 26 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 27:32 | -5 | 31 |
| 11 | Shenzhen Xinpengcheng | 26 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 34:45 | -11 | 28 |
| 12 | Henan Songshan Longmen | 26 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 33:35 | -2 | 27 |
| 13 | Tianjin Jinmen Tiger | 26 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 36:32 | 4 | 25 |
| 14 | Liaoning Tieren | 26 | 7 | 4 | 15 | 34:47 | -13 | 25 |
| 15 | Wuhan Three Towns | 26 | 5 | 11 | 10 | 39:46 | -7 | 21 |
| 16 | Qingdao Hainiu | 26 | 6 | 3 | 17 | 34:53 | -19 | 14 |
Promotion ~ AFC Champions League (League phase: )
Promotion ~ AFC Champions League 2
Relegation ~ League One
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