Before the Round – China Super League Round 2 (08/06/2022)

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The Chinese Super League moves into matchday 2 this week with a full slate of midweek games. The league season is in its infancy and teams are jockeying for position. The midweek set of games will see a Shanghai derby as Shenhua face off with SIPG in what should be a thriller.

Henan Jianye - Shandong Luneng

Shandong Taishan have a brilliant head-to-head record against Henan Songshan Longmen. Taishan have a record of 5W-1D-0L in the last six matches with Henan. They are seeking a fourth straight win on Wednesday.

Henan go into the fixture following a 2-2 draw with Dalian Pro on matchday 1. The goals were scored by Zhao Yuhao and Fernando Karanga. Karanaga’s goal came in the 91st minute.

Shandong Taishan won 1-0 against Zhejiang Pro to start the season. Defender Jadson got the game’s only goal. Taishan outscored Henan 12-4 across their last six encounters.

• Henan Jianye are undefeated at half time in their last 13 Super League games in a row.
• Shandong Luneng are undefeated in their last 14 Super League games in a row.
• Henan Jianye are undefeated in 7 of their last 8 league games.
• There have been 17 consecutive Super League clashes for Shandong Luneng in which they managed to score at least one goal.
• Prediction: Draw @ 3.80

Chengdu Qianbao - Beijing Guoan

Chengdu Rongcheng host Beijing Guoan on Wednesday as both teams seek their first points of the season. These teams have met just once prior with Beijing Guoan winning 1-0.

Beijing lost 2-1 at home to Cangzhou Mighty Lions to start the season. Yu Dabao scored a 90th minute goal to make the match look more respectable on the scoreline, but Beijing were well beaten.

Chengdu lost 2-0 the Shenzen FC to start the campaign. Chengdu dominated the fixture with 56% possession and 13 shots, but could not find the back of the net.

• In Chengdu Qianbao's last 3 Super League games have been scored under 2.5 goals.
• Beijing Guoan have won just 1 of their last 8 league games.
• Chengdu Qianbao have won 5 of their last 8 domestic league matches.
• In their last 6 away games in Super League, Beijing Guoan have a poor record of just 1 win.
• Prediction: Under 2.5 goals @ 1.85

Dalian Yifang - Guangzhou R&F

The away team has won the last two matches between Dalian Yifang and Guangzhou R&F. Both sides failed to win on opening day and are looking for maximum points this time around.

Dalian Yifang drew 2-2 with Henan Songshan Longmen to start the season. Lin Liangming scored both goals for Dalian Pro, but the side conceded a 90th minute goal to fall to the draw.

Guangzhou R&F lost 4-1 away to Changchun Yatai to open the season. City will start matchday 2 second from bottom due to goal difference. Guangzhou City have a head-to-head record of 3W-1D-2L against Dalian Pro in all competitions.

• Dalian Yifang have achieved just 1 win in their last 7 Super League games.
• In all of Guangzhou R&F's last 6 Super League matches both teams scored.
• Dalian Yifang have allowed 1+ goals in their last 9 matches in Super League.
• Guangzhou R&F are on a poor run of just 1 win in 7 away matches (Super League).
• Prediction: Dalian Yifang @ 2.00

Shanghai Shenhua - Shanghai SIPG

Shanghai Shenhua and Shanghai Port will face off in a city derby on Wednesday. Port are unbeaten in six straight games versus Shenhua with a record of 3W-3D-0L.

Shanghai Port go into matchday 2 following a 1-0 loss to Wuhan Yangtze River. Port are led by Brazilian players Oscar and Paulinho. Australian Aaron Mooy is also a part of the team. Shanghai Port are certainly one of the highest-profile teams in the Chinese Super League this season.

Shenhua defeated Guangzhou FC 1-0 on opening day. Zhu Chenjie’s second half penalty sent Shenhua to the victory.

• In their 3 most recent games of Super League, Shanghai Shenhua have succeeded in keeping a clean sheet.
• Shanghai SIPG haven't lost a match in 5 of their last 6 matches in Super League.
• Shanghai Shenhua are undefeated in 10 of their last 11 home Super League games.
• Shanghai Shenhua have managed to win just 1 of their 16 most recent encounters with Shanghai SIPG (Super League).
• Prediction: Shanghai Shenhua @ 3.30