- Zhejiang Professional FC won their only home game in the Chinese Super League 2026, averaging 2.00 goals per game scored and zero conceded.
- Zhejiang Professional FC failed to win either of the last two head-to-heads at home against Shanghai Shenhua (D1, L1).
- Shanghai Shenhua lost all three of their last away games across all competitions.
Zhejiang Professional FC look to maintain unbeaten home record
Despite sitting 9th with -2 points after their first game of the Chinese Super League 2026 campaign, Zhejiang Professional FC put in their best performance so far in the league when defeating Qingdao West Coast FC by a 2-0 score at home.
That result was no fluke, as head coach Ross Aloisi has been in charge since January 2026 and has installed a modern, high-tempo style, where the team play with an aggressive press and transition very quickly, playing a front-heavy 4-2-3-1.
The home side’s strength is in their attack, with Yago Cariello scoring 3 of their last 8 goals in recent matches, whilst Tixiang Li is the chief provider, recording 3 assists in their previous 5 games. Alexandru Mitrita has been their chief scorer and creator so far in the Chinese Super League, scoring 1 and assisting 1 in 1 game. For this Zhejiang Professional FC vs Shanghai Shenhua preview, it’s clear that attacking options will be key on both sides.
Shanghai Shenhua in inconsistent form
Shanghai Shenhua, whilst not as high as Zhejiang Professional in the table, also find themselves with a negative points balance, with -7 points after their opening game of the season.
Head coach Leonid Slutsky, in charge since December 2023, is a pragmatist, who has set up his side to play a more rigid, controlled style, whilst they are disciplined in the midfield, they can adapt to varying shapes, whilst being compact and organized at the back.
In the attacking third, Makhtar Gueye leads the line, scoring 2 in their opening league match, whilst Rafael Ratao is their most prolific player, scoring 3 in their last 5 games across all competitions.
Our Zhejiang Professional FC vs Shanghai Shenhua prediction suggests a close contest, but with the hosts likely to capitalize on their attacking strength. Zhejiang Professional FC should win this game, I feel, with an attacking flurry of goals likely. The Zhejiang Professional FC vs Shanghai Shenhua prediction is supported by the respective styles of these sides, which should be tested early on in their respective campaigns. If you are looking for more insight, these Zhejiang Professional FC vs Shanghai Shenhua betting tips highlight backing Zhejiang Professional FC in the moneyline at 3.7, with Over 2.5 goals and Both Teams to Score - No being a strong exact score pick at 1.5 and 2.53 respectively.
