Henan Jianye vs Shanghai Shenhua: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Henan Songshan Longmen prepare to host Shanghai Shenhua on April 26, 2026, with kick-off at 14:00, this CHINA: Super League fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Henan Songshan Longmen, currently 12th in the standings with 1 points from 6 games, trail the leaders by 15 points. They've earned 4 points from 3 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Shanghai Shenhua, sitting 8th with 4 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned -5 points from 3 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 draws in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 9 goals.

Recent meetings between Henan Songshan Longmen and Shanghai Shenhua have favored Shanghai Shenhua, with Shanghai Shenhua claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-3). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Dalian Yingbo, Henan Songshan Longmen recorded a 1-2 defeat while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Wang, Liu, Maia, Maidana, Shinar, Abudulam, Haliq, He, Yang, Zhong, Shangyuan. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Shanghai Shenhua's last outing came against Liaoning Tieren, where they secured a 3-1 victory using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Xue, Chan, Zhu, Shunkai, Manafa, Xi, Wang, Gao, Carlos Teixeira, Gueye, Ratao. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Looking ahead, Henan Songshan Longmen are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Henan Songshan Longmen and Shanghai Shenhua are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Henan Songshan Longmen's fixtures have averaged 2.2 goals per game, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 67% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. Shanghai Shenhua's games average 2.8 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect a low-scoring affair.

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