Shanghai Shenhua 2-3 Shandong Luneng: result and AI prediction

Shanghai Shenhua – Shandong Luneng, Super League, Friday, August 28, 2026 at 12:35 PM (GMT). Venue: Shanghai Stadium

Shanghai Shenhua is #9 in the table (28 pts) and Shandong Luneng #6 (33 pts). Last 6 head-to-head meetings: Shanghai Shenhua 4, draws 1, Shandong Luneng 1. Their last meeting, on May 5, 2026, ended Shandong Luneng 4-1 Shanghai Shenhua.

AI predicted: 3-1 · Final score: 2-3Missed

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

Shanghai Shenhua have home control and a recent record of scoring freely at Shanghai Stadium, but Shandong Luneng bring the higher league position and have already inflicted a heavy defeat on Shenhua this season. Neither defence arrives with a convincing record of shutting matches down, which points toward an open contest rather than a patient midfield stalemate. Shenhua need to turn their territorial pressure into an early advantage; Shandong’s transition threat and late attacking output keep the visitors dangerous throughout. Team news is the outstanding uncertainty, with no reliable final line-ups yet available.

Head-to-head analysis

This fixture has produced extremes rather than a stable pattern: Shenhua have posted dominant home victories, while Shandong won the latest meeting decisively. The most recent Shanghai encounter was a high-scoring draw, underlining how quickly this rivalry can open up.

Form (last 5)

Shanghai ShenhuaLeague position #9 · 28 ptsW L W
Shandong LunengLeague position #6 · 33 ptsW W L

Shanghai Shenhua vs Shandong Luneng stats

Shanghai ShenhuaShandong Luneng
Played2424
Goals scored4742
Goals conceded4240
Clean sheets43

Last meetings

  • 2026-05-05Shandong Luneng 4-1 Shanghai Shenhua
  • 2025-09-12Shanghai Shenhua 3-3 Shandong Luneng
  • 2025-04-26Shandong Luneng 0-1 Shanghai Shenhua
  • 2024-07-06Shanghai Shenhua 6-0 Shandong Luneng
  • 2024-03-31Shandong Luneng 0-3 Shanghai Shenhua
  • 2023-11-25Shanghai Shenhua 1-0 Shandong Luneng

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