Wuhan Three Towns v Shanghai Shenhua prediction
Team pages: Wuhan Three Towns · Shanghai Shenhua · Head-to-head
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TACTIX’s model makes Over 2.5 goals the free pick for Wuhan Three Towns v Shanghai Shenhua, Super League – China on Sun, 18 Oct 2026 11:00 BST.
The match
Wuhan Three Towns host Shanghai Shenhua in the Super League – China on Sunday 18 October (kick-off 11:00 UK); the model’s free pick is Over 2.5 goals.
The key numbers
Wuhan Three Towns have scored in five consecutive matches. Wuhan Three Towns are winless in their last four matches.
Shanghai Shenhua have scored 59 goals, the most of the 16 clubs (2026 so far).
Form and the table
Six of Wuhan Three Towns’s last 15 results went over 2.5 goals (40%). Both teams scored in 10 of Wuhan Three Towns’s last 15 results (67%). At home, Wuhan Three Towns have two wins, five draws and one defeat in their last 8 home matches — 1.38 points per game, scoring 1.38 and conceding 1.13. Wuhan Three Towns have scored 40 goals, the eighth-fewest of the 16 clubs (2026 so far). Wuhan Three Towns have conceded 47 goals, the seventh-most (shared) of the 16 clubs.
Shanghai Shenhua are unbeaten in their last four matches. 10 of Shanghai Shenhua’s last 15 results went over 2.5 goals (67%). Both teams scored in nine of Shanghai Shenhua’s last 15 results (60%). Away from home, Shanghai Shenhua have three wins, one draw and three defeats in their last 7 away matches — 1.43 points per game, scoring 1.43 and conceding 1.57. Shanghai Shenhua have conceded 47 goals, the seventh-most (shared) of the 16 clubs (2026 so far).
Wuhan Three Towns (15th) and Shanghai Shenhua (eighth) are 12 points apart, 2026 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Shanghai Shenhua the stronger side, 185 rating points above Wuhan Three Towns (Shanghai Shenhua 1788, Wuhan Three Towns 1603, after at least 151 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
The most recent meeting, on 20 May 2026, finished Shanghai Shenhua 2–2 Wuhan Three Towns.
Team news
Predicted Wuhan Three Towns XI (4-4-2): J. Fang, M. Tian, X. Haofeng, A. Li, G. He, A. Firmino, K. Bevis, A. Léautey, X. Zhang, J. Cádiz, G. Sauer — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Jhonder Cádiz (6.0 per match over 27 appearances, 18 goals and six assists) and Gustavo Sauer (5.7 per match over 25 appearances, eight goals and six assists) have been Wuhan Three Towns’s most influential players 2026, all competitions. In numbers for Wuhan Three Towns (2026, all competitions, before kick-off), Jhonder Cádiz averages 3.4 shots per 90 over 2375 minutes, with a shot in eight of the last 10 appearances. Gustavo Sauer averages 1.4 shots per 90 over 2174 minutes, with a shot in eight of the last 10 appearances.
Predicted Shanghai Shenhua XI (4-2-3-1): X. Qinghao, Z. Chenjie, W. Manafá, C. Shinichi, L. Songyi, W. Xi, W. Haijian, G. Tianyi, L. Asué, X. Pengfei, R. Ratao — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Luís Asué (5.9 per match over 13 appearances, seven goals and four assists) and M. Gueye (5.6 per match over seven appearances, five goals and two assists) have been Shanghai Shenhua’s most influential players 2026, all competitions. In numbers for Shanghai Shenhua (2026, all competitions, before kick-off), Luís Asué averages 3.3 shots per 90 over 999 minutes, with a shot in nine of the last 10 appearances. M. Gueye averages 3.4 shots per 90 over 536 minutes, with a shot in six of the last seven appearances.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The numbers
- Kick-off: · Super League – China · Wuhan Sports Center Stadium
- Model coverage: 246 markets priced for this fixture
- Head-to-head (last 6): Wuhan Three Towns 1 · draws 1 · Shanghai Shenhua 4 · 2.83 goals/game
- Recent form: Wuhan Three Towns 1W 3D 1L · Shanghai Shenhua 3W 1D 1L
As of 17 October 2026, TACTIX’s model — calibration published live, losing picks included — covers Wuhan Three Towns v Shanghai Shenhua across 246 markets; the key numbers are on this page. See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 15 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Wuhan Three Towns for / against | Line | Shanghai Shenhua for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.63 for · 1.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.75our book | 2.38 for · 1.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 4.63 for · 5.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 6.5 for · 5.17 against n 6 Last 5 |
| Shots | 17.38 for · 17.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 18.17 for · 14.33 against n 6 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 5 for · 5.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 7.67 for · 5.83 against n 6 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 10.63 for · 13.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 10.33 for · 11.5 against n 6 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 2.25 for · 2.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 1.17 for · 2.5 against n 6 Last 5 |
Wuhan Three Towns
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zhechao Chen n 8 | 18.4 | 4.3 | 1.2 | — |
| Jizheng Xiong n 8 | 36 | 2.8 | 2.5 | — |
| Liu Binbin n 8 | 12.6 | 2.7 | 1.8 | — |
| Shenyuan Li n 8 | 9.8 | 2.3 | 4.6 | — |
| Wei Long n 8 | 12.1 | 1.9 | 0.9 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jhonder Cádiz n 8 | 81.4 | 3.9 | 1.2 |
| Jizheng Xiong n 8 | 36 | 3.8 | 0.9 |
| Liu Binbin n 8 | 12.6 | 2.7 | 0.9 |
| K. Bevis n 8 | 88.8 | 2.5 | 1 |
| Zhechao Chen n 8 | 18.4 | 1.8 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liu Binbin n 8 | 12.6 | 0 | 0.9 |
| Wei Long n 8 | 12.1 | 0 | 0.9 |
| Gustavo Sauer n 8 | 86.6 | 0.4 | 0.3 |
| Jhonder Cádiz n 8 | 81.4 | 0.7 | 0 |
| K. Bevis n 8 | 88.8 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Denny Wang Yi n 8 | 40.3 | 3.4 |
| Jizheng Xiong n 8 | 36 | 2.8 |
| Liu Binbin n 8 | 12.6 | 2.7 |
| Shenyuan Li n 8 | 9.8 | 2.3 |
| Ming Tian n 8 | 86.5 | 2.2 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Jingqi Fang n 8 | 90 | 3.6 |
Shanghai Shenhua
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liu Chengyu n 8 | 20.6 | 4.4 | 1.6 | — |
| Han Jiawen n 3 | 16 | 3.8 | 3.8 | — |
| Wu Qipeng n 8 | 33.1 | 3.1 | 0.7 | — |
| Luís Asué n 8 | 70 | 2.4 | 1.6 | — |
| Gao Tianyi n 8 | 55.4 | 2.2 | 1.2 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saulo Mineiro n 8 | 30.4 | 4.1 | 1.9 |
| Luís Asué n 8 | 70 | 3.7 | 2.1 |
| Xu Haoyang n 8 | 39.9 | 2.5 | 1.4 |
| Rafael Ratao n 8 | 80.8 | 2.4 | 1.8 |
| Xie Pengfei n 8 | 51.5 | 2.4 | 1.3 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luís Asué n 8 | 70 | 1 | 0.3 |
| João Teixeira n 8 | 70.4 | 0 | 0.8 |
| Gao Tianyi n 8 | 55.4 | 0 | 0.8 |
| Rafael Ratao n 8 | 80.8 | 0.7 | 0.1 |
| Saulo Mineiro n 8 | 30.4 | 0.7 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Wang Haijian n 8 | 62.8 | 2.9 |
| Shilong Wang n 8 | 35.9 | 2.8 |
| Gao Tianyi n 8 | 55.4 | 2.6 |
| Yang Haoyu n 8 | 42.8 | 2.6 |
| Yang Zexiang n 8 | 32.1 | 2.1 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Ma Zhen n 8 | 90.6 | 3.5 |
| Xue Qinghao n 8 | 91.1 | 2.6 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Wuhan Three Towns v Shanghai Shenhua — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2026-05-20 Shanghai Shenhua 2–2 Wuhan Three Towns
- 2025-08-31 Wuhan Three Towns 1–0 Shanghai Shenhua
- 2025-04-19 Shanghai Shenhua 2–0 Wuhan Three Towns
- 2024-07-29 Wuhan Three Towns 0–2 Shanghai Shenhua
- 2024-04-09 Shanghai Shenhua 4–1 Wuhan Three Towns
- 2023-08-13 Wuhan Three Towns 1–2 Shanghai Shenhua
Frequently asked questions
- Who is predicted to win Wuhan Three Towns v Shanghai Shenhua?
- TACTIX’s free model pick for Wuhan Three Towns v Shanghai Shenhua is Over 2.5 goals (best price 1.35 at Betano).
- What is the head-to-head record between Wuhan Three Towns and Shanghai Shenhua?
- In their last 6 meetings, Wuhan Three Towns won 1, Shanghai Shenhua won 4 and there was 1 draw, averaging 2.83 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Wuhan Three Towns and Shanghai Shenhua?
- Recent form — Wuhan Three Towns 1W 3D 1L; Shanghai Shenhua 3W 1D 1L.
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