Henan Jianye 1-3 Shanghai Shenhua – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Henan Jianye at 38%, yet in-form Shanghai Shenhua provide a compelling counter-argument — this Henan Jianye vs Shanghai Shenhua fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Fixture Analysis
It is a Super League clash, Regular Season - 3 as Henan Jianye welcome Shanghai Shenhua to Zhengzhou Hanghai Stadium. Kick-off is set for Saturday 29 March 2025 at 10:00 UTC.
Recent Form
Across all Super League games this season, Henan Jianye have gone 3W 3D 4L from 10 outings — a 1.20 PPG return. Last five: W L L D D. They are averaging 0.80 goals per game and conceding 0.80 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. Defensively, conceding just 0.80 per game is an exceptional defensive record — one of the tightest in the division. 4 clean sheets in 10 games (40%) reflects a solid defensive base. Both teams have scored in just 30% of their matches, indicating a tendency toward clean sheets or low-scoring outcomes.
At home at Zhengzhou Hanghai Stadium, Henan Jianye have gone 5W 1D 4L this season (10 games, 1.60 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.10 goals scored and 1.00 conceded per game. 4 home clean sheets from 10 games (40%) — a solid defensive base on their own ground.
Looking at all fixtures this season, Shanghai Shenhua stand at 8W 1D 1L from 10 Super League matches — 2.50 PPG. Last five: W W W D W. Their attacking form is sharp — 2.40 goals per game is a high-output rate that commands respect in the goals markets. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in 80% of their matches this season — one of the stronger BTTS rates in the division, making Yes a well-evidenced play.
Shanghai Shenhua's away record: 8W 1D 1L from 10 road trips in Super League this season (2.50 PPG). They are averaging 1.90 goals per away game — strong road scoring that makes them a threat even without home support. 6 away clean sheets from 10 games (60%) — they are as difficult to score against on the road as they are at home.
Form points away from home here. Shanghai Shenhua's 2.50 PPG return is 1.30 points per game ahead of Henan Jianye's 1.20 — the visitors are the form-based selection, and Double Chance is an alternative worth pricing if the outright looks tight.
H2H
The rivalry is an even one: 1 wins apiece for Henan Jianye, 3 for Shanghai Shenhua and 2 shared spoils from 6 past contests. Neither side holds a meaningful historical edge.
The 6 previous meetings have averaged 2.3 goals per game — a neutral rate that provides no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent clash, on 18 Oct 2024, ended 1–2 with Shanghai Shenhua winning.
The head-to-head offers no strong directional steer in either the result or goals markets. Form, the predictive model and current market pricing should carry more weight than the historical record for this fixture.
In-Play Data
Henan Jianye trading profile (60 games, 30 at home): they score before half-time in 67% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 79% of the time; BTTS occurs in 50% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 40% of games (home games).
Shanghai Shenhua trading profile (60 games, 30 at away): they score before half-time in 77% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 92% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 54% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 47% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 47% of games (away games); they keep a clean sheet 45% of the time.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Henan Jianye 52% versus Shanghai Shenhua 50%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Henan Jianye 43% | Shanghai Shenhua 50%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Henan Jianye 1.43 xG and Shanghai Shenhua 1.39 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Henan Jianye attack 0.933 / defence 0.944 | Shanghai Shenhua attack 1.072 / defence 0.913. League average goals — home 1.683 / away 1.371. Data: 32 Henan Jianye games / 32 Shanghai Shenhua games used (Blended). A blend of current and prior-season data is applied to stabilise estimates early in the campaign.
Result probabilities: Henan Jianye 38% | Draw 25% | Shanghai Shenhua 36%. Fair-value odds: Henan Jianye 2.63 | Draw 4.00 | Shanghai Shenhua 2.78. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 25% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 54% | BTTS probability 57% | Total xG 2.82. Over/Under 2.5 is close to a coin-flip at 54%/46% — the total xG of 2.82 sits near the 2.5 margin; this is a low-edge market from a Poisson standpoint. BTTS probability of 57% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Summary & Verdict
The Poisson model's primary lean is Henan Jianye at 38% — marginal model lean. Note a divergence: in-form Shanghai Shenhua (2.50 PPG) cuts against the Poisson lean — consider the strength-adjusted model over surface-level form results. With a 25% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Henan Jianye offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win. The opposing side holds a 36% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
The Poisson model projects 2.82 xG in total — Over 2.5 at 54% — Poisson-only — limited corroboration confidence.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 57% on Yes. This conflicts with form data: Henan Jianye 40% | Shanghai Shenhua 40% from recent games — a notable divergence.
The outsider holds a 36% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should not be treated as one. Proportionate stakes are appropriate given the genuine contest the data projects. The Poisson model is drawing on Blended data (32 games minimum) — early-season projections carry additional uncertainty. Weight the live form and odds signals accordingly.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Henan Jianye vs Shanghai Shenhua | Competition: Super League, Regular Season - 3 | Venue: Zhengzhou Hanghai Stadium • Kick-off: Saturday 29 Mar 2025, 10:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Henan Jianye 38% | Draw 25% | Shanghai Shenhua 36% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 54% | BTTS 57% | xG Henan Jianye 1.43 / Shanghai Shenhua 1.39 • Poisson strength factors: Henan Jianye attack 0.933 / def 0.944 | Shanghai Shenhua attack 1.072 / def 0.913 | league avg home 1.683 / away 1.371 • Poisson stance: Henan Jianye (38%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.43
Henan Jianye xG
Expected Goals
1.39
Shanghai Shenhua xG
57%
BTTS
77%
Over 1.5
54%
Over 2.5
31%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
⚠️ This analysis is generated algorithmically from statistical data and is intended for informational purposes only. It does not constitute betting advice. Please gamble responsibly.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Henan Jianye vs Shanghai Shenhua kick off?
Henan Jianye vs Shanghai Shenhua kicked off at 10:00 on Saturday 29 March 2025 at Zhengzhou Hanghai Stadium.
What was the final score in Henan Jianye vs Shanghai Shenhua?
Henan Jianye 1 - 3 Shanghai Shenhua.
Where is Henan Jianye vs Shanghai Shenhua being played?
The match is being played at Zhengzhou Hanghai Stadium.
What competition is Henan Jianye vs Shanghai Shenhua part of?
Henan Jianye vs Shanghai Shenhua is a Regular Season - 3 fixture in the Super League (China).
Who is favourite to win Henan Jianye vs Shanghai Shenhua?
Our statistical model gives Henan Jianye a 38% chance of winning, Shanghai Shenhua a 36% chance, and a 25% chance of a draw — making Henan Jianye the favourite.
Will both teams score in Henan Jianye vs Shanghai Shenhua?
Our model estimates a 57% probability that both Henan Jianye and Shanghai Shenhua will score (BTTS).
Will Henan Jianye vs Shanghai Shenhua have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 54%.
What is the head-to-head record between Henan Jianye and Shanghai Shenhua?
Record (6 meetings): Henan Jianye 1W | Draws 2 | Shanghai Shenhua 3W.
What form are Henan Jianye and Shanghai Shenhua in?
Henan Jianye (all comps): 3W-3D-4L in 10 | 1.20 PPG | GF 0.80 / GA 0.80 | L5 W-L-L-D-D. Shanghai Shenhua (all comps): 8W-1D-1L in 10 | 2.50 PPG | GF 2.40 / GA 1.20 | L5 W-W-W-D-W.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
Henan Jianye's attacking strength (0.93x league average) is weighed against Shanghai Shenhua's defensive record (0.91x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 1.43. The same calculation in reverse, Shanghai Shenhua's attack versus Henan Jianye's defence, projects 1.39 expected goals for the visitors.
The sample (32/32 games) mixes this season and last, since the current campaign is still relatively young.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 1-1, at 13.4%. Close behind: 2-1 (8.5%), 1-2 (8.2%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 30% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Henan Jianye Win
38%
2.60
25%
3.96
36%
2.75
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
11.8%
Draw
Most likely
1 – 0
8.5%
Home win
2 – 1
8.5%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.43
Henan Jianye xG
Total xG
2.82
1.39
Shanghai Shenhua xG
2.60
38%
Home win
3.96
25%
Draw
2.75
36%
Away win
Goals Markets
77%
Over 1.5
1.30
23%
Under 1.5
4.35
54%
Over 2.5
1.85
46%
Under 2.5
2.17
31%
Over 3.5
3.23
69%
Under 3.5
1.45
16%
Over 4.5
6.25
84%
Under 4.5
1.19
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
57%
BTTS Yes
1.75
43%
BTTS No
2.34
Clean Sheet
25%
4.01
24%
4.19
Win to Nil
10%
10.44
9%
11.54
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 6.0 | 8.3 | 5.7 | 2.7 | 0.9 | 0.3 |
| 1 | 8.5 | 11.8 | 8.2 | 3.8 | 1.3 | 0.4 |
| 2 | 6.1 | 8.5 | 5.9 | 2.7 | 0.9 | 0.3 |
| 3 | 2.9 | 4.1 | 2.8 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.2 | – |
| 5 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Henan Jianye vs Shanghai Shenhua?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 13.4%.
How many goals are Henan Jianye and Shanghai Shenhua expected to score?
The model projects 1.43 expected goals for Henan Jianye and 1.39 for Shanghai Shenhua, a combined total of 2.82.
How confident is the prediction model for Henan Jianye vs Shanghai Shenhua?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 38%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
Henan Jianye come into this having played 60 games, going 18W 18D 24L for 1.20 points per game. Their last five reads W-L-L-D-D.
On the other side, Shanghai Shenhua sit at 2.15 PPG from 60 outings (39W 12D 9L), a run that reads W-W-W-D-W across their last five.
Shanghai Shenhua carry the stronger recent form of the two, 0.95 PPG clear of Henan Jianye — worth weighing alongside whatever the head-to-head and market data say.
Home Ground vs the Road
Henan Jianye's home form reads 13W 9D 8L across 30 games on their own ground, a 1.60 PPG return. That's noticeably better than their 1.20 PPG overall — Henan Jianye are a different proposition at home than their general record suggests.
Away from home, Shanghai Shenhua have taken 2.07 points per game from 30 outings (19W 5D 6L).
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Shanghai Shenhua come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
The Goals Picture
Henan Jianye are averaging 1.20 goals scored and 1.32 conceded per game recently; Shanghai Shenhua are on 1.78 scored and 0.85 conceded.
Defensively: Shanghai Shenhua in 45% — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 60 Results — Super League
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Henan Jianye
Current Season
Shanghai Shenhua
Current Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Henan Jianye and Shanghai Shenhua in coming into this match?
Henan Jianye have gone 18W 18D 24L in their last 60 games (1.20 PPG), while Shanghai Shenhua have gone 39W 12D 9L in their last 60 (2.15 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Henan Jianye at home or Shanghai Shenhua away?
Shanghai Shenhua's away record (2.07 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Henan Jianye at home: 1.60 PPG; Shanghai Shenhua away: 2.07 PPG.
Have Henan Jianye or Shanghai Shenhua been keeping clean sheets recently?
Henan Jianye have kept a clean sheet in 28% of their recent games, Shanghai Shenhua in 45%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The fixture history between Henan Jianye and Shanghai Shenhua runs to 10 recorded meetings, the earliest dating back to October 2022. Every recorded meeting has come in Super League. The two were last together as recently as 15 August 2026, so this form is fresh in the memory.
Digging Into the Numbers
There's a clear current trend here: Shanghai Shenhua have taken the last 6 head-to-head results.
The biggest gap between the sides came on 16 Sep 2023, when Henan Jianye won 3-0 — the largest margin of victory on record between these two.
Henan Jianye's record when hosting Shanghai Shenhua specifically: 1W 1D 3L from 5 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 10 Meetings
1
Henan Jianye
2
Draws
7
Shanghai Shenhua
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Henan Jianye and Shanghai Shenhua?
From 10 meetings on record, Henan Jianye have won 1, Shanghai Shenhua have won 7, and 2 have been drawn.
When did Henan Jianye and Shanghai Shenhua last play each other?
They last met on 15 August 2026, when Shanghai Shenhua 4-1 Henan Jianye.
Who has won more matches between Henan Jianye and Shanghai Shenhua?
Shanghai Shenhua have the better head-to-head record, with 7 wins from 10 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
Henan Jianye are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 67% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 37% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 13% of those situations.
Shanghai Shenhua are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 77% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 37% of the time.
The Numbers That Matter
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Henan Jianye 50%, Shanghai Shenhua 47% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 40% (Henan Jianye) and 47% (Shanghai Shenhua).
On the defensive side: Henan Jianye keep a clean sheet in 33% of their matches; Shanghai Shenhua in 47%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Henan Jianye home games / Shanghai Shenhua away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Henan Jianye play Shanghai Shenhua?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 50% of Henan Jianye's recent matches and 47% of Shanghai Shenhua's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Henan Jianye vs Shanghai Shenhua usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 40% of Henan Jianye's recent games and 47% of Shanghai Shenhua's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Henan Jianye and Shanghai Shenhua tend to score early?
Henan Jianye have had a goal before half-time in 67% of their recent matches, Shanghai Shenhua in 77% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Shanghai Shenhua cruise to a comfortable 1-3 victory over Henan Jianye.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Shanghai Shenhua beat Henan Jianye 1-3 at Zhengzhou Hanghai Stadium, Regular Season - 3, in the Super League. That is the final score; the rest of this report grades it against what the data forecast beforehand.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Henan Jianye 1.43 xG and Shanghai Shenhua 1.39 xG, a combined 2.82. The scoreboard read 1-3 for 4 actual goals. Shanghai Shenhua outscored their 1.39 projection by 1.6. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Henan Jianye attack 0.93 / defence 0.94 against Shanghai Shenhua attack 1.07 / defence 0.91, drawn from 32/32 games (Blended).
On the result, the model split it Henan Jianye 38% | Draw 25% | Shanghai Shenhua 36%, with Henan Jianye to win its most likely call at 38%. The actual Shanghai Shenhua win had been the model's second-ranked read at 36%, so the result diverged from the top call without being a shock.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 54%. The game delivered 4, so it went over — the model's lean was correct. Over 1.5 had been 77% and landed. Over 3.5 was 31% and came in. On both teams to score, the model sat at 57% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 47% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Henan Jianye 43%, Shanghai Shenhua 50%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 51%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Henan Jianye's trading profile (60 games, 30 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 52% of their matches — today it did.
Shanghai Shenhua's trading profile (60 games, 30 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 50% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 45% of the time, and conceded here.
Form vs Result
On form, Shanghai Shenhua arrived the stronger side — 2.15 PPG against 1.20. The form guide was vindicated by the result. Henan Jianye (home/away splits) shipped 3 against a 0.93 concession average — a leakier day than usual. Shanghai Shenhua (home/away splits) scored 3 against a 1.50 average — above their attacking norm.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 3 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit), form (hit). A mixed scorecard — the data caught the broad shape of the game but not every market.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.