Shanghai Shenhua vs Zenit: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Sunday 27 September the Friendlies Clubs brings Shanghai Shenhua against Zenit. Kick-off: 13:00 WAT.
Current form
Shanghai Shenhua, last 5: WWLLW Their latest outing: 2–1 win over Tampines Rovers, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 3. Scoring is no problem – 2.0 a game lately.
Zenit, last 5: WWLWW Their latest outing: 3–2 win over Baltika, away. Away from home the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 1.2 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Zenit, collecting 2.0 points per game to 1.5 for Shanghai Shenhua.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Shanghai Shenhua 0.9 xG, Zenit 2.4 xG – a total near 3.3. That is an open game on paper: 68% for three or more goals, 63% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Shanghai Shenhua 13%, draw 18%, Zenit 69%.
GG/NG: GG (63%) at 1.51.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Zenit to win (69%, odds 1.32). Most likely score in line with that pick: Shanghai Shenhua 0–2 Zenit. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Shanghai Shenhua13%fair 7.53 · @7.50
Draw18%fair 5.69 · @5.45
Zenit69%fair 1.45 · @1.32
3.33Expected goals
0.95Shanghai Shenhua xG
2.38Zenit xG
63%Both score
68%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
0–210%
1–210%
0–19%
1–18%
0–38%
1–38%
From our goals model: Shanghai Shenhua 0.9 – 2.4 Zenit expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Zenit to win✗
69%
1.45
1.32
Double chance
Zenit or draw✓
87%
1.15
1.06
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
63%
1.59
1.51
Draw no bet
Zenit (draw no bet)
84%
1.19
–
Asian handicap
Zenit -1 (Asian handicap)✗
60%
1.66
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
86%
1.16
1.04
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
68%
1.48
1.28
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
53%
1.88
1.92
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
71%
1.40
1.35
First team to score
Zenit to score first✗
69%
1.45
–
Half-time result
Zenit ahead at half-time✗
51%
1.96
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Zenit / FT Zenit✗
46%
2.17
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
10%
10.38
–
Recent results
Shanghai Shenhua – last 6
WWLLWL
17 Sep
vs Tampines Rovers
2–1
W
6 Sep
@ Chongqing Tongliang Long
3–1
W
1 Sep
@ Dalian Zhixing
0–1
L
28 Aug
vs Shandong Luneng
2–3
L
22 Aug
@ Chengdu Better City
5–4
W
18 Aug
vs Beijing Guoan
0–3
L
2.0Scored / game
2.2Conceded / game
67%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Zenit – last 6
WWLWWL
16 Sep
@ Baltika
3–2
W
12 Sep
vs Lokomotiv
2–1
W
5 Sep
vs CSKA Moscow
1–2
L
2 Sep
vs Dinamo Makhachkala
3–0
W
29 Aug
@ Fakel
1–0
W
23 Aug
@ Spartak Moscow
0–2
L
1.7Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
50%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Shanghai Shenhua and Zenit.
What is the prediction for Shanghai Shenhua vs Zenit?
Our pick is Zenit to win with a 69% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.32.
Who will win Shanghai Shenhua vs Zenit?
On our numbers Shanghai Shenhua have a 13% chance of winning, the draw 18% and Zenit 69%.
How many goals will there be in Shanghai Shenhua vs Zenit?
We expect about 3.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 68% likely and both teams score 63% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Shanghai Shenhua vs Zenit?
Our predicted score is Shanghai Shenhua 0–2 Zenit, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.3 goals in total.
When is Shanghai Shenhua vs Zenit?
Shanghai Shenhua vs Zenit (Friendlies Clubs) kicks off on Sunday 27 September 2026 at 13:00 (West Africa Time).
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
