Shanghai Shenhua vs Zenit prediction & analysis
Zenit to win
Strong pick · fair odds 1.45 · bookmaker 1.32 · Lost ✗
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Win chances
Most likely scores
From our goals model: Shanghai Shenhua 1.0 – 2.4 Zenit expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our analysis
Zenit travel as clear favourites – 69% to win, against 13% for Shanghai Shenhua.
Shanghai Shenhua have taken 9 points from their last 6 matches (3W 0D 3L), scoring 2.0 and conceding 2.2 per game. Zenit have 12 points from their last 6 (4W 0D 2L), averaging 1.7 scored and 1.2 conceded.
We expect around 3.3 goals (1.0 for Shanghai Shenhua, 2.4 for Zenit). That points to an open game – over 2.5 goals is 68% likely and both teams score 63% of the time on this projection. Recent matches involving both teams have mostly gone over 2.5. Most likely scores: 0–2 (10%), 1–2 (10%), 0–1 (9%).
Our pick is Zenit to win at a 69% chance – the bookmaker price of 1.32 is close to our fair price of 1.45.
Every market, with fair odds
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Half-time result | Zenit ahead at half-time ✗ | 51% | 1.97 | – |
| Half-time / full-time | HT Zenit / FT Zenit ✗ | 46% | 2.18 | – |
| Correct score | Correct score 0–2 ✗ | 10% | 9.87 | – |
Form
Shanghai Shenhua – last 6
| 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 |
Zenit – last 6
| 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 |
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Shanghai Shenhua and Zenit.
Frequently asked questions
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.
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).
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.