Chengdu Rongcheng host Shanghai Shenhua at Phoenix Mountain Professional Football Stadium, Chengdu on Saturday, Aug 22 at 1:35 PM in a top-four clash that could have significant title implications. Both sides are separated by just 2 points in the Super League, making this one of the more consequential fixtures of the season.

Chengdu Rongcheng come into this fixture in red-hot form (4W from last 5). Shanghai Shenhua travel in good form (3W 2D 0L recently), which may hand the initiative to the hosts.

History strongly favours Chengdu Rongcheng here — they've won 4 of 8 previous meetings against Shanghai Shenhua, with 3 draws. Their last encounter ended in a 1–1 draw.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Chengdu Rongcheng a slight edge, but Shanghai Shenhua are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.