Shanghai Shenhua host Chongqing Tonglianglong FC at Shanghai Stadium, Shanghai on Saturday, May 9 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.

Shanghai Shenhua come into this fixture in good form (3W 2D 0L recently). Chongqing Tonglianglong FC, meanwhile, arrive in red-hot form (4W from last 5) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Shanghai Shenhua and Chongqing Tonglianglong FC have split their 1 meetings almost evenly (1W–0D–0W). Their last encounter ended in Chongqing Tonglianglong FC won 0–2.

Verdict: Little separates these two on form or history. Home advantage could be the deciding factor — a narrow Shanghai Shenhua win or a draw looks most likely.