With the Chinese Super League heating up, the Shenzhen Peng City vs Henan Songshan Longmen clash promises to be among the more interesting Round 5 contests. Scheduled for April 5, 2025, at Longquanyi Stadium in Chengdu, this standoff offers an interesting chance for us sports bettors to find profitable betting opportunities.
Though both sides have struggled to start their 2025 season, this game offers great possibilities for drama, tactical skill, and exciting action. I will break down the data for both Shenzhen Peng City and Henan Songshan Longmen below, examine their head-to-head results, and offer my expert analysis of the fixture.
2025 Figures for Shenzhen Peng City
Tactical Evolution and Play Style
Currently 12th in the league standings, Shenzhen Peng City has been mid-table this season. With a vibrant roster, the team mostly depends on their midfield engine to control the tempo of play and keep the ball moving. Shenzhen usually uses a 4-3-3 shape, which lets defense-to-attack flow smoothly.
Offensive finishing, though, has been a cause of worry. Shenzhen averages just a little over 1 goal scored per match, having scored five and conceded 10. Meanwhile, wingers Nan Song and Behram Abduweli have offered much-required width. Striker Edu Garcia has been their outstanding performer, responsible for two of the five goals.
Defensive Issues
Defensively, Shenzhen has been inconsistent, giving up 10 goals thus far (double their goals scored). A major flaw has been the lack of organization in their backline, especially against set pieces. Though he averages four shots on goal each game, goalkeeper Peng Peng has made some important saves and has space for growth. Shenzhen has to improve their defensive form going into this match if they want to get important points.
2025 Henan Songshan Longmen Stats
A Slow Beginning to the Campaign
Henan Songshan Longmen find themselves lower on the list, no better than 14th. Although having a technically brilliant team, they have found it difficult to be unified. Though offensive inventiveness has been weak, their hallmark 3-4-3 configuration sometimes stresses defensive strength. Scoring just four goals in their first four games, Henan has averaged a troubling 1 goal per game. Striker Scoring two times this season, Lago Maidana has been one of the influential players, although he’s a defender.
Shenzhen Peng City against Henan Songshan Longmen Head-to-Head Stats
Latest Meetings
Shenzhen Peng City and Henan Songshan Longmen have both traded blows in their latest head-to-head encounters. Out of 4 meetings, three ended in draws, while Shenzhen Peng City won 1.
| League | Date | Fixture | Score |
| Super League | 13.07.2024 | Shenzhen Peng City vs Henan FC | 0-0 |
| Super League | 05.04.2024 | Henan FC vs Shenzhen Peng City | 0-2 |
| Coupe de Chine FA | 28.10.2021 | Shenzhen Peng City vs Henan FC | 0-0 |
| Coupe de Chine FA | 23.10.2021 | Henan FC vs Shenzhen Peng City | 1-1 |
Momentum and Form
In terms of scoring potential and present form, Shenzhen enters this conflict marginally ahead. Henan’s defensive structure, though, cannot be ignored. Minimizing Shenzhen’s midfield control and capitalizing on defensive errors will be essential for their prospects. Historical patterns indicate fiercely fought matches, and this one seems to be no exception.
My Bet
Looking at the recent performances, both teams lost their last two games and lacked confidence. Furthermore, looking at the H2H stats, you’ll notice that the draw market is very common each time they meet, especially the half-time draw market. Hence, my pick here is a full-time draw @3.17, but you can also bet on a half-time draw. Please make sure to sign up on Game2Bet to get high odds on your wagers.
