Shenzhen FC vs Qingdao Hainiu FC Prediction: The Visitors Could Turn Out To Be A Surprise Package In The First Round

The long-awaited Chinese Super League has begun, and the Shenzhen Universiade Sports Centre will host the opening round match between Shenzhen FC vs Qingdao Hainiu FC.

Let's have a look at the latest Chinese Super League predictions between Shenzhen FC vs Qingdao Hainiu FC, match facts and up to date betting odds for you to consider!

Shenzhen FC had a terrible season the previous year and was almost relegated, which was a panic scare for the Guangdong team that had spent three years in the CSL. Sitting around and accepting whatever fate was coming their way wasn't the board of directors' style, so they decided to take new actions within their club to avoid a disastrous situation.

The implementation of new measures necessitated parting ways with manager Lee Jang-soo in early September. Lee Jang-soo's name in the CSL precedes him; in addition to leading Guangzhou Evergrande to their first-ever CSL League championship in 2011, he has also served as manager of Beijing Gaon, Changchun Yatai, and Chengdu Rongcheng.

The decision to part ways with him was made shortly after he suffered a devastating 5:1 road defeat to Dalian Pro, which unfortunately was the end of the road for him. Following his departure, Zhang Xiaorui was appointed as caretaker manager for the time being, under the guidance of veteran Shen Xiangfu. 

And with this, they were able to keep the Youth Army out of the relegation zone while also showing signs of a fighting spirit as they believed in Zhang Xiaorui and Shen Xiangfu process, finishing the season in 14th place with 30 points, though it wasn't the best way to end the season as they had a five-match losing streak.

The Sea Bulls played brilliantly in their previous season in China League One, earning them promotion to the CSL for the first time in four years. They finished second in the standings with 76 points, 13 points behind first place.

Gaining promotion to China League One in 2021/22 after a 6-year absence, and the stakes for them to fall short were undeniably high, but to everyone's surprise, they outperformed expectations to gain immediate promotion to the top tier, and it's a question whether they'll be able to hold down the fort in a highly competitive league and avoid the embarrassment of being relegated in just their first season.

Despite being knocked out of the CFA Cup competition in the second round by the formidable Shandong Taishan, losing 2:0, which was a disappointing outcome to say the least, it goes without saying that they are no strangers in this competition, having been crowned champions 11 years ago against Liaoning Bird in the final to claim their first CFA Cup.

• Shenzhen FC has lost four consecutive home games.
• Qingdao Hainiu FC has not lost in their last 13 away games.
• Shenzhen FC averages 0.76 goals per game at home, while Qingdao Hainiu FC averages 2.39 goals per game away.

Shenzhen FC has won four of the last thirteen meetings, Qingdao Hainiu FC has won five, and there have been four ties.

Shenzhen FC will aim for a more productive season than the previous one, in which they will eye to fulfill expectations and secure all three points against a newly promoted side and leave a positive impression.

Qingdao Hainiu FC, on the other hand, are not to be overlooked since they were excellent in the China League, finishing the season without defeat in five games, and may be regarded as a surprise package in this match.

We expect freshly promoted Qingdao Hainiu FC not to lose here because we believe they are unquestionably the superior side when comparing their prior league achievements, as such a full-time win for the visitors should be enough to surface here.

• W2 for 1.65
• Goals - Over 2.5 for 1.70
• Total (1st Half) - Over 1 for 1.77