Henan FC vs Shandong Taishan Prediction: Intense Battle; Both Sides Hungry For Victory!

Henan FC will welcome Shandong Taishan to the Zhengzhou Hanghai Stadium in the 20th round of the Chinese Super League. 

Let's have a look at the latest Chinese Super League predictions between Henan FC vs. Shandong Taishan, match facts, and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Henan FC

Form: WDLWW

Henan FC were involved in a demanding bout against Zhejiang Professional FC at home in their most recent match. The Red Devils came from behind to secure a hard-fought 2-1 victory, bagging all three points. In light of this result, they extended their unbeaten run in the league to two matches, not to mention that they have lost just once in their last seven matches (W4, D2).

Prior to that, they booked their place in the quarterfinals of the Chinese FA Cup by defeating second-tier Guangxi Pingguo Haliao FC 1-0 at home in the fifty round. The last time the Red Devils reached the quarterfinals of this tournament was in 2017 were they suffered elimination at the hands of Guangzhou Evergrande.

With 24 points accumulated from 20 matches, Henan FC occupy 8th place in the Chinese Super League standings. They are level on points with seventh-placed Tianjin Teda and are four points adrift of sixth-placed Zhejiang Professional FC. 

Shandong Taishan

Form: WDLLD

After going five matches without a win in the league (D3, L2), Shandong Taishan finally returned to the winning column, defeating Nantong Zhiyun FC 2-0 on the road over the weekend.

Prior to that, they swept aside Qingdao Hainiu FC in a 4-0 triumph away from home in the fifth round of the Chinese FA Cup. Taishan Dui has a rich vein of history in this tournament and is the most successful club, having won eight titles. However, they lost their title to Shanghai Shenhua in the previous season, ending their three-year dominance. 

With 34 points accumulated from 20 matches, Shandong Taishan occupy 5th place in the Chinese Super League standings. They are six points ahead of sixth-placed Zhejiang Professional FC and three points adrift of fourth-placed Beijing Guoan FC. 

Match Facts

• Henan FC have conceded a goal in six of their last seven home matches in the Super League.
• Shandong Taishan is currently on a two-match winning streak across all competitions.
• Henan FC averages 1.18 goals per game when playing at home and Shandong Taishan averages 1.09 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 33 meetings, Henan FC have won 7 times, Shandong Taishan have won 17 times, and there have been 9 draws, with the goal difference being 59-40 in favor of Shandong Taishan. 

Expert Betting Tips

Henan FC enters this match looking to extend their winning run in the league to two matches. However, the Red Devils are in for a demanding bout as they take on a side they've defeated just once in their last 11 encounters (L8, D2).

Shandong Taishan is pushing for a top-three finish; however, their recent performance hasn't been something to write home about. Taishan Dui have won just one of their last six matches (D3, L2), hindering their progress in the standings.

Considering that the total has surpassed 2.5 goals in four of the last six encounters between the two sides, we anticipate the same trend to continue here as picking up a winner in the full-time market could go sideways.

• Goals - Over 2.5 for 1.70
• Handicap 2 (0) for 1.71
• Highest Scoring Half - 2nd Half for 2.01