Qingdao Hainiu FC vs Shenzhen FC Prediction: The Youth Army To Score - A Longshot But Worth It At The End!

In the 16th round of the Super League, Qingdao Hainiu FC will host Shenzhen FC at Qingdao Youth Football Stadium.

Will the Sea Bulls be able to finally put their eight-match winless run in the league to bed by claiming a comfortable win in front of their fans, or will they suffer yet another unfavorable outcome that'll see their winless run extended?

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time! 

Qingdao Hainiu FC

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The going has been tough for the Sea Bulls this season, as their introduction in the top tier will be short-lived as relegation looms large, though it's still early to be throwing around assumptions. Their recent match against Cangzhou Mighty Lions FC saw them held to a 1:1 draw.

While it would seem to have been a favorable outcome for Antonio Gomez's men to salvage a point, this has extended their winless run in the league to eight matches, where five losses and three draws have been recorded, accumulating three measly points.

There have only been two wins recorded in their 15 matches this season, and those wins have come from home, where they've punched their ticket below expectations, picking up three losses and two draws in the process to accumulate eight points, but it goes without saying that they have also fared better when putting into comparison their mediocre performance on the road.

Team News

With no injury concerns to report on owing to a completely healthy group, Antonio Gomez is likely to opt for consistency and name an unchanged lineup coming into this game.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 5-4-1

P. Mu; G.M. Wang, J. Liu, Y. Sha, J. Liu, D. Xu; S. Tabekou, W. Long, E. Sarić, W. Song; F. Brown Forbes

Shenzhen FC

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Shenzhen FC found themselves facing the full wrath of Beijing Guoan FC in their recent outing as they were thrashed 5:0 to drop three points, a result that was deserving at the end, having managed just one attempt at goal for the whole 90 minutes.

That defeat further prolonged their losing streak in the league to five matches, with their porous defense conceding a whopping 18 goals, which comes as no surprise for a side that is ranked number one for the worst defense this season.

Away from home, they have yet to win any of their last six matches, where a meager one point was collected, and it's also worth noting that they are currently on a four-match losing streak, a mediocre performance at its best.

Team News

Shenzhen FC manager Chen Tao won't be able to call upon the services of Ning Li, who was shown a straight red card in a 5:0 thumping at the hands of Beijing Guoan FC.

While Frank Acheampong remains doubtful going into this game, Du Yuezheng and Chen Xiangyu will once again be expected to oversee the attack in this one.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-4-2

M.Z. Wei; G. Chen, Z. Tian, Y. Zhang, H. Xu; R.F. Huang, H. Mi, J. Hu, X. Zhou; X. Chen, Y. Du

Match Facts

• Qingdao Hainiu FC are on an eight-match winless run in the Super League.
• Shenzhen FC have lost four consecutive away matches in the Super League.
• Qingdao Hainiu FC averages 1.14 goals per game when playing at home, and Shenzhen FC averages 0.67 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

The last meeting between these two sides was in the first round of the current CSL season, where Shenzhen FC managed to bag three points after a 2:1 victory at the Shenzhen Universiade Sports Centre thanks to goals from Yuan Mincheng and Shahsat Hujahmat.

In the last 14 meetings, Qingdao Hainiu FC have won five times, Shenzhen FC have won five times, and there have been four draws, with the goal difference being 23-21 in favor of Qingdao Hainiu FC.

Expert Betting Tips

Qingdao Hainiu FC have been presented with the perfect opportunity to redeem themselves by claiming a convincing win at home, where they have gone four matches without a win, picking up two losses and two draws, whereas elsewhere in the league they have gone eight matches without a win.

Shenzhen FC have been in dire straits with their travels on the road this season, as they have shown close to nothing with their performances, and nothing much can be expected from them here other than a convincing defeat.

Both sides have not been convincing when it comes to their creativity in the final third, especially Shenzhen FC, who average just 0.67 goals per game when playing away. However, given that this is a side that won the reverse fixture 2:1, we will lean on the contradicting side to say they'll be worth a pick as a longshot to at least put one past their opponents here.

• Total 2 - Over 0.5 for 1.90
• Goals - Over 2.5 for 1.74
• Corners - Under 10 for 1.61