Shandong Taishan vs Beijing Guoan FC Prediction: Taishan Dui Won't Lose To The Imperial Guards Especially At Home

Shandong Taishan will welcome Beijing Guoan FC to the Jinan Olympic Sports Center in the second round of the Chinese Super League.

Following a defeat to Yokohama F. Marinos in the AFC Champions League, Shandong Taishan will be out to reignite their confidence in the league, where they've gotten off to a positive start. Entering this match, Shandong Taishan have maintained a nine-match unbeaten run against their opponents in this fixture and will seek to extend that run to ten matches.

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time! 

Shandong Taishan

In their most recent match, Taishan Dui succumbed to a 2-1 home defeat against Japan's Yokohama Marinos in the first leg of the AFC Champions League quarter-finals. This comes after they kicked off their China Super League season off to a positive start as they delivered an A+ performance at home to eke out a commanding 4-2 win over Changchun Yatai FC. 

First-half goals from Crysan, Matheus Pato, and Jadson saw them secure an insurmountable three-goal advantage going into halftime. Valeri Qazaishvili's goal sixteen minutes into the second half was the cherry on top for a commanding triumph in front of their fans.

With three points accumulated thus far, Shandong Taishan currently leads the table in the China Super League standings, with five teams below them.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-3-1-2

D. Wang; Z. Gao, K. Shi, Z. Zheng, Y. Liu; X. Peng, Jadson, Y. Li; V. Kazaishvili; Fernandinho, M. Pato

Beijing Guoan FC

The Imperial Guards, on the other hand, got off to a positive start as they clinched a comfortable 2-0 win over the Cangzhou Mighty Lions FC away from home to make it four wins in a row against the Cangzhou-based side.

In that match, Yuning Zhang provided his team with a vital lead within the first fourteen minutes of the opening half, a lead which they held onto until Liyu Yang extended it in the dying embers of the game, which was the final nail in the coffin, granting them their initial three points of the season. 

With 3 points accumulated thus far, Beijing Guoan FC sits in fifth place in the China Super League standings, level on points with their opponents in this impending encounter and three points ahead of the relegation zone. 

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 3-4-3

S. Hou; Y. Bai, M. Traoré, M. Ngadeu-Ngadjui; L. Li, Guga, Z. Chi, G. Wang; Y. Zhang, F. Abreu, L. Liangming

Match Facts

• Shandong Taishan have won two of their last five matches across all competitions.
• Beijing Guoan FC are currently on a two-match winning streak in the Super League.
• Shandong Taishan averages 2.6 goals per game when playing at home, and Beijing Guoan FC averages 2 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 36 meetings, Shandong Taishan has won 12 times, Beijing Guoan FC has won 7 times, and there have been 17 draws, with the goal difference being 58-44 in favor of Shandong Taishan. 

Expert Betting Tips

Shandong Taishan showcased an impressive performance in their opening match against Changchun Yatai at home, and all that's left to do is replicate the same performance. They go up against a side they have dominated in past meetings; however, it has to be said that they won't have it easy in their bid for a second consecutive home win in the league. 

In spite of this, we still expect them to claim maximum points here by supporting them in the full-time market, considering they have won three consecutive home matches against the Imperial Guards while going unbeaten in nine matches.

• Full-time Result - Shandong Taishan for 1.80
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.71
• Total - Over 2.5 for 1.77