Shandong Taishan vs Changchun Yatai FC Prediction: Expecting A Thrilling Encounter When Both This Sides Lock Horns

Shandong Taishan will look to maintain their fine form in the Super League that has seen them avoid defeat in their last seven matches by claiming a comfortable win as they welcome Changchun Yatai FC to the Jinan Olympic Sports Center in the 13th round.

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Shandong Taishan

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Shandong Taishan asserted their dominance against Dongguan Guanlian FC ten-fold in the third round of the Chinese FA Cup as they trounced Hongwei Wang's men 6:1 to book their ticket to the next round of the competition, where they are paired up against Meizhou Hakka.

In the Super League, Taishan Dui last played Wuhan Three Towns at the Wuhan Sports Center Stadium, and their cries for exacting revenge for their 2:0 loss in the China FA Super Cup two months ago fell on deaf ears as all they could manage to get out of that match was a point apiece in a 1:1 draw.

With that draw, their three-match winning streak was unfortunately put to a halt, but that shouldn't dampen their confident mood, as they can take solace in the fact that they have yet to suffer a loss in their last seven matches, where three wins and as many draws have been recorded.

In the standings, they presently occupy sixth place with 18 points, level on points with Beijing Guoan FC in seventh-place. Securing all three points here could see them climb above their opponents in this clash to what could be a possible fourth-place finish.

Team News

Son Jun-Ho is the only name on the injury list for Shandong Taishan coming into this game.

Changchun Yatai FC

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Changchun Yatai FC made the trip to Nanjing Youth Olympic Sports Park to lock horns with Nanjing City FC in the third round of the Chinese FA Cup, and despite a shaky defense that almost became their undoing, they were still able to rise to the occasion to record a 4:3 triumph.

Their 4:1 triumph against Shenzhen FC at home in the Super League couldn't have come at a better time, as they were already low on confidence following back-to-back defeats against Shanghai Port FC (0:3) and Beijing Guoan FC (4:3).

Chen Yang's men have been confronted with consistent form in their last five matches, picking up three wins and two losses to accumulate nine points. However,  behind that success lies an issue that could threaten their prospects of having a productive season if not improved, which is their shaky defense, which has seen them keep only one clean sheet during that time while conceding nine goals in return.

In the standings, they presently occupy fifth place with 20 points, level on points with Tianjin Teda in fourth-place and are only four points adrift from making their way into the top three.

Team News

Changchun Yatai FC manager Chen Yang will have to contend without influential forward Leo Souza, who remains doubtful coming into this game.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-4-2

W. Yake; A. Abdugheni, Y. Teng, J. Okore, Q. Cui; S. Abdusalam, P. Zulj, Y. Zhang, J. Wang; T. Long, Serginho 

Match Facts

• Changchun Yatai FC are winless in 13 matches when playing against Shandong Taishan.
• Shandong Taishan have yet to suffer defeat in their last seven matches in the Super League.
• Shandong Taishan averages 2 goals per game when playing at home, while Changchun Yatai FC averages 2 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

The last match between these two sides was a CSL match, which concluded in a 2:1 away win for Shandong Taishan, with Crysan and Chen Pu both hitting the target.

In the last 25 meetings, Shandong Taishan have won 16 times, Changchun Yatai FC have won 3 times, and there have been 6 draws, with the goal difference being 43-21 in favor of Shandong Taishan.

Expert Betting Tips

Shandong Taishan have started to show some life in promising form, and despite their chances of making it four wins in a row being thwarted by a draw against Wuhan Three Towns, getting back to winning ways will be their agenda of the day as they seek to secure all three points here that could see them move up the standings, and given that they have won seven of their last eight meetings against the visitors, there's no doubting their victory here.

Changchun Yatai FC have struggled profusely in this fixture as they have gone winless in 13 matches, with their last win being a 1:0 triumph at home back in 2014. Just when they've gotten back to winning ways after a two-match losing streak in the Super League, they'll be in for a difficult test as they seek to avoid defeat in this clash.

While Shandong Taishan are clear favorites to secure all three points here, there's no ruling out the visitors, who in recent weeks have been in top form with their goal-scoring form, netting twelve goals in their last five matches in the Super League, which makes them likely to breach the hosts defense here.

• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.72
• Corners - Over 9 for 2.10
• Total - Over 3 for 1.85