Shandong Taishan vs Dalian Pro Prediction: Taishan Dui Are Favourites To Bag All Three Points At Home

Shandong Taishan welcomes Dalian Pro to the Jinan Olympic Sports Center in the 11th round of the Super League.

Will Shandong Taishan be able to extend their winning streak to three matches, or will they succumb to defeat despite having home advantage at their disposal?

Let's have a look at the latest Chinese Super League predictions between Shandong Taishan vs Dalian Pro, probable lineups, match facts, and up-to-date betting odds for you to consider!

Shandong Taishan

Form: WWDDD

Taishan Dui kept their end of the bargain in their recent match against Qingdao Hainiu FC, as a 45th-minute Liu Binbin strike saw them romp to a 1:0 triumph to secure all three points.

Prior to that, they managed to snap a five-match winless run where four draws and a loss were recorded as they eked out a commanding 3:0 victory against Shenzhen FC at home thanks to a brace from Crysan and an unfortunate own goal from Yang Boyu.

Choi Kang-hee's men are currently on a two-match winning streak and have not suffered a loss in their last five matches, where nine points have been accumulated, and it's without a shadow of doubt that they have maintained a consistent form.

They presently occupy 8th place with 14 points, level on points with Beijing Guoan FC (6th) and Wuhan Three Towns (7th), while they are three points adrift of a 5th place finish.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

W. Dalei; S. Long, Z. Zheng, Jadson, W. Tong; M. Fellaini, L. Lisheng; P. Chen, Moises, G. Sun; Crysan 

Dalian Pro

Form: LLLLD

The Blue Hawks played host to Tianjin Teda at the Dalian Sports Center Stadium in their recent match and were unfortunate not to have bagged all three points in that match as they succumbed to a narrow 1:0 defeat, with the goal that decided their fate coming from their own end.

Prior to that, they couldn't live up to expectations in their match against Zhejiang Professional FC at home, as they succumbed to a convincing 2:1 defeat. In that match, they conceded two first-half goals in the space of 23 minutes owing to a leaky defense. The second half saw them pull one back through Lobi Manzoki's strike in the 89th minute, and there was little to no hope left for an equalizer after that. 

Losses against Tianjin Teda, Zhejiang Professional FC, Henan FC, and Shenzhen FC have seen them on a four-match losing streak and have yet to win in their last five matches, accounting for only a measly one point, and it goes without saying they've been in poor form.

They presently occupy 15th place with 6 points in the relegation zone, level on points with Nantong Zhiyun FC in 16th place, and are three points behind 12th place. For a side that flirted with relegation in their previous season, they know that isn't an ideal place to find themselves bundled in down the line, making for a more improved performance from them moving forward.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-3-3

C. Zhang; Y. He, V. Nunez, L. Longchang, Z. Wang; B. Tsonev, L. Peng, N. Bosancic; L. Lin, C. Manzoki, S. Mamba

Match Facts

• Shandong Taishan have won three consecutive matches against Dalian Pro.
• Dalian Pro are currently on a four-match losing streak in the Super League.
• Shandong Taishan averages 2 goals per game when playing at home, and Dalian Pro averages 0.75 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 18 meetings, Shandong Taishan have won 9 times, Dalian Pro have won 7 times, and there have been 2 draws with the goal difference being 33-23 in favour of Shandong Taishan.

Expert Betting Tips

Shandong Taishan have been a shadow of their former selves this season as they have yet to live up to expectations; however, a two-match winning streak has surely spiked the benefit of the doubt that they are heading in the right direction, and there's no denying that they are in desperate need of a short in the arm if they are to be considered title contenders down the line.

Other than having home advantage in this clash, Shandong Taishan boast a superior squad at their disposal and will have to step up if they are to extend their winning streak to three matches by claiming a comfortable win against a side they've won three consecutive matches against.

• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 2.04
• CS - 2:1 for 9.30
• Half-time Result - Shandong Taishan for 1.66