Shandong Taishan vs Shenzhen FC Prediction: Taishan Dui Have No Room For A Setback This Time Around

Shandong Taishan play host to Shenzhen FC at the Jinan Olympic Sports Center in the 9th round of the Super League.

Will Shandong Taishan be able to get back to winning ways, or will they settle for yet another unfavorable outcome?

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

Shandong Taishan

Form: DDDLD

Shandong Taishan were unfortunate not to have walked away with all three points in the bag in their recent outing against Tianjin Teda, as they settled for a share of the spoils in a 3:3 draw, which also extended their winless run away from home to five matches.

Prior to that, they had a mediocre performance in their match against underdogs Cangzhou Mighty Lions FC on the road, as they rescued a point in a 1:1 draw, mainly owing to their lack of efficiency in front of goal, which saw them with only one shot on target from sixteen attempts at goal.

At home, they have played only two matches since the start of the season where a win and a draw have been recorded, and they will be seeking to extend that unbeaten run to three matches by claiming a convincing win in front of their fans.

In the standings, they presently occupy 11th place with 8 points, level on points with Shenzhen FC (7th), Qingdao Hainiu FC (8th), and Meizhou Hakka FC (9th), and their bid for a 6th place finish is hampered by a three-point deficit.

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 

Shenzhen FC

Form: DWLLD

Shenzhen FC made the trip to Rugao Olympic Sports Center Stadium to lock horns with Nantong Zhiyun FC, and though they were considered underdogs in that match, they still managed to walk away with a point in a 1:1 draw thanks to goalie Wei Minzhe's array of incredible skills that saw him make nine crucial saves to ensure that his side left with a point.

Prior to that, in their match against Dalian Pro at home, they saw fortune favor them as they defied the odds to claim a narrow 2:1 victory thanks to Frank Acheampong's second goal in second-half stoppage time.

The Youth Army have not won any of their last two away matches, picking up a point from a draw and a loss, making their chances of walking away with a resounding result in this clash unlikely given the opponent they get to go up against.

In the standings, they presently occupy 8th place with 8 points and have maintained a one-point lead over Henan FC (12th) and Cangzhou Mighty Lions FC (13th), while their bid for 6th place is hampered by a three-point deficit.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-3-3

M. Wei; R. Huang, Y. Mincheng, Y. Boyu, J. Zhipeng; P. Shuai, X. Yue, H. Xu; F. Acheampong, Y. Du, S. Hujahmat

Match Facts

• Shenzhen FC have failed to win any of their last seven away matches against Shandong Taishan.
• Shandong Taishan have recorded three consecutive draws in the Super League.
• Shandong Taishan averages 1.5 goals per game when playing at home, and Shenzhen FC averages 1.5 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 15 meetings, Shandong Taishan have won 11 times, Shenzhen FC have won 0 times, and there have been 4 draws, with the goal difference being 41-11 in favor of Shandong Taishan.

Expert Betting Tips

Shandong Taishan boast an impressive squad at their disposal, but that has not been enough to see them shake off their staggering performance that has witnessed them go on a five-match winless run, picking up four draws and a loss, which goes to show they have yet to live up to expectations.

There's no denying that Shandong Taishan have been the superior side in this fixture, making their triumph a forgone conclusion as they have won six consecutive home matches against Shenzhen FC while scoring a staggering 22 goals.

As such, we anticipate the total to go over 2.5 goals, which should be enough to surface given that six of their last seven meetings have seen the total go over.

• Goals - Over 2.5 for 1.65
• Handicap 1 (-1.5) for 1.60
• Anytime Goalscorer - Crysan for 1.86