Shenzhen FC vs Tianjin Teda Prediction: Expecting Both Sides To Get On The Scoreboard

Shenzhen FC welcomes Tianjin Teda to the Shenzhen Universiade Sports Centre for the third round of the Super League, hoping to return to winning ways after a road defeat to Shanghai Port FC.

Will Tianjin Teda be able to extend their winning streak to two games, or will they be derailed by a less desirable result on the road?

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

Shenzhen FC

Though the Youth Army were considered overwhelming underdogs in their latest match against Shanghai Port FC, which they lost 3:2 on the road, it goes without saying that they showed a fighting spirit as they came close to rescuing a point.

They were down by one goal in the first half of that game, and they continued to trail in the second half as they conceded another goal in the 56th minute despite their opponent being reduced to ten men three minutes prior to the goal.

However, their luck would gradually turn around as they pulled one back in the 62nd minute, and after Frank Acheampong restored parity in the 84th minute, it seemed almost certain that a share of the spoils would be witnessed until their opponent restored their lead with a late goal of their own in the 87th minute.

Prior to that, they played at home against newly promoted Qingdao Hainiu FC. Despite the fact that they weren't as offensively threatening as their opponent, they still managed to win easily, 2:1, and earn their first three points of the season.

With three points already earned, they are currently in 7th place, level on points with Dalian Pro in 6th and three points away from a 4th-place finish.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-4-2

D. Chunyu; R. Huang, M. Haolun, P. Shuai, H. Xu; F. Acheampong, S. Hujahmat, Y. Boyu, Z. Yuan; L. Ning, H. Shahsat

Tianjin Teda

The Tigers welcomed Zhejiang Professional FC to the Tianjin Olympic Center Stadium for their second round of the Super League, and this time around they got the job done by winning 2:1 to bag their first three points of the season.

In that game, they were trailing by a goal in the 14th minute, and it wasn't until the 26th minute that Robert Berić equalized, and three minutes later he struck his second to give his side the lead before the half. The second half saw them at a numerical disadvantage as Yang Fan was sent off in the 56th minute, but they still managed to cope under pressure to maintain their lead by putting on a solid performance to the end.

Prior to that, they welcomed Cangzhou Mighty Lions to the Tianjin Olympic Center Stadium and completely underestimated their opponent based on their poor run of form the previous season, and little did they know they would be kept at arm's length by them as they settled for a 1:1 draw owing to their unconvincing performance in front of goal.

They are now in 5th place with 4 points, level on points with Chengdu Rongcheng FC in 4th and one point clear of Dalian Pro (6th) and Shenzhen FC (7th), although their bid for first place is hampered by a 2 point disadvantage.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

J. Xu; M. Tian, D. Andujar Jimenez, Y. Fan, S. Yuanjie; F. Merida, T. Yinong; F. Rosa, W. Qiuming, B. Dun; R. Beric

Match Facts

• Tianjin Teda has not lost any of their last five meetings with Shenzhen FC.
• Shenzhen FC has only won one of their last five meetings with Tianjin Teda.
• Shenzhen FC averages 0.5 goals per game at home, while Tianjin Teda averages 0.8 goals per game away.

Head-To-Head

Shenzhen FC has won once in the last 13 matches, Tianjin Teda has won nine times, and there have been three ties, with Tianjin Teda winning by a goal difference of 22-9.

Expert Betting Tips

Shenzhen FC have shown signs of promise that this season will be nothing but productive for them after a dismal previous season, and while they suffered a loss that was inevitable against a formidable side in their recent match, they will be hoping that this time around at home they'll record a positive result.

Tianjin Teda are bursting with confidence after their home triumph over Zhejiang Professional FC and will be eager to record their second consecutive victory, but caution will be required as their opponent may surprise them when they least expect it.

Taking into account their last five meetings, 'both teams to score - yes' has been a winning wager in five of those matches, and with Shenzhen FC scoring two goals against Shanghai Port FC in their most recent match, they should have no trouble scoring here despite being named underdogs.

• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.78
• W2 for 1.80
• Goals - Over 2.5 for 1.90