Tianjin Teda vs Shandong Taishan Prediction: Giving Taishan Dui The Benefit Of Doubt

Shandong Taishan make the trip to Tianjin Olympic Center Stadium to lock horns with Tianjin Teda in the 8th round of the Super League.

Will Shandong Taishan be able to get their first win away from home, or will their winless run on the road be extended to six matches?

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

Tianjin Teda

Form: WDDDW

The Tigers couldn't let the bookmakers efforts to gift them the title of favorites in their recent match against struggling side Henan FC be in vain, and despite their encounter being a close one as their opponent didn't budge, a Wang Qiuming strike in the 68th minute proved to be the difference as they eked out a 1:0 victory.

Prior to that, they didn't let the sending off of Ming Tian in the 63rd minute decide their fate against favorite Beijing Guoan FC on the road, as they showed much-needed grit to settle for a share of the spoils in a 1:1 draw.

Yu Genwei's men have typified consistency in their last seven matches, where they have yet to suffer defeat, recording four draws and three wins. One aspect that has shined out during those matches is their solid defense, which has only allowed four goals, which has seen them ranked second best in the Super League.

In the standings, they presently occupy 4th place with 13 points, level on points with Chengdu Rongcheng FC in 3rd place, while they are two points ahead of Changchun Yatai FC in 5th place. Securing all three points here could see them settle for an AFC Champions League qualifier spot.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

J. Xu; S. Yuanjie, Y. Yang, H. Pengfei, T. Yinong; T. Piao, C. Feiya; Y. Shi, W. Qiuming, F. Rosa; R. Beric

Shandong Taishan

Form: DDLDW

Shandong Taishan displayed another poor display of performance in their recent match against Cangzhou Mighty Lions FC on the road, which left their fans and Hao Wei disappointed to the core as they rescued a point in a 1:1 draw mainly owing to their lack of efficiency in front of goal.

Prior to that, they managed to avert an unfavorable outcome in their match against Chengdu Rongcheng FC on the road as they salvaged a point in a 2:2 draw thanks to Marouane Fellaini's brace.

Taishan Dui have been in inconsistent form in their last five matches, as they have only recorded one win, which came from 10-man Zhejiang Professional FC at home (2:1), and have since gone winless in four matches, recording three draws and a loss to accumulate six points in the process. A more improved showing will be needed from them moving forward.

In the standings, they presently occupy 11th place with 7 points, level on points with Cangzhou Mighty Lions FC (9th), Shenzhen FC (10th), and Qingdao Hainiu FC (12th), making them three points adrift from 6th place while their bid for an 8th place finish is hampered by a one point deficit.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-3-3

W. Dalei; J. Xiang, Jadson, Z. Zheng, S. Long; D. Liuyu, L. Yuanyie, Moises; L. Yang, M. Fellaini, Crysan

Match Facts

• Tianjin Teda are unbeaten in four home matches in the Super League.
• Shandong Taishan have not won any of their last five away matches in the Super League.
• Tianjin Teda averages 1 goal per game when playing at home, and Shandong Taishan averages 0.8 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 27 meetings, Tianjin Teda have won 7 times, Shandong Taishan have won 15 times, and there have been 5 draws, with the goal difference being 48-29 in favor of Shandong Taishan.

Expert Betting Tips

Shandong Taishan have struggled to gather any momentum this season as they have yet to live up to expectations with their floundering performance that has seen them without a win in their last four matches, and it's without a doubt that they'll have a tough time trying to record a resounding result here.

Tianjin Teda can bank on their solid defense to shut out Shandong Taishan from scoring, and their win here won't come as a complete shock given that their opponent has shown close to nothing with their erratic away form this season.

Though Shandong Taishan have not been at their best, they still boast the upper hand in this fixture, and putting aside their erratic away form this season, backing them in the double chance market combined with the total under 3.5 should be enough to surface.

• X2 & TU 3.5 for 1.72
• Corners - Under 9 for 2.10
• First Team Goal - 2 for 1.68