Shandong Luneng Taishan FC
- Shandong Luneng Taishan FC and Chongqing Tongliang Long have made contrasting starts to the Chinese Super League 2026 campaign with the hosts sitting 5th with 14 points from 11 games while the visitors are 2nd with 20 from the same number of fixtures.
- Shandong have won 3, drawn 1, and lost just 1 of their last 5 CSL games and come into this Saturday’s clash in excellent form.
- An emphatic 4-1 home win over Shanghai Shenhua was followed by a 2-1 victory at Shenzhen Peng City.
- Shandong Luneng Taishan FC are unbeaten in 2 home Chinese Super League (CSL) games (W1, D1).
Chongqing Tongliang Long
- Chongqing Tongliang Long are compact and tough to break down with their 5-3-2 or 5-4-1 system designed to be solid and then explosive on the counter-attack.
- The promoted side have drawn their last two games, one of which was a 2-2 away thriller at Shanghai Shenhua, and their away record reads one win, one draw, and one defeat from their last three league trips.
- Chongqing Tongliang Long have won 2, drawn 2, and lost 1 of their 5 CSL away games in 2026.
- Chongqing’s 1.00 goals per away game scored and 0.80 goals per game conceded averages tell us that Liu has his side playing in a disciplined fashion and they are rarely looking to take the initiative on their travels.
Key Players
- Cryzan is the main threat for Shandong in front of goal with nine in nine for the CSL 2026 season and we like him to score again here as he has scored six in their recent five-game run.
- nine in nine for the CSL 2026 season
- six in their recent five-game run
- Chunxin Chen is the top scorer for Chongqing with three in 10 and can get on the scoresheet as well.
- three in 10
Betting Insights
- We're not touching the home win at 1.58.
- Both teams to score - Yes at 1.76, and the Over 2.5 goals at 1.74.
Prediction
- Shandong should win the game but the presence of a compact and organised Chongqing could lead to a lively affair.
- Shandong will probe and probe with their possession, Chongqing will sit deep and counter with direct passes and set-pieces.
- The space and tension of a big game could lead to chances for both clubs.
