Shandong Taishan
- Shandong Taishan have won three of their last five matches and come into this on a two-game winning streak.
- Shandong Luneng Taishan FC are currently fifth in the Chinese Super League 2026 with 30 points from 22 games.
- Shandong have won six, drawn three and lost two of their home games in the Chinese Super League 2026.
- Maozhen Su took over on 27 February 2026 and has kept the team flexible with 4-2-3-1 and 4-3-3 setups.
Qingdao Hainiu
- Qingdao Hainiu sit 16th with 14 points from 22 matches.
- Milan Ristic has been in charge since 1st January 2026.
- Qingdao have suffered recent defeats to Tianjin Jinmen Tigers, Qingdao West Coast FC and Shanghai Shenhua.
Head-to-Head
- Qingdao stunned Shandong 4-1 in the reverse Chinese Super League 2026 game three months ago.
- Shandong have won neither of their last two home games against Qingdao in the Chinese Super League 2026.
Key Players
- Cryzan has been the danger man for the hosts with 12 goals in 16 games in the Chinese Super League 2026.
- Cryzan has scored two of Shandong's last six league goals.
- Malcom Edjouma leads the way for Qingdao with six goals in 17 Chinese Super League 2026 games.
Betting Insights
- Home win odds are tight at 1.3.
- Over 2.5 Goals looks short at 1.33.
- Both Teams To Score - Yes is available at 1.55.
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Recent scoring form:
- Shandong (home) average scored 2.27, conceded 1.45.
- Qingdao (away) average scored 1.18, conceded 2.45.
Prediction
- Backing Shandong to take the points.
- Expect the match to clear 2.5 goals and for Both Teams To Score to be a live option.
