Shandong Taishan (home)
- Shandong Taishan are 6th in the Chinese Super League 2026 table on 27 points from 21 games.
- Shandong have won 3 and lost 2 of their last 5.
- The hosts' last two results were a 1-2 home loss to Henan FC and a 1-0 away win over Shanghai Port FC.
Tianjin Jinmen Tigers (away)
- Tianjin Jinmen Tigers are 14th with 17 points from 20 games.
- Tianjin have won 4 of their last 5 and are on a 4 game winning streak.
- The away team's last two results were a 2-0 away victory over Qingdao Hainiu followed by a 3-2 home win against Yunnan Yukun.
Head-to-Head
Shandong have won the last 2 head-to-heads, but Tianjin have not won either of their last 2 away meetings .
Key Players
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Shandong
- Shandong's top scorer Cryzan has 12 in 16 Chinese Super League 2026 games.
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Tianjin
- Alberto Quiles leads Tianjin's attack with 10 goals.
- Xadas has supplied 3 assists in his last 5 appearances for the club.
Betting Insights
- Shandong are a 1.75 favorite here, while Tianjin are 4.38 and the draw is 4.03.
- Over 2.5 goals at 1.6 and Both Teams to Score at 1.55 is the main bet recommendation for this fixture.
- Tianjin have an away record of 4 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses from 10 trips, compared to Shandong's 5 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses at home.
- There is enough of a difference in their form to take the away side at the listed odds.
Prediction
- A narrow game seems more likely than a blowout because Shandong will set up to keep it that way.
- Expect an end-to-end game with goals at both ends.