Shandong Taishan vs Nantong Zhiyun FC Prediction: Taishan Dui Are The Superior Side In This Encounter

Shandong Taishan will welcome Nantong Zhiyun FC at the Jinan Olympic Sports Centre in the ninth round of the Chinese Super League.

Let's have a look at the latest Chinese Super League predictions between Shandong Taishan vs. Nantong Zhiyun FC, match facts, and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Form: WWLDW

The Shandong team comes into this game following a 1-0 win against Chengdu Rongcheng FC away from home thanks to Liao Lisheng's goal within the first eleven minutes of the first half.

Taishan Dui have made it four wins out of their last eight matches played in the league, and most importantly, they are on a two-match winning run, outscoring their opponents 5-1. With confidence sky high, they'll be aiming to avoid defeat at the Jinan Olympic Sports Centre for the third consecutive time (W1, D1) by securing a hard-fought victory against a side they've managed to defeat once in their last three encounters.

Having picked up 14 points from eight matches, Shandong Taishan sits in fifth place in the Chinese Super League, one point ahead of sixth-placed Cangzhou Mighty Lions FC and six points adrift of first-placed Shanghai Shenhua.

Form: WLDLW

Nantong Zhiyun FC, on the other hand, were also one of the seven teams on Friday to bag maximum points as they defeated Qingdao West Coast FC 2-0 away from home thanks to Jose Godinez's brace in the first half.

Before this triumph, Mihajlo Jurasović's men were on a three-match winless run, recording two losses and a solitary draw. Most of their points have come from the road, where they have two draws and a solitary win to their name in the last four matches. However, realistically speaking, their performance has not been something to write home about, which could see them pick up their fifth defeat of the season.

Having accumulated eight points from eight matches, Nantong Zhiyun FC sits in eleventh place in the Chinese Super League standings, two points ahead of the relegation zone and two points adrift of eighth-placed Henan FC.

• Shandong Taishan have preserved one clean sheet in their last four games in the Super League.
• Nantong Zhiyun FC have lost one of their last four away matches in the Super League.
• Shandong Taishan averages 2 goals per game when playing at home, and Nantong Zhiyun averages 1 goal per game when playing away.

In the past 3 meetings, Shandong Taishan won once, Nantong Zhiyun FC won zero times, and there were 2 draws, with a goal difference of 3-2 in favor of Shandong Taishan.

Shandong Taishan are currently riding high in confidence in the league boasting a two match winning streak and will likely watch to build up on this momentum before the flame extinguisher. Nantong Zhiyun FC in the other labeled as the underdogs know that their chances of waking with maximum points are slim but that doesn't mean they won't be a headache to their opponents in this encounter making them a side not to be ruled out from causing an upset.

Given the unappealing odds for backing Shandong Taishan in the full-time market we expect the Chinese giants to score a goal in both halves which should be hassle-free for a side that has plenty of the best attacking options at their disposal.

• Home To Score In Both Halves - Yes for 1.99
• W1 & TO 2.5 for 1.90
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.90