Qingdao Hainiu FC vs Shanghai Shenhua Prediction: The Visitors Are Favourites To Pick Up All Three Points In A Low-scoring Affair

Qingdao Hainiu FC plays host to Shanghai Shenhua at the Qingdao Youth Football Stadium in the 12th round of the Super League.

Will Qingdao Hainiu FC be able to get back to winning ways given that they have the unwavering support of their fans at home, or will they extend their winless run to five matches?

Let's have a look at the latest Chinese Super League predictions between Qingdao Hainiu FC and Shanghai Shenhua, probable lineups, match facts, and up-to-date betting odds for you to consider!

Qingdao Hainiu FC

Form: LLLDW

The Sea Bulls made the trip to Rugao Olympic Sports Center Stadium to face off with Nantong Zhiyun FC, whom they got promotion with in the top flight this season, and they were unfortunate not to have at least walked away with a point as a last-minute goal saw them suffer a narrow 1:0 defeat.

Prior to that, they didn't dare to set the bar too high in a match against Shandong Taishan at home because they knew their chances of success in that match were all but nought, and this witnessed them bow down to a 1:0 defeat.

Lack of motivation has seen them record three consecutive losses and are winless in four, making three losses, a win, and a draw in their last five matches to accumulate four points, and there's absolutely no denying that they have struggled for consistency.

Due to their lackluster performance, they currently find themselves in the relegation zone in 15th place with 8 points and are only one point adrift of 13th place, while securing all three points could see them jump as high as 11th place.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 3-5-2

P. Mou; L. Junshuai, A. Andrejevic, L. Jiashen; D. Xu, E. Saric, L. Wei, C. Chen, Z. Wei; S. Tabekou, F. Brown Forbes

Shanghai Shenhua

Form: WDLDD

Shanghai Shenhua made the trip to Cangzhou Stadium to face off with Cangzhou Mighty Lions, and they spoiled the mood of Zhao Junzhe's men, who were looking forward to extending their winning streak to two matches, as a 76th-minute Wang Haijian goal ensured that they were the ones to come out on top in a 1:0 triumph.

Prior to that, they couldn't get the better of out-of-form Henan FC at home, as their lack of efficiency in front of goal turned out to be their undoing in their bid to get back to winning ways, as they salvaged a point in a 1:1 draw thanks to Jiang Shenglong's late equalizer in the 82nd minute.

In their last five matches, they've only suffered one loss against high-flying Chengdu Rongcheng FC on the road, losing 2:1 while picking up three draws and a win in the process to accumulate six points, and for a side of their caliber, those results obtained have not been convincing enough to say they have been in consistent form.

They currently occupy 3rd place with 22 points and are only a point behind second place, while they are three points ahead of Tianjin Teda in 4th place, making collecting all three points in this clash crucial if they are to see themselves in the top three brackets in the standings at the game's conclusion.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-3-3

B. Yaxiong; M. Hing-Glover, J. Yangyang, J. Shenglong, A. Fulangxisi; H. Wang, I. Amadou, W. Jiabao; X. Haoyang, C. Malele, L. Ruofan

Match Facts

• Qingdao Hainiu FC has failed to score in three consecutive matches.
• Shanghai Shenhua have lost one of their last five away matches in the Super League.
• Qingdao Hainiu FC are currently on a three-match losing streak in the Super League.
• Qingdao Hainiu FC averages 1.4 goals per game when playing at home, and Shanghai Shenhua averages 1.4 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 12 meetings, Qingdao Hainiu FC have won 3 times, Shanghai Shenhua have won 5 times, and there have been 4 draws, with the goal difference being 21-10 in favor of Shanghai Shenhua.

Expert Betting Tips

Qingdao Hainiu FC have been on an inconsistent run in recent weeks, as they are currently on a four-match winless run and could be in for another disappointing outcome on home turf against a side seeking to build on their momentum to record their second consecutive victory, and their struggles in front of goal could also turn out to be their undoing.

Shanghai Shenhua can prove to be highly effective in this clash as their confidence has been reignited, and their success in this clash is not one to be doubted as they have a good squad at their disposal to seriously trouble their opponent.

Whenever Shanghai Shenhua is involved in a match, a low-scoring encounter is highly likely, as they have let in the fewest goals, only conceding 8 goals in their last eleven matches, and given that the total under 2.5 has been a winning wager in 9/11 of their matches, we anticipate the same trend to occur here.

• Goals - Under 2.5 for 1.72
• Both Teams To Score - No for 1.79
• W2 for 2.03