Shandong Taishan vs Cangzhou Mighty Lions FC Prediction: Handicap Covered For Taishan Dui

Shandong Taishan will look to get back to winning ways as they play hosts to Cangzhou Mighty Lions FC at the Jinan Olympic Sports Center in the 22nd round of the Super League.

Let's have a look at the latest Chinese Super League predictions between Shandong Taishan vs Cangzhou Mighty Lions FC, probable lineups, match facts, and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Form: LWWLD

Shandong Taishan failed to be a little more creative with the ball in their recent match against Chengdu Rongcheng, as a 37th-minute Min-woo Kim goal condemned them to a 1:0 defeat at home, thwarting their chances of picking up a fourth consecutive win across all competitions.

Their performance in the league has been impressive, as they have lost just two of their eighteen matches across all competitions while winning ten and picking up six draws. And there's no denying they'll prove to be a stern test in this encounter. They are presently in fourth place with 35 points, three points behind second place.

Formation: 4-2-3-1

W. Dalei; L. Yang, Z. Zheng, K. Shi, W. Tong; L. Yuanyi, H. Zhengyu; P. Chen, L. Lisheng, L. Binbin; M. Fellaini

Form: WWWLW

Cangzhou Mighty Lions dodged a bullet thanks to their opponents lack of proficiency in front of goal, as they managed to walk away with maximum points after a 2:1 triumph courtesy of goals from Deabeas Owusu-Sekyere and Peng Wang. This comes after their 1:0 victory over Shenzhen FC at home.

Junzhe Zhao's side has been in fine form, as they have won five of their eight league matches. And it's also worth mentioning that they are currently on a three-match winning streak—a run that sees them brimming with confidence. They presently occupy ninth place with 30 points, two points ahead of eleventh-placed Changchun Yatai and three points behind Wuhan Three Towns in fifth place.

Formation: 3-4-2-1

P. Shao; X. Yang, K. Zheng, Y. Liu; S. Piao, P. Wang, G. Zhukov, H. Zhao; O. Maritu, D. Owusu-Sekyere; J. Locadia

• Shandong Taishan has lost one of their ten home matches in the Super League.
• Cangzhou Mighty Lions FC have conceded two or more goals in five of their nine away matches in the Super League.
• Shandong Taishan averages 2.5 goals per game when playing at home, and Cangzhou Mighty Lions FC averages 1.33 goals per game when playing away.

The last meeting between these two sides was in the 7th round of the current CSL season, where both sides were content with a point after playing out a 1:1 draw at the Cangzhou Stadium.

In the last 10 meetings, Shandong Taishan has won six times, Cangzhou Mighty Lions FC have won two times, and there have been two draws, with the goal difference being 21-10 in favor of Shandong Taishan.

Shandong Taishan were on a three-match winning streak at home before their recent setback against Chengdu Rongcheng and will look to get back to winning ways in this clash. Taishan Dui have been difficult to beat at the Jinan Olympic Sports Center Stadium, where they have won seven of their ten home matches, and there's no doubt that the three points are theirs for the taking despite losing 3:2 at home in the previous campaign.

While there's no ruling out Cangzhou Mighty Lions FC in this clash, having won four of their six matches in the league, there's no doubt that they will be out to cause an upset in this clash, but their away form in this fixture has been cause for concern, winning just one of their five matches while losing four. 

Shandong Taishan has covered the handicap of -1.5 in five of their ten home matches, and we anticipate them to do so in this clash as well by claiming a comfortable win at home.

• Handicap 1 (-1.5) for 1.71
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 2.05
• Corners - Over 9 for 2.25