Dalian Pro vs Shandong Taishan Prediction: Expecting The Total To Go Over

Shandong Taishan will make the trip to Dalian Sports Center Stadium to lock horns with Dalian Pro in the 26th round of the Super League.

Dalian Pro come into this match seeking to get back to winning ways; however, a four-match losing streak against their opponents in this impending encounter suggests that they will be on the receiving end of an unfavorable outcome.

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Dalian Pro

Form: LLLWL

Dalian Pro's recent match against Tianjin Teda on the road turned out to be another unfavorable outcome, as they lost 1-0 to drop three points. This comes after their 2-0 win against them in the quarterfinals of the Chinese FA Cup.

Overall, their performance in the league has not inspired much confidence, leading to a lack of motivation. They are currently on a three-match losing streak and have won just one of their five matches to accumulate a meager three points.

Before their 3-0 loss against Henan FC at home, the Blue Hawks were currently on a five-match unbeaten run, picking up three draws and two wins. However, under the veil, their performance at the Dalian Sports Center Stadium revealed poor form, with 6 draws, 3 wins, and 3 draws recorded from 12 matches to accumulate nine points.

They currently occupy 15th place with 18 points in the standings within the relegation zone, six points ahead of 16th-placed Shenzhen FC. Their bid for safety is hindered by a one-point deficit.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Wu; Wang, Lin, Huang, He; Bosancic, Lu; Lin, Tsonev, Manzoki; Mamba

Shandong Taishan

Form: WWWWL

Shandong Taishan made the trip to Rizal Memorial Stadium to lock horns with Kaya FC-Iloilo on the first matchday of the AFC Champions League. Taishan Dui displayed their supremacy by winning 3-1 to secure second place in the standings of Group G, level with first-placed Incheon.

Prior to that, Taishan Dui resumed their league action after the international break with a dominant performance against floundering side Qingdao Hainiu, recording a commanding 4-2 triumph at home courtesy of Wenneng Xie's brace and goals from Crysan and Marouane Fellaini.

Since a 1-0 loss to Chengdu Rongcheng at home on August 8th, Kang-hee Choi's men have gone to win four consecutive matches in the league and will be confident in adding a fifth to their portfolio. On the road, they've won three of their nine matches, along with five draws and a loss.

They currently occupy second place with 47 points in the standings and are nine points behind first place.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

D. Wang; X. Ji, Jadson, K. Shi, G. Sun; Z. Huang, L. Liao; C. Zhang, M. Magalhães, P. Chen; M. Fellaini

Match Facts

• Dalian Pro have lost one of their six home matches in the Super League.
• Shandong Taishan has seen the total exceed 2.5 goals in three of their five matches in the Super League.
• Dalian Pro averages 1 goal per game when playing at home, and Shandong Taishan averages 1.17 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 19 meetings, Dalian Pro have won 7 times, Shandong Taishan have won 10 times, and there have been 2 draws, with the goal difference being 35-23 in favor of Shandong Taishan.

Expert Betting Tips

Recent results and trends in this fixture suggest that this could likely turn out to be a high-scoring affair where there's a possibility that both sides will get on the scoreboard.

The total has exceeded 2.5 goals in four of their last six matches, and we anticipate the same trend to continue in this one given that the league's second-best attacking side, Shandong Taishan, is involved.

• Total - Over 2.5 for 1.75
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.94
• Half-time Result - Shandong Taishan for 1.90