Qingdao Hainiu FC vs Zhejiang Professional FC Prediction: Expecting The Total To Go Under

Zhejiang Professional FC will seek to get back to winning ways as they make the trip to Qingdao Youth Football Stadium to face off with Qingdao Hainiu FC in the 8th round of the Super League.

Can Qingdao Hainiu FC build on their firey momentum to record their second consecutive victory, or will that firey momentum be extinguished by a less appealing result at home?

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

Qingdao Hainiu FC

Form: WLLLW

The Sea Bulls managed to live up to expectations at home in their recent match against Meizhou Hakka FC, as goals from Wei Zhang and Chen Chunxin witnessed them eke out a convincing 2:0 victory to bag all three points and record their second win of the season.

Prior to that, they were presented with the arduous task of going up against a formidable Shanghai Port FC on the road, and their chances of success in that match were all but slim as they fell to a 2:1 defeat.

In their last seven matches, there have been obvious signs of inconsistent form as they have recorded two wins, four losses, and a draw, making for a more improved showing with their performance, but they'll be leaning on the positives in this encounter as they seek to build up on their momentum to record their second consecutive victory.

In the standings, they presently occupy 12th place with 7 points, level on points with Cangzhou Mighty Lions FC (9th), Shenzhen FC (10th), and Shandong Taishan (11th), while they have maintained a one-point lead over Dalian Pro in 13th place.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-4-2

P. Mou; W. Jianming, D. Xu, A. Andrejevic, Z. Wei; E. Saric, L. Wei, L. Junshuai, Z. Jinbao; E. Kangwa, S. Tabekou

Zhejiang Professional FC

Form: LWDLL

The Green Giants played host to league leaders Shanghai Port FC at the Hangzhou Dragon Stadium, where they had the slightest glimpse of sharing the spoils after putting up a solid display that kept their opponent at arms length for almost the entirety of the game, but it wasn't enough to stop a late Wu Lei brace that saw them succumb to a 2:1 defeat.

Prior to that, they snapped a five-match winless run in which four losses and a draw were recorded as they romped to a 2:1 road victory against Nantong Zhiyun FC courtesy of Gao Di's brace.

In their last seven matches, their form has been poor, as they have only one win to their name, and it's without a shadow of a doubt that they have endured an underwhelming start to the season as they have shown close to nothing with their subpar performance.

In the standings, they are anchored to the bottom of the table as they presently occupy 16th place with 4 points in the relegation zone, level on points with Henan FC in 15th place, and are only a point adrift from safety, making bagging all three points here imperative.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 3-5-2

B. Zhao; Lucas, Z. Jiaqi, L. Nok Hang; D. Yu, L. Tixiang, F. Andrijasevic, S. Ji, Y. Xin; G. Di, N. Mushekwi

Match Facts

• Qingdao Hainiu FC have won two of their last three home matches in the Super League.
• Zhejiang Professional FC have only won one of their last four away matches in the Super League.
• Qingdao Hainiu FC averages 1.67 goals per game when playing at home, and Zhejiang Professional FC averages 1 goal per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 11 meetings, Qingdao Hainiu FC has won twice, Zhejiang Professional FC has won five times, and there have been four draws.

Expert Betting Tips

Qingdao Hainiu FC are underdogs in this encounter, but they'll be keen on building up on their momentum to record their second consecutive victory at home, and they are well within their limits to keep their opponent in this clash on their toes, which doesn't rule them out of being a competitive side.

Goals will not be abundant here, as six of their last eight matches have seen the total go under 2.5 goals, and such a trend is to be expected here given the struggles Zhejiang Professional FC have had when it comes to scoring this season.

• Goals - Under 2.5 for 1.84
• Draw No Bet - Qingdao Hainiu FC for 2.04
• Corners - Over 8 for 1.72