Shandong Taishan vs Nantong Zhiyun FC Prediction: Taishan Dui Can Be Intimidating At Times When Playing At Home

Shandong Taishan will set foot in their home stadium, the Jinan Olympic Sports Center, to face Nantong Zhiyun FC in the second round of the Super League.

Will Shandong Taishan's Super League experience lead to victory over Nantong Zhiyun FC, or will they suffer a surprise defeat at home?

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

Shandong Taishan

Taishan Dui suffered a dismal 1:0 road defeat to Shanghai Shenhua, as they were unable to come away with a more emphatic result against a team that they had previously dominated.

That result didn't sit well with manager Hao Wei, who felt his team squandered a number of clear-cut chances that could have seen them record a commanding victory despite having 69% ball possession and twice as many attempts at goal as their opponents (14-7).

That defeat means that Wei's men have only won one of their last five away matches against Shanghai Shenhua, with three losses and a draw, a record that does not reflect the calibre of a squad that has achieved much profound success in recent years.

They are currently in 14th place, three points behind first place, and can breathe a sigh of relief that the reigning champions are not at the top of the summit because they suffered the same fate as them, giving them the opportunity to get back to winning ways and aim for a more appealing position in the standings.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 5-3-2

H. Rongze; L. Yang, W. Tong, K. Shi, Jadson, G. Sun; Moises, M. Fellaini, S. Jun-Ho; P. Chen, G. Tianyu

Nantong Zhiyun FC

For the remainder of the season, Nantong Zhiyun FC will never forget the name Yan Xiangchuang since he not only caused their setback by a score of 2:1 but also made their defense appear porous by scoring a brace in the space of 7 minutes.

They controlled 69% of the ball during that game and made 13 attempts at goal, making them the superior team. However, they were only able to score one goal, which was scored by Romário Baldé in the 26th minute, from their two shots that were on goal.

They are presently in fifth place and are three points behind first place. They will probably want to earn all possible points in this match, but it may not be simple considering that they are up against a strong opponent.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-3-3

S. Xiaodong; Y. Shinar, Bressan, L. Wei, L. Huan; M. Yang, L. Morelatto, W. Song; Romario, R. Castillo, X. Junmin

Match Facts

• From the previous season to the present, Nantong Zhiyun FC has lost four of its away matches.
• Shandong Taishan have won five consecutive home games.
• When playing at home, Shandong Taishan averages 2.4 goals per game, while Nantong Zhiyun FC averages 1.3 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

This will be the first Super League clash between these two teams.

Expert Betting Tips

Although Shandong Taishan's loss to Shanghai Shenhua was unexpected, the primary responsibility for not opting for a more desirable outcome lies with them, as they failed to take advantage of numerous opportunities that would've allowed them to secure all three points. However, there is no need to dwell on past errors as they can now make up for them with a convincing victory over the visitors.

It may be difficult for Nantong Zhiyun FC to outperform Wei's team, who have been a force to be reckoned with at home after winning five straight home games the season before, and nothing but defeat awaits them at the end of this game.

Given that Shandong Taishan are the bookmakers' favorites and are available at an unattractive price; there is no value in betting on them in the full-time market. Instead, back them to win easily combined with over 2.5 goals, which should be enough to surface in a match that is likely to be one-sided.

• Shandong Taishan & Over 2.5 Goals for 1.84
• CS - Shandong Taishan 3:0 Nantong Zhiyun FC for 6.00
• Handicap 1 (-1.5) for 1.64