Shandong Taishan vs Changchun Yatai Match Analysis and Prediction

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Shandong Taishan will be looking to claim consecutive victories when they play host to Changchun Yatai at the Jinan Olympic Sports Centre Stadium.

Meanwhile, the visitors will be aiming to maintain their unbeaten record when they go head-to-head with Shandong on Thursday, with the hosts sitting a point clear of their opponents after winning two of their opening three matches.

Despite defeating Zhejiang Professional on the opening day, Shandong’s first away trip of the season resulted in a 4-1 defeat against Henan Songshan Longmen.

However, they presented a positive response after a Marouane Fellaini winner guided his side to a 1-0 win over Guangzhou City to secure their first away victory of the season.

Their second win of the campaign also coincided with their second clean sheet, and they will be aiming to produce another fine defensive display on Thursday.

Shandong will also draw inspiration from the fact that their last three home encounters with Changchun have all resulted in victories.

On the other hand, Changchun sit a place behind their hosts despite enjoying a three-game unbeaten run to begin the season.

They began their campaign in style, with a Tan Long hat-trick helping Changchun beat Guangzhou City 4-1 on the opening day of the season.

Although no victories have followed, Chengchun played out back-to-back draws to ensure they are yet to end up on the losing side this season.

Their most recent draw came against Dalian Pro on Sunday, with Erik equalising in the second half to cancel out Shang Yin’s opener.

That followed a goalless draw with Zhejiang Professional at the Wuyuan River Stadium Field 2 on June 7.

With their only win of the campaign coming at home, Chen Yang’s side will be looking to clinch their first away victory when they take on Shandong on Thursday.

Shandong Taishan vs Changchun Yatai head to head

The two teams have previously met on 29 occasions, where Shandong have claimed 16 victories while Changchun have won four, and they have drawn in nine. Shandong have scored 47 goals and conceded 27 in the process. In their last five meetings, Shandong have won four while they have drawn once.

Shandong Taishan 3-2 Changchun Yatai 22/07/17

Changchun Yatai 1-2 Shandong Taishan 21/07/18

Shandong Taishan 2-0 Changchun Yatai 02/11/18

Shandong Taishan 2-1 Changchun Yatai 22/12/21

Changchun Yatai 1-1 Shandong Taishan 04/01/22

Shandong Taishan latest home form

Shandong have recently failed to keep a good run of form at home, having won just two of their six most recent matches. They managed defeat Zhejiang Professional 1-0 in their last home game in the league. In their last five matches, they have scored two goals and conceded 12.

Shandong Taishan 1-0 Shanghai Port 09/01/22

Shandong Taishan 0-7 Daegu 15/04/22

Shandong Taishan 0-0 Lion City Sailors 21/04/22

Shandong Taishan 0-5 Urawa Reds 30/04/22

Shandong Taishan 1-0 Zhejiang Professional 03/06/22

Shandong Taishan latest away form

Shandong have recently failed to keep a good run of form on the road, having won just one of their five most recent matches. They defeated Guangzhou City 1-0 in their last away game in the league. In their last five matches, they have scored four goals and conceded 16.

Urawa Reds 5-0 Shandong Taishan 18/04/22

Lion City Sailors 3-2 Shandong Taishan 24/04/22

Daegu 4-0 Shandong Taishan 27/04/22

Henan SSLM 4-1 Shandong Taishan 08/06/22

Guangzhou City 0-1 Shandong Taishan 12/06/22

Changchun Yatai latest home form

Changchun have recently been on a relatively good run of form at home, as they have been unbeaten in their four most recent matches. They drew 1-1 with Dalian Pro in their last home game in the league. In their last five matches, they have scored eight goals and conceded six.

Changchun Yatai 0-2 Guangzhou FC 19/12/21

Changchun Yatai 2-1 Guangzhou City 26/12/21

Changchun Yatai 1-1 Shandong Taishan 04/01/22

Changchun Yatai 4-1 Guangzhou City 04/06/22

Changchun Yatai 1-1 Dalian Pro 12/06/22

Changchun Yatai latest away form

Changchun have recently kept a patchy run of form on the road, having won just two of their five most recent matches. They played out a goalless draw with Zhejiang Professional in their last away game in the league. In their last five matches, they have scored four goals and conceded four.

Guangzhou City 0-2 Changchun Yatai 13/12/21

Shandong Taishan 2-1 Changchun Yatai 22/12/21

Shenzhen 0-1 Changchun Yatai 29/12/21

Guangzhou FC 2-0 Changchun Yatai 01/01/22

Zhejiang Professional 0-0 Changchun Yatai 07/06/22

Shandong Taishan news

Shandong could make a number of changes for Thursday, with Liao Lisheng and Liu Yang set to return to the starting lineup after coming off the bench at half time on Sunday.

Dai Lin is expected to retain his spot in the backline, where he will continue his centre-back partneship with Jadson.

Changchun Yatai news

Changchun are expected to continue with a back three made up of Cui Qi, Jores Okore and Rao Weihui, while Erik will have the chance to score in consecutive game with a start here.

Tudi Dilyimit and Liao Chengjian are both set to return to the starting lineup on Thursday.

Prediction and Odds

Although their is only one point that separates the sides after three matches, Shandong Taishan usually fare well on home soil against Chengchun.

Having won five of the last six meetings between the two sides, we think the hosts will do enough to claim yet another victory over Thursday’s opponents.

Odds: 1 2.15 X 2.05 2 2.30