Explore My Football Facts detailed preview for Shandong Taishan vs Chongqing Tonglianglong FC in the Super League. Stats, odds, predictions and line-ups for the 12:35 BST match.
Device information
Match Prediction: Shandong Taishan 2-1 Chongqing Tonglianglong FC
Prediction statistics
Probability of full-time results
Shandong Taishan57.62%
Chongqing Tonglianglong FC19.25%
draw23.13%
Probability of both teams scoring
Over/under 2.5 odds
Shandong Taishan come into this with three wins in their last five league games, including a 4-1 home win over Shanghai Shenhua, so they’ve shown they can score freely when they settle. Chongqing Tonglianglong FC have been harder to beat than others, with four of their last five league matches ending in draws or narrow defeats, pointing to a competitive contest.
The home side’s recent results suggest they can create enough to make it a tight game, especially with Cryzan and Valeri Qazaishvili in attack. Chongqing Tonglianglong FC have also shown they can get results away from home, but their run has been based more on draws than control. Match Prediction: Shandong Taishan 2-1 Chongqing Tonglianglong FC
Forms guide and team overview
Shandong Taishan
Shandong Taishan’s recent form in the league is strong overall, with three wins, a draw and a loss in their last five games. The highlight is a 4-1 home win over Shanghai Shenhua, while away wins at Shenzhen Peng City and Tianjin Jinmen Tiger show they have been effective on the road too.
Their only setback in that run was a 1-4 defeat at Qingdao Hainiu, but they responded with a win soon after. This pattern suggests a side that has been able to bounce back quickly and continue to rack up points.
Shandong Taishan Last 5 results
Chongqing Tonglianglong FC
Chongqing Tonglianglong FC have been hard to beat in their recent league games, but haven’t converted enough of those games into wins. Their last five include four draws and one win, with the only defeat a 0-1 loss against Dalian Yingbo.
The draw at Shanghai Shenhua and away win at Shanghai Port show they can compete against stronger opposition. However, the repeated draws also point to a team that has been competitive without always finding the decisive moment.
Chongqing Tonglianglong FC Last 5 results
Team news and injury report
Shandong Taishan
- Raphaël Merkies (Thigh problems)
Chongqing Tonglianglong FC
- No injuries have been recorded during the current season.
Alignments and tactical configuration
Shandong Taishan (4-3-3)
Expected lineup: Dalei Wang (Goalkeeper), Pedro Álvaro (Defender), Wenneng Xie (Defender), Yang Liu (Defender), Zhunyi Gao (Defender), Yuanyi Li (Midfielder), Zeshi Chen (Midfielder), Zhengyu Huang (Midfielder), Cryzan (Forward), Valeri Qazaishvili (Forward), Zeshi (Forward)
Shandong Taishan’s predicted 4-3-3 should give them a solid foundation in midfield, while keeping three strikers tall enough to stretch Chongqing Tonglianglong FC’s back line. With Cryzan, Valeri Qazaishvili and Zeca in the front line, they have a shape that can create width and direct pressure in the final third.
Chongqing Tonglianglong FC (3-4-2-1)
Expected lineup: Yao Haoyang (Goalkeeper), Lucão (Defender), Michael Ngadeu-Ngadjui (Defender), Pengxiang Jin (Defender), Chen Chunxin (Midfielder), Mingshi Liu (Midfielder), Zhang Yingkai (Midfielder), Zhixiong Zhang (Midfielder), Alexandru Cîmpàttacker (Midfielder), Alexandru Cîmpàttacker (Midfielder), Di Yongmata Wuttang (Attacker)
Chongqing Tonglianglong FC’s projected 3-4-2-1 provides them with a compact defensive structure with numbers in midfield to slow down Shandong Taishan’s formation. Alexandru Cîmpanu and Landry Dimata can support the lone striker from advanced areas, which should help them break quickly when they win the ball.
