Chengdu Rongcheng FC vs Shandong Taishan Prediction: Will Taishan Dui Cause An Upset In This One?

Chengdu Rongcheng FC will welcome Shandong Taishan at the Chengdu Phoenix Mountain Sports Park in the eighth round of the Chinese Super League. 

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Chengdu Rongcheng FC

 Form: WWWW

After defeating Changchun Yatai FC 2-1 away from home, Chengdu Rongcheng FC went on another rampage, this time against Shenzhen Peng City FC.They secured a hard-fought 3-1 triumph at home thanks to Felipe de Sousa Silva's spectacular performance, which witnessed him bag a hat-trick.

Having suffered a 1-0 defeat against Cangzhou Mighty Lions FC on the second match day, Chengdu Rongcheng have now gone five consecutive matches without defeat, securing victory in all of those matches. It goes without saying they enter this match brimming with confidence and will be eager to extend their winning run to six matches. 

With 18 points accumulated from seven matches, Chengdu Rongcheng FC sits in second place in the Chinese Super League standings, four points ahead of third-placed Shanghai Port FC and one point ahead of first-placed Shanghai Shenhua. 

Shandong Taishan

Form: WLDWL

Shandong Taishan, on the other hand, managed to secure their third win of the season by defeating Cangzhou Mighty Lions FC 4-1 at home, which was one of their best performances to date. 

In light of this result,they managed to halt a two-match winless run (L1, D1) and will be aiming to secure their second consecutive league win for the first time this season. Before their 4-3 away defeat to Shanghai Port FC, Taishan Dui were on a five-match unbeaten run on the road (W3, D2), a run that extends to the previous season and will want to bring back the glory days.

With 11 points accumulated from seven matches, Shandong Taishan sits in seventh place in the Chinese Super League standings, level on points with sixth-placed Tianjin Teda and three points adrift of third-placed Shanghai Port FC. 

Match Facts

• Chengdu Rongcheng FC have won two of their last four matches against Shandong Taishan.
• Shandong Taishan have lost one of their last six away matches in the Super League.
• Chengdu Rongcheng FC averages 2.25 goals per game when playing at home, and Shandong Taishan averages 2 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 4 meetings, Chengdu Rongcheng FC have won 2 times, Shandong Taishan have won 1 time, and there have been 1 draw, with the goal difference being 6-4 in favor of Chengdu Rongcheng FC. 

Expert Betting Tips

Entering this match, Chengdu Rongcheng FC proudly holds a three-match undefeated streak against Shandong Taishan. With their stellar start and impressive performance this season, they are confident about extending this streak to four matches.

Consequently, we expect an exciting contest where the total will surpass 2.5 goals, mirroring the trend seen in three of their last four matches.

• Total - Over 2.5 for 1.72
• Total Corners - Over 9.5 for 1.93
• Full-time Result - Chengdu Rongcheng FC for 2.20