Shandong Taishan vs Henan FC Prediction: Things Might Go South For Taishan Dui Hence We Are Leaning Towards A High-scoring Affair

Shandong Taishan will welcome Henan FC to the Jinan Olympic Sports Center in the fifth round of the Chinese Super League. 

Shandong Taishan will be aiming to return to winning ways at home and put an end to their two-match winless run (L1 D1). They lock horns with a side they've managed to defeat in their last three matches.

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time! 

Shandong Taishan

After a 3-0 drubbing at the hands of Shanghai Shenhua in their own backyard, Shandong Taishan had no option but to pursue retribution in their upcoming match. And retribution is what they attained against Qingdao Hainiu FC, recording a 1-0 victory away from home. Though it has to be said, their performance was far from convincing. 

Taishan Dui have suffered just one defeat in their last four matches in the league (W2 D1) and enter this match seeking their third win of the season against a side they have gotten the better of in their last three matches (W3). 

With 7 points accumulated from four matches, Shandong Taishan sits in eighth place in the Chinese Super League standings and is two points adrift of second-placed Chengdu Rongcheng FC.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-4-2

S. Liu; Y. Liu, J. Zhao, J. Bi, X. Wu; V. Kazaishvili, Z. Huang, L. Liao, Fernandinho; Crysan, M. Pato

Henan FC

Henan FC were outplayed by newly promoted Shenzhen Peng City FC at home in their last matchday. The Red Devils succumbed to a convincing 2-0 defeat, though it has to be said that Haofeng Xu's sending off in the 84th minute further intensified the situation.

In light of this defeat, they have gone four matches without a win, recording two losses and two draws, which has left them lacking in confidence as they enter this match in pursuit of a morale-boosting result.

With two points accumulated from four matches, Henan FC occupies the 14th position in the Chinese Super League standings, one point ahead of the relegation zone, and two points adrift of tenth-placed Nantong Zhiyun FC.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-4-2

J. Xu; Y. Liu, I. Maidana, S. Li, B. Liu; Y. Zhong, R.F. Huang, S. Wang, Z. Huang; N. Čović, Bruno Nazário

Match Facts

• Shandong Taishan have secured one victory in their last five matches across all competitions.
• Henan FC have yet to keep a clean sheet in their last four matches in the Super League.
• Shandong Taishan averages 1.8 goals per game when playing at home, and Henan FC averages 1.5 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 32 meetings, Shandong Taishan has won 17 times, Henan FC has won 7 times, and there have been 8 draws, with the goal difference being 57-38 in favor of Shandong Taishan. 

Expert Betting Tips

Shandong Taishan might be favorites coming into this match, but their performance in the past few weeks has been a bit shaky despite bagging favorable outcomes, and picking them up in the full-time market is a no-bet area at the moment. 

Considering that the total has surpassed 2.5 goals in three of their last five meetings, we anticipate the same trend to continue in this fixture.

• Total - Over 2.5 for 1.77
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.95
• Corners - Over 9.5 for 2.02