Raphael Durand
Dailysports's expert
One of the matches of the 15th round of the Chinese Super League will take place on Wednesday in Jinan, where the local side Shandong Taishan will host Wuhan Three Towns. I’m offering a bet on the outcome of this clash with solid odds.
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Match preview
Shandong Taishan this season seem to be walking a fine line between being a solid mid-table side and a club making a push for the top. They score a decent amount—averaging two goals per game—and that’s their main trump card, the factor that keeps them afloat in the standings. But dig a little deeper, and it’s clear: their defense is full of holes, giving any opponent a real chance to break through.
Their recent games only highlight this instability—just one win in their last five matches, and they’ve conceded almost as many as they’ve scored. In the previous round, Shandong Taishan played away against Tianjin Tiger and lost 0-1. At home, they generally look more confident (three wins in seven matches), but with such a leaky defense, even their own stadium doesn’t guarantee peace at the back.
Wuhan Three Towns are a side currently sitting just below Shandong in the table, but in recent weeks, they’ve shown signs of life. Three wins and a draw in their last five rounds suggest the team has found working combinations and stabilized their attacking play. They might not score as much, but they’ve become more effective at hitting opponents on the counter and making the most out of their chances.
However, Wuhan’s defensive line is still far from solid: conceding almost two goals per match on average tells its own story. In the last round, Wuhan grabbed an away win over Chen Zhen—2-1. Overall, the club is unbeaten in three straight games (two wins and a draw).
Probable lineups
- Shandong Taishan: Wang – Afonso, Yang, Bi, Zhao – Abdullam, Xi, Huang, Liu, Li – Chen
- Wuhan Three Towns: Shao Puliang (GK), Deng Hanwen, He Guang, Park Ji Soo (C), Zheng Haoqian, Gustavo Sauer, Long Wei, Darlan, Chen Zhechao, Palacios M., Tudorie A.
Match facts and head-to-head
- In the last five head-to-head meetings, Shandong Taishan have beaten Wuhan twice, drawn twice, and Wuhan have won once.
- 64% of Shandong’s matches end with both teams scoring, while Wuhan have a high percentage of games with over 1.5 goals.
- In three of the last five encounters between these clubs, the "Both teams to score" bet has come in.
Prediction
If you put together all the key factors—goals scored and conceded, current form, and both teams’ playing styles—it’s clear: don’t expect a cagey affair. With both defenses far from perfect, betting on the classic total over looks like the smartest play.
