Shenzhen Xinpengcheng vs Qingdao Hainiu tips and predictions

Shenzhen Xinpengcheng see off Qingdao Hainiu's challenge

There's just 4 points between the two clubs as ninth place Shenzhen Xinpengcheng get set to host 14th place Qingdao Hainiu.

This could well be one of those encounters where Shenzhen Xinpengcheng just do enough to get the result and they're sure to face some resistance from this Qingdao Hainiu outfit.

A look at the respective results for each side; the hosts have picked up 14 wins from 20 matches. With differing fortunes the visitors have lost 6 of their last 8 matches home and away. This doesn't look like the recent record of a team that will fancy their chances.

The hosts have been building up a head of steam in their previous displays. Shenzhen Xinpengcheng have scored two or more goals in 14 of their recent 20 matches while they have conceded no more than once in 16 of their last 20 games.

In front of goal, the visitors have been underwhelming. They've been goalless in 8 of their last 9 matches. While the stats imply their recent finishing might not have been clinical, they are likely to penetrate more often during this match. Despite these stats suggesting they are struggling to find form, the visitors should not be entirely ruled out.

Don't be surprised to see these sides ending up in parity though. The match could unfold into a battle of attrition with the two sides ultimately cancelling each other out. In which case the BTTS No bet makes a decent side bet.