Heilongjiang Ice City vs Shaoxing Shangyu tips and predictions

Shaoxing Shangyu epitomising role of outsiders for this one

The hosts are expected to get through this as they are a second-tier side but it might not be as simple as that. Shaoxing Shangyu might not carry enough threat but the price for Heilongjiang Ice City is just too short.

The hosts are widely expected to win but they can be beaten. At home Heilongjiang Ice City's displays could turn out to be revealing. They've scored one or less goals in 9 of their last 10 game on their own soil which is a number that will give supporters of the upset some confidence. In defence Heilongjiang Ice City need to be more decisive to clear their lines. They conceded three or more goals in 1 of their last 4 matches which is a number that will encourage supporters of the big price.

While they are facing a massive task there is still some justification for an away win at the big price. Shaoxing Shangyu have notably been successful in 2 of their last 3 campaigns. Most of their wins have been summarised by their strength in the final third. They've scored two or more goals in 2 of their last 3 games which is something they'll have to take encouragement from to have any chance of making things happen for them here.

It's always possible that things fail to live up to the hype because Heilongjiang Ice City are such big favourites. It is not a strong view but the odds-against for the Yes BTTS bet could be a fun little side bet. Everything in this preview will rest on how the visitors cope with a calibre of football they're not familiar with. And if you're interested in the goal line, it's Under 3.5 standing out in this one given the latest prices.