Shandong Taishan vs Nantong Zhiyun tips and predictions

Shandong Taishan just too short to back

Shandong Taishan are just too short to back. If the visitors were to get anything from this match they will dine out on it for years to come.

No doubt about it, the hosts are widely expected to win in style but they are far from a dead-cert. Shandong Taishan have been up and down. They've lost 3 of their last 7 games as hosts. Their tactics in the final third haven't helped their latest goal count. They've been goalless in 2 of their last 4 matches on their own turf which is analysis that will give backers of the upset some confidence. In the most part they've got away with it but sometimes losing their shape has cost them. They conceded two or more goals in 5 of their last 7 home matches which is analysis that will give backers of the visiting team some confidence.

Nantong Zhiyun have demonstrated what they've got in the locker. Their most impressive displays have been underpinned by their confident play in the final third. They've scored at least once in 11 of their last 12 away fixtures and to have any chance of success they'll need to add to that number. They have conceded no more than once in 16 of their last 19 away matches. Totally dismissed by most observers, the visitors might cause a shock here.

There's a uninspiring side bet in the Both Teams To Score market with the No option. And taking a look at the goal line, it's Under 2.5 Goals in this match considering the odds that are available.