Shandong Taishan vs Tianjin Jinmen Tiger Prediction 9 August 2026
🔊 This match is interesting beyond just the table. Both clubs have already had points deducted, so the standings don't tell the full story. Shandong had a tough July, but there are finally reasons for optimism. Tianjin, meanwhile, arrive in the best form of their season. Can the visitors keep their run going, or will the hosts prove once again that they're a different proposition on home soil against this opponent?
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the sides took place on 21 April 2026 and ended 1-2. Here's the key stats from that game (home side - Tianjin Jinmen Tiger):
- possession: 47% vs 53%;
- corners: 3 vs 6;
- fouls: 7 vs 14;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- shots on target: 2 vs 3.
📊 The head-to-head record clearly favours Shandong. In their last ten official meetings, the hosts have won seven, Tianjin have taken just one, and two ended in draws. Earlier this season Shandong won the reverse fixture 2-1, with Zeka and Zeshi Chen on the scoresheet. One more thing worth flagging - six of the last ten meetings between these two have gone over 2.5 goals.
Head-to-head statistics Shandong Taishan - Tianjin Jinmen Tiger
Shandong Luneng Taishan Team Overview
The team's last official match was played on in the Super League (Shandong Taishan at home, Shanghai Port away). Final score: 0-1.
Match stats (Shandong Taishan vs Shanghai Port):
- possession: 30% vs 70%;
- corners: 3 vs 8;
- fouls: 17 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 3;
- shots on target: 4 vs 8.
The hosts haven't had the most consistent season. In the second half of July they hit a rough patch, dropping several painful results. But last round changed the mood around the club. The 1-0 win over Shanghai Port was one of the standout results of the matchday and showed Shandong gradually getting back to their usual level.
Particularly important was Zeka finding the net again - he scored the winner. Along with Krizan and Kazaishvili, he remains the main attacking threat. Shandong are noticeably more confident at home, so expect them to try and set the tone from the first minute.
Match Results: Shandong Luneng Taishan
Tianjin Teda Team Overview
The away side's last official match was played in the Super League (home side - Tianjin Jinmen Tiger, away side - Yunnan Yukun). The match ended 3-2.
Match stats (Tianjin Jinmen Tiger vs Yunnan Yukun):
- possession: 51% vs 49%;
- corners: 3 vs 5;
- fouls: 8 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 5 vs 5.
If you're looking for the most pleasant surprise of the recent rounds, Tianjin make a strong case. Not long ago they were hovering near the relegation zone - now they arrive at this match on the back of four straight wins. In that run they've beaten Shenzhen, Shanghai Shenhua, Qingdao Hainiu and Yunnan Yukun.
The results have brought confidence with them. Over those recent rounds Tianjin have been averaging two goals a game, with Portuguese midfielder Shadash one of the key figures in their attack. That said, the upcoming away trip looks like a very different kind of test compared to what they've faced so far.
Match Results: Tianjin Teda
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-head:
- matches played - 34;
- first-half wins for the home side - 8; for the away side - 3; draws - 4;
- average first-half total: 1.24;
- today's hosts average 0.79 goals in the first half, the visitors - 0.44.
First-half stats: Shandong Taishan (home) vs Tianjin Jinmen Tiger (away)
- matches played in the league: 10 vs 10;
- wins: 4 (40%) vs 3 (30%);
- losses: 4 (40%) vs 1 (10%);
- draws: 2 (20%) vs 6 (60%);
- average goals scored: 1.9 vs 0.7;
- average goals conceded: 0.8 vs 0.2.
Last 10 matches (overall):
- wins: 4 vs 3;
- losses: 4 vs 2;
- draws: 2 vs 5;
- average first-half total: 2 (scored - 1.1, conceded - 0.9) vs 0.9 (scored - 0.5, conceded - 0.4).
- Tianjin Jinmen Tiger have drawn the first half in 6 of their last 7 away matches.
Total Prediction
Head-to-head matches (average total):
- home side - 1.79, away side - 1.09;
- in head-to-head matches - 2.88;
- both teams scored: all time - 22 times; at the home team's ground - 9 times.
Average total stats: Shandong Taishan vs Tianjin Jinmen Tiger
- in the tournament: 3.48 vs 2.65;
- goals scored: 1.76 vs 1.45;
- 1st half: 0.86 vs 0.5;
- 2nd half: 0.9 vs 0.95;
- Shandong Taishan: at home in the tournament - 2.3;
- Tianjin Jinmen Tiger: away in the tournament - 1.4;
- last 10 matches: 2.2 (home - 2.67) vs 1.5 (away - 1.2).
- Shandong Taishan have scored over 1.5 goals at home in 11 of their last 12 head-to-head meetings with this opponent (Super League).
Corner Kick Prediction
Shandong Taishan: Stats
- season: average total in the tournament - 4.29; at home - 4.8;
- last 10 matches: average total - 3.5; at home - 2.67.
Tianjin Jinmen Tiger: Stats
- season: average total in the tournament - 4.25; away - 4.7;
- last 10 matches: average total - 4.1; away - 4.6.
- Shandong Taishan have taken more than 5.5 corners in 6 of the last 7 head-to-head meetings between these sides (Super League).
Both Teams To Score Prediction
Head-to-head:
- matches played - 34;
- both teams scored across all meetings - 22 times;
- at the home team's ground - 9 times.
Stats: Shandong Taishan vs Tianjin Jinmen Tiger
- matches played this season: 21 vs 20;
- season matches with both teams scoring (BTTS): 15 vs 11;
- Shandong Taishan: BTTS at home - 9 (90%);
- Tianjin Jinmen Tiger: BTTS away - 4 (40%).
Last 10 matches:
- matches with BTTS: 6 vs 5;
- Shandong Taishan: BTTS at home - 3 (100%);
- Tianjin Jinmen Tiger: BTTS away - 2 (40%).
- Shandong Taishan have scored and conceded at home in 9 consecutive matches (Super League).
Correct Score Prediction
Most common results this season:
- most frequent score in the tournament: 1:1 (24/164, 14.6%);
- Shandong Taishan at home most often finish matches: 1:1, 1:2 (2/10, 20%);
- Tianjin Jinmen Tiger away most often play: 1:1 (3/10, 30%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 9.91% (odds 6.66)
2:1 - 9.33% (odds 6.73)
1:0 - 7.69% (odds 7.62)
⭐️ Editor's Prediction
Set aside the recent runs and Shandong's advantage in this matchup is fairly clear. They already beat Tianjin in the first round, and at home this opponent is one of the more comfortable ones for them. The numbers back it up - Shandong have won seven consecutive home league meetings against Tianjin. The visitors have been in good form, sure, but every run ends eventually. Shandong got a confidence boost from beating Shanghai Port and will want to build on that in front of their own fans. That's why a Shandong Taishan win is the most logical call here.
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