Shandong Taishan vs Zhejiang Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 17 October 2026
Shandong Taishan are fighting for a top-three finish in the Super League, and they face a side they owe a result to. With three rounds to go, they sit on 38 points, three behind third place. Yunnan Yukun and Qingdao West Coast are level with them on the same tally, so there is no room for a slip-up. Zhejiang can no longer reach the medals, but it was they who thrashed Shandong 4-1 back in May, despite falling behind. Can Tang Tian's side get their revenge?
Head-to-Head
In the most recent meeting between the two sides, Zhejiang beat Shandong Taishan 4-1 in a Super League match, despite trailing at half-time. The winners had 23 shots to nine and put nine on target compared to two.
Shandong Taishan have won seven of their 12 official meetings with Zhejiang, losing three. The other two ended in draws. At home, Shandong Taishan have won all five head-to-head matches.
Head-to-head statistics Shandong Taishan - Zhejiang

Shandong Luneng Taishan Team Overview
Shandong Taishan's last Super League match ended in a 1-1 away draw with Chongqing Tonglianglong. Trailing at half-time, they equalised and finished the game with a clear advantage in shots - 16 to 5.
Shandong Taishan have shown a knack for coming from behind in recent Super League matches. At the end of August they were losing to Shanghai Shenhua at the break but still took all three points. Last round they were chasing the game again: Chongqing Tonglianluneng went ahead on 25 minutes. Two Shandong goals were ruled out for offside, and another effort struck the post. It was not until the second half that Georgian forward Valeri Kazaishvili equalised with a header.
"The result is a little frustrating - we couldn't get the win - but I'm very pleased with the team's attitude," said Tang Tian, who has been acting head coach since the end of July. The point in Chongqing was earned without two strikers: Crișan was serving a suspension following a red card, while Zeca missed the match through injury, according to local media.
Match Results: Shandong Luneng Taishan

Zhejiang Professional Team Overview
Zhejiang's final Super League home match was against Shanghai Port, and they lost it 2-4. The hosts had the edge in total shots - 17 to 16 - but were less accurate, hitting the target six times compared to their opponents' nine.
Zhejiang's matches rarely end without goals. Ross Aloisi's side have scored in 14 consecutive matches but have conceded in 12 of their last 13. In the previous round, Zhejiang took an early lead at home against Shanghai Port thanks to an own goal, only for their opponents to score four in a row, with goalkeeper Yan Junling also saving a penalty. Zhejiang pulled one back but lost 2-4. They currently sit tenth with 31 points.
Match Results: Zhejiang Professional
Total Goals Prediction
Matches between Shandong Taishan and Zhejiang are never dull: their last eight head-to-head meetings in a row have all produced at least three goals. The seasonal numbers point in the same direction. Shandong Taishan are free-scoring at home, Zhejiang contribute at the other end away from home, and neither side can boast a reliable defence. We're expecting at least three goals. The bet is Total Goals - Over 2.5.
Corners Prediction
Shandong Taishan don't win many corners: they had more than five in only one of their last seven Super League matches. The bet holds even if the hosts win exactly five. The pick is Shandong Taishan Team Total Corners - Under 5.5.
Correct Score Prediction
According to the algorithm's calculations, the top three most likely outcomes are: 2:1 (9.79%), 1:1 (9.19%) and 2:2 (7.05%). A narrow win for Shandong Taishan looks the most probable result.
⭐ Editor's Prediction
Shandong Taishan have won six consecutive head-to-head meetings against Zhejiang. In their last ten Super League home matches, the hosts have dropped points only once. Zhejiang, meanwhile, are without a win in seven consecutive away games. Shandong also need a result in the race for third place, while a medal finish is already out of reach for the visitors. That said, Zhejiang should still get on the scoresheet - Ross Aloisi's side have scored in ten consecutive away matches. We expect Shandong to win by a single goal. The bet is Shandong Taishan to win. Predicted score: 2-1.