Qingdao Jonoon vs Shandong Taishan Prediction 20 September 2025
In the upcoming clash between Qingdao Zhongneng and Shandong Taishan, we're set for an exciting encounter. The two teams are in starkly different forms: the hosts are fighting for survival, while the visitors aim to solidify their position at the top of the table. Recently, Qingdao have been inconsistent, whereas Shandong display confident play with a focus on attack.
Head-to-Head
The last official clash between the teams took place on 01 May 2025 and ended in a 1-1 draw. Here's a comparative breakdown of that encounter (home side - Shandong Taishan):
- possession: 64% vs 36%;
- corners: 7 vs 2;
- fouls: 16 vs 19;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 5;
- shots on target: 4 vs 3.
📊Statistical preview of official encounters between Qingdao Zhongneng and Shandong Taishan:
- 6 matches played;
- home team wins - 0, away team wins - 4, draws - 2;
- goals scored - 4 for Qingdao, 10 for Shandong;
- average first-half total - 1.33, second-half - 1;
- average total goals per match - 2.33.
Head-to-head statistics Qingdao Jonoon - Shandong Taishan

Qingdao Jonoon Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on as part of the Super League, featuring Qingdao Zhongneng at home against Henan Jianye. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.
Here are the match statistics (Qingdao Zhongneng vs Henan Jianye):
- possession percentage: 57% vs 43%;
- corner kicks: 9 vs 9;
- fouls: 15 vs 7;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
- shots on target: 5 vs 6.
Qingdao Zhongneng find themselves at the bottom of the table, sitting in 15th place with just three wins from 23 matches. Their current form is far from impressive, with only one victory in their last five games (LWDLL), highlighting the team's inconsistency. Despite their struggles, they often engage in low-scoring affairs at home, with a total of under 3.5 goals occurring in 12 of their last 13 home fixtures. Their most recent head-to-head clash with Shandong ended in a 1-1 draw, which might boost the "Sailors'" confidence ahead of this crucial encounter.
Match Results: Qingdao Jonoon

Shandong Luneng Taishan Team Overview
The visiting team last played an official match on in the Super League, where they faced Shanghai Shenhua away. The game ended in a thrilling 3-3 draw.
Here's the match statistics (Shandong Taishan vs Shanghai Shenhua):
- possession: 51% vs 49%;
- corners: 2 vs 7;
- fouls: 13 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
- shots on target: 3 vs 6.
Shandong Taishan have been impressive with their attacking play and high scoring rate, averaging more than 2 goals per game. They are in excellent form, having secured 4 wins in their last 5 matches. This streak has propelled them to fifth place in the standings after 24 games, giving them a strong chance to contend for top positions by season's end. It's worth noting a trend in their away matches: despite their high scoring prowess, they have struggled on the road, managing just 1 win in their last 9 away games.
Match Results: Shandong Luneng Taishan
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Total encounters - 6;
- Home wins - 0, Away wins - 4, Draws - 2.
Statistics: Qingdao Zhongneng vs Shandong Taishan
- Matches played in the tournament: 23 vs 24;
- Wins: 3 vs 12;
- Win percentage: 13% vs 50%;
- Losses: 13 vs 7;
- Draws: 7 vs 5.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 2 vs 6;
- Losses: 6 vs 2;
- Draws: 2 vs 2.
- Qingdao Zhongneng cover a +1.5 handicap at home in 16 of their last 18 matches.
- Qingdao Zhongneng cover a +1.5 handicap at home in 14 of their last 16 matches (Super League).
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- The home team average goals - 0.67, visitors - 1.67;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 2.33;
- Both teams have scored: overall - 3 times; at the home team's ground - 0 times.
Statistics: Qingdao Zhongneng vs Shandong Taishan
- Average total in the tournament: 2.43 vs 3.83;
- Average goals scored: 0.91 vs 2.25;
- Average first-half total: 0.43 vs 1.08;
- Average second-half total: 0.48 vs 1.17;
- Qingdao Zhongneng: average home total in the tournament - 1.33;
- Shandong Taishan: average away total in the tournament - 2;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 0.9 (home - 1.5) vs 2.6 (away - 1.8).
- Over 2.5 goals have been scored in Shandong Taishan's last seven matches (Super League).
Corners Prediction
Qingdao Zhongneng: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 4.04; at home - 4.08;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 5.1; at home - 4.67.
Shandong Taishan: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 5.08, away - 3.83;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 4.2; away - 2.4.
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head
- Average total yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 4.66 (2.33 for the home team and 2.33 for the visitors);
- Average total yellow cards at the home ground - 3 (2 for the home team and 1 for the visitors).
Qingdao Zhongneng: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 2.22; at home - 2.25;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 2.2; at home - 2.67.
Shandong Taishan: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 2.21, away - 2.42;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 2.1; away - 2.2.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Total encounters - 6;
- Both teams have scored overall - 3 times;
- At the home team's ground - never.
Statistics: Qingdao Zhongneng vs Shandong Taishan
- Total matches played in the tournament: 23 vs 24;
- Total matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 10 vs 16;
- BTTS for Qingdao Zhongneng at home - 6 (50%);
- BTTS for Shandong Taishan away - 10 (83%).
Last 10 matches:
- Total BTTS matches: 3 vs 7;
- BTTS for Qingdao Zhongneng at home - 3 (50%);
- BTTS for Shandong Taishan away - 4 (80%).
- Shandong Taishan have both scored and conceded in their last 13 out of 15 away matches (Super League).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
The match promises to be intriguing due to the contrasting styles of the two teams: Qingdao's defensive caution against Shandong Taishan's aggressive attack. Considering the visitors' stats-seven consecutive matches with a total of over 2.5 goals-we can anticipate plenty of chances at both ends, even though the hosts tend to adopt a more closed style at home. Therefore, betting on over 2.5 goals seems the most logical option for this match, given the attacking prowess of the visitors and the hosts' desire to break their streak of poor results.