The Chinese Super League match between Shandong Taishan and Changchun Yatai will take place at Jinan Olympic Sports Center Stadium on Thursday at 5:05 pm IST.
By securing a victory against Changchun Yatai on Thursday, Shandong Taishan has the opportunity to surpass them in the Chinese Super League standings. Currently, Changchun holds the fifth position, two points ahead of their upcoming opponents.
Shandong Taishan narrowly missed out on defending their Chinese Super League title last season. They currently trail league leaders Shanghai Port by nine points, hindered by six draws in 12 matches. Despite this, they have lost only one of their last 12 games under new manager Choi Kang-hee. A win on Thursday could lift them to fourth place. However, a winning streak is crucial if they are to have a realistic chance of securing their fifth title.
Changchun recently earned promotion from China’s second tier and finished 13th last season. Despite being part of a closely-knit group, they comfortably avoided relegation. Under coach Chen Yang, they have higher aspirations this season, occupying fifth place with six wins out of 12 matches. Changchun boasts the league’s strongest offensive record, scoring 11 goals in their last three games. However, their defense lags behind with only three teams conceding more goals. Chen Yang will seek a determined performance from his players against Shandong to avoid being outmatched by their experienced opponents.
Shandong Taishan probable starting lineup: Wang, Ji, Shi, Zheng, Y Liu, Fellaini, Magalhaes, Huang, B Liu, Crysan, Chen
Changchun Yatai probable starting lineup: Wu, Abdugheni, Yi, Okore, Qi, Tan, Zulj, Zhang, Wang, Serginho, Abdusalam
Shandong Taishan
| Opponents | Score |
| Dongguan Guanlian | 6-1 (W) |
| Wuhan Three Towns | 1-1 (D) |
| Dalian Pro | 2-0 (W) |
| Qingdao Hainiu | 1-0 (W) |
| Shenzhen | 3-0 (W) |
Changchun Yatai
| Opponents | Score |
| Nanjing City | 4-3 (W) |
| Shenzhen | 4-1 (W) |
| Beijing Guoan | 3-4 (L) |
| Shanghai Port | 0-3 (L) |
| Qingdao Hainiu | 1-0 (W) |
In their previous five encounters, Shandong Taishan has emerged as the victor in four matches, with the fifth ending in a draw. This demonstrates their dominance over Changchun Yatai, a trend that is likely to continue. Shandong Taishan is currently in excellent form, winning four out of their last five matches, with the remaining one resulting in a draw. On the other hand, Changchun has suffered two defeats in their last five matches. Overall, Shandong Taishan holds the upper hand in their upcoming contest, although it would be interesting to see if Changchun can turn the tables in their favor.
The Chinese Super League match between Shandong Taishan and Changchun Yatai will take place at Jinan Olympic Sports Center Stadium on Thursday at 5:05 pm IST.
| Shandong Taishan vs Changchun Yatai | Key Details |
| Date | June 29 (China) |
| Venue | Jinan Olympic Sports Center Stadium |
| Kickoff time in China | 7:35 pm (Thursday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 9:30 pm (Thursday) |
Football fans in China can catch the live action via Migu.
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