Market: Both teams to score
Odds: 8/11 @
In what could prove to be an enjoyable affair from the Jinan Olympic Sports Center on Thursday lunchtime, Shandong Taishan will welcome Changchun Yatai to town.
Starting with the hosts, marking their return from the international break with another thumping display, Shandong Taishan are enjoying what has been a real purple patch. Extending on their FA Cup adventure last week and punching their Round of 16 ticket thanks to a 6-1 romp away at Dongguan Guanlian, Choi Kang-hee’s side are unbeaten in each of their last eight domestic appearances across all formats a run that stems all the way back to a 2-1 loss against Meizhou Hakka on May 6th. With their stellar run of form highlighted by a 3-0 victory against Shenzhen on May 24th, the one-time South Korea boss will also be excited by his side’s continued success in the final third. Including an action-packed 3-3 stalemate away at Tianjin Jinmen Tiger last month, Shandong have now notched 19 strikes on their eight-match unbeaten romp. It should also be noted, Wednesday’s hosts have won each of their previous three home fixtures by an aggregate score of 7-1.
As for the visitors, while Changchun might have opened June in the midst of a brief wobble, Chen Yang’s side have come roaring back. Marking their return from the international break with a stunning 4-3 FA Cup victory away at Nanjing City last week, the Jilin-based outfit have impressed many across China since opening the 2023 campaign. Heading into the fortnight interval with a stellar 4-1 romp at home against Shenzhen on June 8th, the former Liaoning boss has also seen his side gain a reputation for their lively outcomes. Aside from a remarkable 4-2 defeat at the hands of Beijing Guoan earlier in the month, Wednesday’s guests have notched nine strikes in just their previous three domestic appearances. With their sights still set on mounting an AFC Champions League charge in 2023, neutrals could be treated to an enjoyable affair here. With three of the last four meetings between Thursday s opponents finishing with both teams finding the net, we are backing a similar outcome in midweek.
Bet: Both teams to score at Shandong Taishan vs Changchun Yatai 8/11 for Thursday s Chinese Super League matchup @
