Prediction for match Shandong Taishan — Dalian Yingbo

Match Analysis: Shandong Taishan vs Dalian Yingbo

In the Chinese Super League on April 4, Shandong Taishan will face Dalian Yingbo. The odds clearly favor Shandong Taishan: a win for them is priced at 1.54, a draw at 4.58, and a win for Dalian Yingbo at 5.61. In terms of probability, Shandong Taishan has a 62.08% chance of winning, a draw is at 20.87%, and Dalian Yingbo has a 17.04% chance. Thus, bookmakers prefer Shandong Taishan, which is also supported by the recent match statistics of both teams. Additional markets indicate high scoring potential: over 2.75 goals is priced at 1.53, both teams to score at 1.55, and Shandong Taishan's individual total over 2 at 1.77.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Shandong Taishan has had mixed results: on March 21, they lost to Yunnan Yukun 0-4, on March 14, they defeated Beijing Guoan 2-1, on November 22, they thrashed Wuhan Three Towns 5-1, on November 1, they beat Tianjin Jinmen Tiger 2-1, and on October 26, they overcame Shanghai Port 3-1. Dalian Yingbo's recent performances are as follows: on March 20, they won against Shanghai Port 1-0, on March 13, they lost to Wuhan Three Towns 1-4, on March 7, they were defeated by Shanghai Shenhua 3-5, on November 22, they lost to Shanghai Port 0-1, and on November 1, they drew with Meizhou Hakka 2-2. In their last head-to-head encounter on July 19, 2025, Dalian Yingbo defeated Shandong Taishan 2-0. On average over the last 5 matches, Shandong Taishan has 51.6% possession, receives 2.2 yellow cards, commits 16.2 fouls, and has 4.2 offsides per game. Dalian Yingbo averages 44% possession, 2.4 yellow cards, 10.4 fouls, and 2.2 offsides.

How Many Goals to Expect?

In Shandong Taishan's last five matches, the over 2.5 goals bet hit 5 out of 5 times, while for Dalian Yingbo, it hit 3 out of 5 times. The average number of goals in Shandong Taishan's matches is 4, with the team scoring 2.4 and conceding 1.6. Dalian Yingbo's average total is 3.8, with 1.4 goals scored and 2.4 conceded. Both teams have over 1.5 goals in the first and second halves 3 out of 5 times. Shandong Taishan most frequently scores between the 46th and 60th minutes and the 76th and 90th minutes (27% each), while Dalian Yingbo scores most often between the 31st and 45th minutes and the 61st and 75th minutes (25% each). Shandong Taishan concedes most often in the final stages (76-90, 38%), and Dalian Yingbo in three different periods: 0-15, 31-45, and 76-90 (29% each). Considering both teams' high scoring potential, frequent over 2.5 hits, and consistent average goals, betting on over 2.75 goals at 1.53 seems logical for this match.

Corners: Numbers and Possible Bets

Shandong Taishan averages 6.8 corners per match, while Dalian Yingbo averages 5.6. In their last 5 games, Shandong Taishan exceeded 9.5 corners three times, and Dalian Yingbo did so four times. Among available corner totals, the closest to the average sum (12.4) is the 10.5 total: over 10.5 is priced at 1.95, under at 1.97. Shandong Taishan is favored to win the corner battle with odds of 1.48. Based on the statistics, an active game on the flanks and a high number of corners can be expected, as confirmed by frequent over 9.5 hits.