Our Shandong Taishan vs Qingdao West Coast Prediction: 3-1
Shandong Taishan vs Qingdao West Coast in the China Super League is scheduled for an 11:35 GMT kick-off on Friday May 1, 2026. A 3-1 result in favor of the hosts is our top pick, yet with both sides creating chances, over 2.5 goals remains an appealing option.
This Shandong Taishan vs Qingdao West Coast prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Shandong Taishan's Last Match – Henan vs Shandong Taishan
Shandong Taishan must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 1-0 China Super League victory over Henan in their last outing. In that match, Shandong Taishan saw 41% of the ball and created 7 goal attempts, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Henan | 59% | 5 (2) | 0.36 | 56 |
 Shandong Taishan | 41% | 7 (2) | 0.66 | 29 |
Qingdao West Coast's Last Match – Qingdao West Coast vs Liaoning Ironman
Qingdao West Coast should win to turn things around after settling for a 1-1 China Super League draw against Liaoning Ironman on April 11. In that match, Qingdao West Coast recorded 25% possession, attempting 6 shots on goal, with 5 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Qingdao West Coast | 25% | 6 (5) | 0.87 | 32 |
 Liaoning Ironman | 75% | 15 (8) | 1.2 | 57 |
Shandong Taishan vs Qingdao West Coast Stats
Key Stats
| Shandong Taishan | Qingdao West Coast | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.43 | Attacking Strength | 0.89 |
| 0.67 | Defence Strength | 1.04 |
| 2 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 2 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Shandong Taishan are averaging 2.0 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Qingdao West Coast average 1.0 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.