Shandong Luneng takes a strong home position against Tianjin Teda as the Jinan Olympic Sports Center Stadium prepares to host this match. With odds of 1.82, the home team has a modest advantage, which aligns with their 46% average win rate when playing at home. Still, Shandong’s strength at home goes beyond statistics; their strength in attack, enhanced by an average xG of 1.74, much outweighs Tianjin’s 1.22 on the road.
On the other hand, Tianjin Teda come in as underdogs with a difficult 38% away win percentage and a dismal 54% losing rate, which is made worse by an xG against 1.64 on the road. Their propensity to trail at halftime in road games is a clear sign of their troubles, and Shandong will probably take advantage of this weakness.
The pre-match action has set the stage for an exhilarating showdown, with a total of eleven goals and set pieces. Both defenders are sure to face challenges with an average of 11.38 corner kicks per game. Anticipate a flurry of opportunities, highlighted by a 70% probability of seeing over 2.5 goals. This is driven by the attacking prowess and defensive fragility, which is critical considering the 1.64 BTTS odds.
Precision and patience will be the key in this high-stakes contest, where Shandong’s 19-point home edge will be crucial. The tension will be palpable as the match unfolds. Continue with care; history may not be able to break Tianjin’s determination, even while Jinan’s walls hold fast.