Looking at their recent form and tactical setups, Shanghai SIPG enters the match as the favorites, especially considering their recent away victories and strong attacking record. Qingdao Jonoon, struggling at home and with limited recent success, faces an uphill task. Shanghai’s aggressive pressing and possession-based style contrast Qingdao’s defensive, counter-attacking approach, which could lead to a game of sustained pressure from Shanghai, with moments of threat on the counter for Qingdao.
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These are our top betting tips and predictions for the match.
Shanghai SIPG is expected to take an early lead, leveraging their superior attacking line and previous quick goal patterns. The second half prediction points to a maintained advantage or possibly a comfortable win.
The match is predicted to stay under 2.5 goals, as both sides have solid defensive records and Qingdao’s attack has been inconsistent. Expect a cautious game with fewer goals.
Shanghai SIPG is likely to dominate the game, with a predicted win or draw. The Asian handicap suggests backing Shanghai SIPG or a double chance for draw or Shanghai SIPG, reflecting their recent head-to-head success and strong form.
Neither team is particularly reliable in front of goal recently, with Qingdao struggling significantly at home and Shanghai exhibiting a strong defensive record. Both teams to score seems unlikely.
The match on October 17 is predicted to favor Shanghai SIPG, who are expected to win or at least secure a draw based on recent form, head-to-head history, and tactical strength. Qingdao's recent struggles at home suggest they will find it tough to contain Shanghai’s attack.
In their recent encounters, Shanghai SIPG has showcased clear dominance, winning the last five meetings without any draw outcomes. Qingdao Jonoon has found it difficult to secure points against them, especially at Qingdao Youth Football Stadium.
Both teams report minor injuries with no key players missing in the upcoming fixture. Qingdao relies heavily on their experienced defenders and midfielders, while Shanghai SIPG is also relatively healthy with their main attacking options available.
Shanghai SIPG is expected to deploy a 4-2-3-1 formation, focusing on high pressing and possession football. Qingdao likely will set up in a more defensive 5-4-1, prioritizing counter-attacks and defensive solidity. Shanghai SIPG’s pressing intensity is higher, aiming to regain possession quickly, while Qingdao prefers to absorb pressure and hit on the break, potentially affecting the match’s tempo and outcome.
Shanghai SIPG has been in excellent form, winning their last five matches, showing high attacking efficiency and defensive resilience. Qingdao, on the other hand, has only won one of their last five, with struggles in attack and stability at the back.
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The match preview indicates that Shanghai SIPG is heavily favored given their recent dominant performances and historical success over Qingdao Jonoon. Qingdao, however, has struggled at home and has a recent form of just 20%, making Shanghai’s chances very strong.
