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On April 22, 2026, Qingdao Youth Island hosts Henan Jianye at the Qingdao Guzhenkou University City Sports Center in the Chinese Super League. The home team has a slight edge based on recent form and head-to-head encounters. The main lean is toward Qingdao securing a win or a draw, combined with careful goal considerations, making for compelling predictions and value bets.
These are our top betting tips and predictions for the match.
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 |
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6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 12 | -8 | 5 | D D L W L |
| 14 |
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6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 7 | -1 | 1 | L L L D W |
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MP | W | D | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Home | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Away | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
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CS | BTTS | FTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33% | 33% | 33% |
| Home | 50% | 50% | 0% |
| Away | 25% | 25% | 50% |
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MP | W | D | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Home | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Away | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
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CS | BTTS | FTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 0% | 67% | 33% |
| Home | 0% | 67% | 33% |
| Away | 0% | 67% | 33% |
Qingdao Youth Island, playing at home in Qingdao, enters the fixture with mixed recent results but a strong record against Henan Jianye. Henan's recent form shows some resilience away from home, but their defensive record suggests vulnerabilities. Injuries and squad updates are minimal, maintaining both teams' tactical setups. Expect an aggressive approach from Qingdao at the start, leveraging home advantage.
Qingdao Youth Island’s squad remains largely unchanged, with a focus on their attack to pressure Henan Jianye’s defense. Henan has reinforced their midfield but remains vulnerable at the back, especially on counters. No significant injuries reported, allowing both teams to field nearly their strongest lineups.
If Qingdao Youth Island scores first in the match against Henan Jianye, we could see a shift towards a more cautious approach from Henan, especially given their recent resilience shown in previous fixtures. The match could open up if the score remains level at halftime, heightening the chances of late goals. Historically, Qingdao has been solid at home but susceptible to conceding early,
Qingdao Youth Island tends to favor attacking play through wide areas and set-piece opportunities, which could be key against Henan Jianye's organized defense. Henan might focus on counter-attack chances, especially if Qingdao commits high. Style of play suggests a potentially open game with chances on both sides, but Qingdao's attacking intent makes them slightly more likely to control possession and create scoring opportunities.
See below all the main information for this match.
The match is scheduled for April 22, 2026 at Qingdao Guzhenkou University City Sports Center, with Qingdao playing at home. Recent form suggests Qingdao’s relative strength at home and their head-to-head record favor them slightly. Our main prediction favors Qingdao making a strong push for victory.
Considering recent competitive fixtures, expect an open game with multiple attacking opportunities. Qingdao's home form and head-to-head trends support an expectation of a close contest with potential for late goals.
The bet on Qingdao Youth Island to win or draw with under 3.5 goals offers solid value. Qingdao's home advantage combined with recent defensive stability makes this a safer bet.