Match Prediction
Match Prediction
China
Preview
Football fans, mark your calendars for October 4, 2025, as the Chinese Super League serves up an intriguing encounter at the Jinan Olympic Sports Center Stadium. Our Shandong Luneng vs Yunnan Yukun prediction dives deep into the stats, tactics, and betting odds, offering a comprehensive look at what promises to be a high-scoring and entertaining fixture. Whether you’re a sports betting enthusiast or just love a good football story, this preview is for you.
Shandong Luneng (or Shandong Taishan, as some still call them) have been a force at home this season, sitting comfortably in 5th place with 42 points. Their home win rate of 67% in the Super League is nothing to sneeze at, and their recent matches have been a rollercoaster of goals. Eight straight league games have seen over 2.5 goals, including a 7.0 demolition of Beijing Guoan and a 3-3 thriller with Shanghai Shenhua. Clearly, if you’re hoping for a dull 0-0, this isn’t the match for you.
Yunnan Yukun, meanwhile, are 9th in the table with 31 points. Their away form has been shaky, with four losses in their last six road trips. The numbers don’t lie: a 1-5 defeat to Chengdu Rongcheng and a 7-0 cup loss to Beijing Guoan show their defensive frailties. Still, they have attacking threats—Oscar Maritu leads the line with 8 goals, supported by Pedro Henrique and Hou Yongyong. Manager Jörn Andersen prefers a 4-4-2, relying on Alexandru Ionita’s creativity and the energy of Hou in midfield. Defensively, Ma Zhen is often called into action, and the backline can be combative, if sometimes overwhelmed.
Shandong’s tactical approach is built around possession—expect them to control the ball for about 65% of the match. Their star man, Valeri Qazaishvili, is the league’s top scorer with 22 goals, and he’ll be the main threat for Yunnan’s defenders. The home side’s squad value (€11.52m) edges out Yunnan’s (€8.71m), hinting at greater depth and quality.
The head to head record this season stands at one win apiece, with Yunnan Yukun surprising everyone with a 3-2 home victory back in May. Shandong, however, have shown they can pull off upsets too, as seen in their 4-2 away win over Kawasaki Frontale earlier this year. Both teams have a knack for drama—Yunnan’s 4-4 draw with Shanghai Shenhua is proof that they can score and concede in equal measure.
Now, let’s get into the numbers that matter for sports betting fans. The betting odds are stacked in favor of a home win (1.35), with a draw at 5.3 and an away win at 7.0. Our NerdyTips AI gives the Shandong Luneng vs Yunnan Yukun prediction a strong tilt towards the hosts, but the real value might be in the goals market.
For those who love a good punt, the 1x2 prediction is a home win, with a trust rating of 5.7 and odds of 1.35. But the real excitement lies in the over/under market, where over 3.5 goals is backed with high confidence. If you’re looking for betting tips, this is where the smart money seems to be.
To sum up, our Shandong Luneng vs Yunnan Yukun prediction points to a lively, attacking match with plenty of chances and goals. Shandong’s superior home form, squad depth, and attacking firepower make them favorites, but Yunnan’s unpredictability and recent head to head win mean they can’t be written off. For sports betting fans, the over 3.5 goals market offers both value and excitement, while a home win looks likely but not guaranteed. As always, football has a way of surprising us—so sit back, enjoy the game, and may your bets be as accurate as our AI’s predictions!
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The odd of the best tip is increasing. The initial odd was: 1.68
O3.5 -133
At least 4 goals will be scored in the match with odds of -1331 -286
Shandong L is expected to win with odds of -286Over 3.5 -133
At least 4 goals will be scored in the matchYes -204
Both teams are expected to score1X&O2.5 -244
Home win/draw and over 2.5 goals
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China - Super League| Team | Matches | Goals | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
SHANGHAI SIPG | 29 | 71-44 | 63 |
| 2 |
Shanghai | 29 | 64-34 | 61 |
| 3 |
Chengdu Better | 29 | 59-27 | 59 |
| 4 |
Beijing Guoan | 29 | 64-45 | 54 |
| 5 |
Shandong | 29 | 64-45 | 50 |
| 6 |
Tianjin Teda | 29 | 39-38 | 44 |
| 7 |
Hangzhou | 29 | 58-49 | 41 |
| 8 |
Yunnan Yukun | 29 | 46-51 | 41 |
| 9 |
Qingdao Youth | 29 | 38-43 | 37 |
| 10 |
Henan Jianye | 29 | 51-47 | 36 |
| 11 |
Dalian Zhixing | 29 | 30-44 | 36 |
| 12 |
Sichuan Jiuniu | 29 | 34-58 | 26 |
| 13 |
Wuhan Three | 29 | 33-57 | 25 |
| 14 |
Qingdao Jonoon | 29 | 33-46 | 24 |
| 15 |
Meizhou Kejia | 29 | 35-66 | 21 |
| 16 |
Changchun | 29 | 26-51 | 19 |
