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Chinese Super League · Round 9 · Friday, May 01 2026

Shandong Taishan
1 · 1
Full time

Qingdao West Coast
Jinan Olympic Sports Center, Jinan
Events 2 goals · 10 cards · 9 subs
2'
X. Peng
Yellow card
27'
Cryzan
Yellow card
42'
⚽
S. Memisevic 0 - 1
assist by Davidson
HT 0 - 1
46'
⇄
↑ G. Madruga
↓ S. Songchen
46'
⇄
↑ T. Wang
↓ Z. Huang
47'
T. Wang
Yellow card
64'
⇄
↑ Y. Li
↓ L. Duan
69'
⇄
↑ C. Zhang
↓ X. Zhang
72'
⇄
↑ Z. Chen
↓ X. Wenneng
74'
⚽
Zeca 1 - 1
assist by Cryzan
75'
H. Li
Yellow card
75'
Zeca
Yellow card
79'
Y. Dong
Yellow card
81'
⇄
↑ H. Song
↓ Y. Dong
81'
⇄
↑ Z. Yang
↓ X. Peng
85'
Rezende
Yellow card
90'+2
⇄
↑ P. Xiao
↓ V. Qazaishvili
90'+6
H. Song
Yellow card
90'+6
⇄
↑ J. Weiwei
↓ Aziz
Post
Unknown
Red card
Post
Unknown
Yellow card
FT 1 - 1
Momentum
0'HTFT
Top stats
61%
Ball possession
39%
0
Expected goals (xG)
0
20
Total shots
10
2
Big chances
2
Team form
Shandong Taishan 2W · 1D · 2L
@ Qingdao Hainiu 1–4
@ Tianjin Jinmen Tiger 2–1
vs Shanghai Port 1–1
@ Henan FC 1–0
vs Dalian Yingbo FC 1–2
Qingdao West Coast 0W · 4D · 1L
@ Chongqing Tonglianglong FC 1–1
vs Henan FC 0–0
@ Qingdao Hainiu 0–0
vs Liaoning Tieren FC 1–1
@ Chengdu Rongcheng 1–5
Top Players
Shandong Taishan
Cryzan
F · 🅰 1
7.8
Z. Gao
D
7.7
Zeca
F · ⚽ 1
7.6
Qingdao West Coast
S. Memisevic
D · ⚽ 1
8.5
Davidson
M · 🅰 1
7.1
Rezende
M
7.0
Head to Head
2
Shandong Taishan
1
Draws
1
Qingdao West Coast
Last 4 meetings · 3.0 avg goals
Match Facts
StadiumJinan Olympic Sports Center · Jinan
Capacity56808
CountryChina
KickoffFri, May 01 2026 · 15:35 UTC
Round9
CompetitionChinese Super League
Model Predictions #predict
✓ Hit · Top pick
Over 1.5 goals
92%
confidence
Both Teams to Score
● BTTS Yes · 58% 42% · BTTS No
Total Goals 1.5 PICK
● Over 1.5 goals · 92% 8% · Under 1.5 goals
Total Goals 2.5
Over 2.5 goals · 71% 29% · Under 2.5 goals ●
Total Goals 3.5
Over 3.5 goals · 39% 61% · Under 3.5 goals ●
Match preview AI

Shandong Taishan are the heavy favorites here, but Qingdao West Coast's stubborn defense could make this a grind. 🏟️ The hosts have won two of their last three, though they did get humbled 1–4 away at Qingdao Hainiu recently. Meanwhile, West Coast are stuck in draw hell — four of their last five matches ended level, and they're missing Riccieli at the back.

Taishan's edge in the head-to-head (2 wins vs 1) gives them confidence, but West Coast's rock-solid defensive shape means breaking them down won't be trivial.

Key storylines:

  • Taishan's attacking trio of Cryzan, Zeca, and V. Qazaishvili need to convert chances; West Coast have been stingy in recent weeks
  • Riccieli's absence leaves West Coast thin on defense, a gap Taishan's front line should probe relentlessly
  • Another draw incoming? West Coast draw specialists could frustrate the hosts despite the quality gap

Expected lineups:

  • Shandong Taishan: D. Wang, P. Álvaro, Z. Gao, G. Madruga, Z. Huang, Zeca, V. Qazaishvili, Cryzan
  • Qingdao West Coast: H. Li, P. Wang, S. Memisevic, Davidson, Rezende, N. Luz, Aziz, D. Gao

Best picks:

  • Total Goals 1.5: Over 1.5 goals

Prediction:

Shandong Taishan 2–0 Qingdao West Coast — Taishan lean to dominate a West Coast side stretched thin defensively. 🎯

Head Coaches
Maozhen Su
Maozhen Su
Zhi Zheng
Zhi Zheng
Shandong Taishan 5-4-1
Starting XI
14 D. Wang
G · 90'
7.0
7 X. Wenneng ↓ 72'
M · 72'
7.3
15 S. Songchen ↓ 46'
D · 45'
6.5
23 P. Álvaro
D · 90'
6.9
33 Z. Gao
D · 90'
7.7
11 Y. Liu
M · 90'
7.1
9 Cryzan
F · 90'
7.8
35 Z. Huang ↓ 46'
M · 45'
6.7
24 L. Duan ↓ 64'
M · 64'
6.5
10 V. Qazaishvili ↓ 90'
F · 89'
7.1
19 Zeca ⚽
F · 90'
7.6
Substitutes (12)
6 T. Wang ↑ 46'
D
7.2
8 G. Madruga ↑ 46'
M
6.9
22 Y. Li ↑ 64'
M
6.6
37 Z. Chen ↑ 72'
M
6.8
3 P. Xiao ↑ 90'
D
36 Q. Liu
G
2 Y. Ruiqi
D
5 Z. Zheng
D
21 B. Liu
M
29 C. Pu
M
20 P. Delgado
M
41 L. Junwei
F
Qingdao West Coast 5-4-1
Starting XI
16 H. Li
G · 90'
6.7
19 Y. Dong ↓ 81'
D · 81'
6.0
15 P. Wang
D · 90'
6.3
5 S. Memisevic ⚽
D · 90'
8.5
23 Rezende
M · 90'
7.0
22 G. Wang
D · 90'
6.8
10 N. Luz
M · 90'
6.5
8 X. Zhang ↓ 69'
M · 69'
6.4
25 X. Peng ↓ 81'
M · 81'
6.3
11 Davidson
M · 90'
7.1
9 Aziz ↓ 90'
F · 89'
6.8
Substitutes (12)
28 C. Zhang ↑ 69'
D
6.3
13 H. Song ↑ 81'
D
6.5
30 Z. Yang ↑ 81'
M
6.5
29 J. Weiwei ↑ 90'
M
37 D. Hang
G
26 S. Liu
G
36 J. Sun
D
32 H. Ding
D
3 H. Zhao
D
58 F. Haiyang
M
45 L. Xiaolong
M
27 A. Aisikaer
F
Match stats Final
Top stats
61%
Ball possession
39%
0
Expected goals (xG)
0
20
Total shots
10
3
Shots on target
2
2
Big chances
2
346
Accurate passes
197
21
Fouls
17
5
Corners
6
Expected goals
0
Total xG
0
0
xG open play
0
0
xG set play
0
0
Non-penalty xG
0
0
xG on target (xGOT)
0
Shots
20
Total shots
10
9
Shots off target
5
3
Shots on target
2
8
Blocked shots
3
2
Hit woodwork
0
9
Shots inside box
9
11
Shots outside box
1
Passes
417
Passes
265
346
Accurate passes
197
42/57 (74%)
Long balls
17/47 (36%)
4/18 (22%)
Crosses
7/20 (35%)
19
Throws
17
32
Touches in opp. box
24
1
Offsides
1
Defense
27
Tackles
16
7
Interceptions
11
8
Blocks
3
19
Clearances
35
1
Keeper saves
2
Duels
58
Duels
42
53/95 (56%)
Ground duels won
42/95 (44%)
23/37 (62%)
Aerial duels won
14/38 (37%)
11/18 (61%)
Successful dribbles
9/21 (43%)
Discipline
3
Yellow cards
4
0
Red cards
0
Shots · 30
5' Off target
P. Álvaro
Right foot · Corner
xG
0.0
xGOT
—
5' Hit post
V. Qazaishvili
Right foot · Counter
xG
0.0
xGOT
—
7' Saved
Zeca
Right foot · Assisted
xG
0.0
xGOT
—
9' Blocked
P. Wang
Right foot · Set piece
xG
0.0
xGOT
—
10' Off target
S. Memisevic
Header · Corner
xG
0.0
xGOT
—
15' Off target
X. Zhang
Right foot · Set piece
xG
0.0
xGOT
—
29' Off target
X. Wenneng
Left foot · Assisted
xG
0.0
xGOT
—
29' Blocked
Cryzan
Right foot · Assisted
xG
0.0
xGOT
—
31' Saved
Zeca
Right foot · Counter
xG
0.0
xGOT
—
33' Off target
S. Memisevic
Header · Corner
xG
0.0
xGOT
—
34' Off target
Cryzan
Right foot · Free kick
xG
0.0
xGOT
—
39' Off target
Rezende
Header · Assisted
xG
0.0
xGOT
—
42' Goal
S. Memisevic
Left foot · Assisted
xG
0.0
xGOT
—
42' Blocked
N. Luz
Right foot · Open play
xG
0.0
xGOT
—
45'+2 Blocked
Cryzan
Right foot · Free kick
xG
0.0
xGOT
—
45'+3 Blocked
V. Qazaishvili
Right foot · Corner
xG
0.0
xGOT
—
45'+3 Blocked
X. Wenneng
Right foot · Corner
xG
0.0
xGOT
—
54' Blocked
Cryzan
Right foot · Free kick
xG
0.0
xGOT
—
55' Blocked
Aziz
Right foot · Assisted
xG
0.0
xGOT
—
56' Off target
N. Luz
Left foot · Corner
xG
0.0
xGOT
—
60' Off target
G. Madruga
Right foot · Set piece
xG
0.0
xGOT
—
66' Hit post
Y. Liu
Left foot · Set piece
xG
0.0
xGOT
—
67' Blocked
V. Qazaishvili
Right foot · Assisted
xG
0.0
xGOT
—
68' Saved
X. Zhang
Header · Assisted
xG
0.0
xGOT
—
74' Goal
Zeca
Right foot · Assisted
xG
0.0
xGOT
—
80' Off target
V. Qazaishvili
Header · Assisted
xG
0.0
xGOT
—
82' Off target
Cryzan
Right foot · Open play
xG
0.0
xGOT
—
87' Off target
G. Madruga
Left foot · Assisted
xG
0.0
xGOT
—
90' Blocked
Z. Chen
Right foot · Open play
xG
0.0
xGOT
—
90'+3 Blocked
Cryzan
Left foot · Open play
xG
0.0
xGOT
—
Player stats
Shandong Taishan vs Qingdao West Coast · Last 4 meetings
2
Shandong Taishan
1
Draws
1
Qingdao West Coast
DateHomeScoreAway
2025-08-24 Shandong Taishan 3 – 2 Qingdao West Coast
2025-04-15 Qingdao West Coast 1 – 5 Shandong Taishan
2024-09-13 Shandong Taishan 0 – 1 Qingdao West Coast
2024-05-04 Qingdao West Coast 0 – 0 Shandong Taishan
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