Shandong Taishan vs Yunnan Yukun prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, July 10, 2026
Super League China
In the 18th round of the Chinese Super League on July 10, 2026, Shandong Taishan will face Yunnan Yukun. This is a clash between clubs from the upper part of the table.
Shandong Taishan vs Yunnan Yukun: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from Jinan finished fifth last season with 53 points. However, this time they had to start with a six-point penalty. Nevertheless, they still managed a decent start. But since the end of May, their results have clearly worsened. They thrashed Liaoning 5-1. But in the last round, they lost again—0-2 away to Beijing.
The team from Yuxi, having entered the Super League in 2025, finished exactly in the middle of the table, in eighth place, with 42 points. This season also started well, and by summer, they had an equal number of wins and losses. After a setback against Qingdao Hainiu, they beat Henan 2-1 at home.
The hosts maintain parity—scoring 1.76 goals per match, while conceding 1.65 per round. Ionita and his teammates have a slightly better ratio: they score 1.82 and concede 1.71 goals per match.
Head-to-Head: Shandong Taishan vs Yunnan Yukun
Last season, in their first meeting with this opponent, Yunnan took four out of six points and won at home this year as well.
The home side is viewed as the clear favorite. However, it's safer to bet on the neutral "total under 4.0 goals" (odds – 1.60).
Shandong Taishan vs Yunnan Yukun: Key Stats and Trends
- Shandong Taishan have lost three of their last five matches
- 71% of Shandong Taishan's matches end with goals from both teams and the average total goals per match is 3.41
- Yunnan Yukun have lost two of their last four games
- 76% of Yunnan Yukun's matches end with goals from both teams and the average total goals per match is 3.53
Shandong Taishan vs Yunnan Yukun: Probable Starting Line-ups
Shandong Taishan lines up in a 1-4-3-3 formation (probable lineup): Wang Dalei – Liu Yang, Zheng Zheng, Huang Zhengyu, Xie Wenneng – Guilherme Madruga, Imran Memet, Chen Zeshi – Kazaishvili, Zeka, Cryzan
Yunnan Yukun lines up in a 1-4-3-3 formation (probable lineup): Wang Zhifeng – Burke, Shi Ke, Huang Zichang, Zhang Chenliang – Zhang Yufeng, Ye Chugui, Zhao Yuhao – Maritu, Ionita, Kleber
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