Qingdao Youth Island and Shandong Luneng face each other on Saturday 08.22.2026, at 13:00 (UK Time), in a Chinese Super League 2026 match. The game will take place at Qingdao Youth Island's home ground, the .
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Qingdao Youth Island and Shandong Luneng, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Qingdao Youth Island vs Shandong Luneng
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Qingdao Youth Island preview
Qingdao Youth Island heads into the match with the following record in the Chinese Super League: in 23 matches, Qingdao Youth Island secured 7 victories, 12 draws, and 4 losses, maintaining an average of 1.43 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Qingdao Youth Island's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 7 victories so far.
Qingdao Youth Island has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 26 goals, of which 26 were scored in the Chinese Super League, resulting in an average of 1.13 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Nelson da Luz, who has found the back of the net 8 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Abdul-Aziz Yakubu has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 6 assists.
On the defensive side, Qingdao Youth Island has conceded 29 goals in the Chinese Super League (an average of 1.26 per game) and 29 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.26 per match in the 2026 campaign.
Shandong Luneng preview
Shandong Luneng comes into the game with 23 matches played so far in the Chinese Super League. They have secured 12 victories, 3 draws, and 8 losses, maintaining an average of 1.7 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 12 wins, 3 draws, and 8 losses.
Shandong Luneng's attack has been highly effective, scoring 42 goals during this period. Of that total, 42 were netted in the Chinese Super League, with an average of 1.83 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.83.
Shandong Luneng's offensive system is led by Crysan da Cruz Queiroz Barcelos, the team's top scorer this season. The brazilian forward has found the back of the net 14 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Valeri Qazaishvili. The forward has contributed with 7 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 38 goals with an average of 1.65 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 38 goals in 23 matches, averaging 1.65 per match.
Head to head: Qingdao Youth Island vs Shandong Luneng
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Qingdao Youth Island
China - Chinese Super League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D D W W D |
1.8 |
| Home | D W D W W |
2.2 |
| Away | D W L W W |
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 33% | 27% |
| Goals | 2.39 | 2 | 2.82 |
| Scored | 1.13 | 1.25 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.26 | 0.75 | 1.82 |
| Both Teams to Score | 61% | 67% | 55% |
| Without Conceding | 30% | 33% | 27% |
| Failed To Score | 26% | 17% | 36% |
| 1st to Score | 48% | 58% | 36% |
|
xG
|
1.23 | 1.29 | 1.16 |
|
xGA
|
1.48 | 1.26 | 1.72 |
Shandong Luneng
China - Chinese Super League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W W L L |
1.8 |
| Home | W W L W D |
2 |
| Away | W L L W L |
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 52% | 58% | 45% |
| Goals | 3.48 | 3.75 | 3.18 |
| Scored | 1.83 | 2.33 | 1.27 |
| Conceded | 1.65 | 1.42 | 1.91 |
| Both Teams to Score | 74% | 92% | 55% |
| Without Conceding | 13% | 8% | 18% |
| Failed To Score | 13% | 0% | 27% |
| 1st to Score | 48% | 58% | 45% |
|
xG
|
1.57 | 1.87 | 1.25 |
|
xGA
|
1.58 | 1.31 | 1.88 |
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