Chinese Super League - Qingdao West Coast vs Shandong Taishan

Recent performance: Qingdao West Coast won 2 and drew 3 in the first 5 rounds, undefeated, scored 12 goals and conceded 9, good offensive firepower, but there is room for improvement in defence. Shandong Taishan, with 4 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss and 13 points, are in 2nd place, with a 4-0 win over Shenzhen Xinpengcheng in the last round, and the foreign aid trident of Zeka, Kressan and Kazayishvili is in good shape. History: In the past 4 meetings between the two sides, Qingdao West Coast won 1, drew 1 and lost 2, scoring 1 and conceding 7 goals. However, Shandong Taishan didn't win in their two league meetings last season, so Qingdao West Coast is not afraid of their opponents psychologically. Comparison of lineups: Shandong Taishan has a thicker lineup, with strong foreigners, such as Kressan and Zeka, who have strong scoring ability, and midfielder Li Yuanyi, whose passing ability is also outstanding. Qingdao West Coast has a relatively young squad with some potential, and foreigners Aziz and Davidson have also played well. However, Shandong Taishan's main right back Gao Zhunyi is out injured, which may have a certain impact on the defence. Tactical style: Shandong Taishan mostly adopt 4231 formation, emphasising the cooperation between foreigners and local players, and organising attacks through midfield control, which is rich in offensive means. Qingdao West Coast also relies on midfield organisation, and may use the individual ability and speed of foreign aiders to find counter-attack opportunities. Match prediction: Shandong Taishan have the overall advantage, their foreigners are in excellent form and they have rich experience in the league. However, Qingdao West Coast has the advantage of home field and more physical reserves, which may create some trouble for Shandong Taishan. All in all, a narrow win or draw is more likely for Shandong Taishan, with some predictions suggesting a 2-1 or 2-2 scoreline.