vs Prediction, probable lineups, recent form & season stats

Shenzhen 2028 arrive on a good run over their last five outings: a 0-0 away draw against Dalian Kewei in the most recent round, preceded by a 1-0 home win against Xi'an Ronghai and a 0-1 home defeat to Hubei Chufeng Heli, their only loss of the run. Further back come a 1-1 away draw against Yichun Grand Tiger and, further back still, a 6-0 home win against Shangyu Pterosaur, the biggest margin of the run. Shandong Taishan II, on the other hand, arrive on a more uncertain run: a 1-2 away defeat to Jiangxi Liansheng in the most recent round, preceded by a 0-0 home draw against Langfang Glory City and a 2-2 away draw at Nantong Haimen Codion. Further back come a 0-1 home defeat to Dalian Yingbo B and, further back still, a 3-1 away win at Shanghai Port II. Of the two head-to-head meetings, the most recent, in October 2025, ended 5-0 at Shandong Taishan II's ground; the previous one, in September 2025, finished 0-1 at Shenzhen 2028's ground. The prediction may change in the hours before kick-off. Confirmed line-ups, late injuries, suspensions, rotation ahead of other fixtures and the state of the pitch and the weather can all alter the picture described above. In those cases the selection may be reviewed and updated within 12 to 24 hours of the match: this happens rarely, but when it does, the version published on this page is always the current one. The data and assessments here are provided for information and statistical purposes.