What to expect
We expect about 2.1 goals from Shanghai Shenhua and 1.6 from Shandong Taishan, so Shanghai Shenhua come out ahead by a nose. Put together, that is around 3.8 goals in the game, and a match we expect to open up at both ends.
Our pick: Under 4.5 goals. This has the look of a cagey, low-scoring game — around 3.8 goals in total (xG 2.1-1.6), keeping it under more often than not (about 79%). Clear chances should be at a premium.
We put the chance of that landing at about 79 out of 100. The price on offer is 1.42, which works out at about 70 out of 100. That gap is the whole reason this is on the site: we rate it more likely than the price does, and the price looks good to us because of it.
Recent meetings
One thing to watch
It only takes one early goal to change how both sides play, and a low total can unravel in a single quick spell.
