Shandong Luneng Taishan FC vs Zhejiang Professional FC Best odds and tips

Shandong Luneng Taishan FC are the favourites to win Saturday’s Super League 2025 clash with Zhejiang Professional FC at odds of 1.75, while the visitors are 4.50 to take the points and the draw is 3.60. The hosts are 5th in the table with 17 points from 11 games, which is a decent return that keeps them in the top half of the table, while Zhejiang are 8th with 15 points from 11 games. Shandong have won only one of their last five Super League games (D1, L3), but the most recent two have been away at Yunnan Yukun (1-2 defeat) and at home to Qingdao Hainiu (1-1 draw).

Kang-Hee Choi has been a breath of fresh air for Shandong since his appointment in May 2023, instilling discipline and structure to a team that had been playing a chaotic brand of football. His tactical plans are pragmatic and balanced, but with a strong base, Shandong have been able to make the most of their set pieces and create chances. Zhejiang Professional are another team that have a new coach and a new approach, with Raul Caneda bringing his proactive edge to the club since January 2025. His teams play with a high tempo and press aggressively, although there is a clear weakness to their away-day form. The visitors have failed to win their last two away games at Shandong, so this will be a tough assignment for them. The hosts have been consistent scorers at home, so both teams to score is a good play.

Cryzan is the main goal threat for Shandong Taishan FC with six Super League 2025 goals in 10 appearances, three of which have come in their last five games. Zhejiang Professional’s Yudong Wang has six goals in 10 appearances this term, four of which have come in the last five. Jin Cheng has been the midfield maestro for Zhejiang with three assists in the last five games and has been integral to the team scoring nine goals in that run. Shandong will set up to be solid and structured while Zhejiang will want to press and play at a high tempo, so it could be a fascinating match-up of structure versus adventure. The midfield battles will be key and the game could be decided by moments of transition, but Shandong are the favourites for a reason and Zhejiang have struggled away from home.