Football enthusiasts are gearing up for a pivotal China Super League match on 02.08.2026, where Qingdao Youth Island will take on Qingdao Jonoon. Slightly ahead in the odds, Qingdao Youth Island is keen to solidify their standing, but Qingdao Jonoon will not make it easy. Our preview provides an in-depth look at both teams, focusing on recent results and player performances. Read our prediction carefully to guide your betting choices.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Dalian Zhixing | 18 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 28/32 | 28 |
| 4 | Qingdao Youth Island | 20 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 24/29 | 28 |
| 5 | Yunnan Yukun | 19 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 36/35 | 25 |
| 14 | Tianjin Teda | 19 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 26/22 | 14 |
| 15 | Wuhan Three Towns | 19 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 27/34 | 14 |
| 16 | Qingdao Jonoon | 20 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 30/38 | 14 |
Key Player Statistics: Qingdao Youth Island vs Qingdao Jonoon
Qingdao Youth Island vs Qingdao Jonoon Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super League | Qingdao Jonoon | Qingdao Youth Island | 17.04.2026 | 0-0 |
| Super League | Qingdao Youth Island | Qingdao Jonoon | 29.06.2025 | 1-0 |
| Super League | Qingdao Jonoon | Qingdao Youth Island | 23.02.2025 | 2-2 |
| Super League | Qingdao Jonoon | Qingdao Youth Island | 07.07.2024 | 3-1 |
| Super League | Qingdao Youth Island | Qingdao Jonoon | 30.03.2024 | 1-0 |
| League One | Qingdao Jonoon | Qingdao Youth Island | 24.11.2022 | 1-1 |
| League One | Qingdao Youth Island | Qingdao Jonoon | 01.11.2022 | 1-5 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super League | Shenyang Urban | Qingdao Youth Island | 25.07.2026 | 0-1 |
| FA Cup | Chongqing Tongliang Long | Qingdao Youth Island | 21.07.2026 | 2-0 |
| Super League | Qingdao Youth Island | Chengdu Better City | 17.07.2026 | 1-1 |
| Super League | Sichuan Jiuniu | Qingdao Youth Island | 11.07.2026 | 3-0 |
| Super League | Qingdao Youth Island | SHANGHAI SIPG | 04.07.2026 | 2-1 |
| Super League | Qingdao Youth Island | Hangzhou Greentown | 28.06.2026 | 3-1 |
| FA Cup | Xi'an Ronghai | Qingdao Youth Island | 19.06.2026 | 1-1 |
| Super League | Qingdao Youth Island | Shanghai Shenhua | 30.05.2026 | 2-2 |
| Super League | Yunnan Yukun | Qingdao Youth Island | 24.05.2026 | 2-3 |
| Super League | Qingdao Youth Island | Beijing Guoan | 19.05.2026 | 1-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super League | Qingdao Jonoon | Tianjin Teda | 25.07.2026 | 0-2 |
| FA Cup | Shanghai Shenhua | Qingdao Jonoon | 21.07.2026 | 4-1 |
| Super League | Henan Jianye | Qingdao Jonoon | 17.07.2026 | 5-1 |
| Super League | Hangzhou Greentown | Qingdao Jonoon | 14.07.2026 | 3-2 |
| Super League | Qingdao Jonoon | Chengdu Better City | 05.07.2026 | 1-1 |
| Super League | Qingdao Jonoon | Yunnan Yukun | 26.06.2026 | 4-2 |
| FA Cup | Wuxi Wugou | Qingdao Jonoon | 20.06.2026 | 2-2 |
| Super League | Sichuan Jiuniu | Qingdao Jonoon | 30.05.2026 | 3-2 |
| Super League | Qingdao Jonoon | Chongqing Tongliang Long | 24.05.2026 | 0-1 |
| Super League | Shenyang Urban | Qingdao Jonoon | 20.05.2026 | 2-1 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Qingdao Youth Island VS Qingdao Jonoon
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Qingdao Youth Island vs Qingdao Jonoon
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Qingdao Youth Island vs Qingdao Jonoon
htmlThere are local derbies, and then there is this. Qingdao Youth Island hosting Qingdao Jonoon in the China Super League is the kind of fixture that splits families, divides neighborhoods, and gets the whole city talking. But this time, there is far more on the line than bragging rights alone.
Youth Island sit fourth in the table with 28 points from 20 games. They are in the conversation for the top positions. Jonoon, on the other hand, are 16th with just 14 points. That is a relegation fight. The gap between these two clubs right now is enormous, and that contrast makes this derby absolutely fascinating.
Here is what you need to watch for — Youth Island's recent form is a genuine rollercoaster. They beat SHANGHAI SIPG at home, thrashed Hangzhou Greentown 3-1, and grabbed a brilliant away win at Dalian. But they also shipped five goals at Chengdu and got hammered 3-0 at Sichuan. This team can dazzle and disappear within the same week. Their goal difference tells the story — 24 scored but 29 conceded in 20 games. They create. They also leak.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about Jonoon being a lost cause. They have actually scored 30 league goals this season. That is more than Youth Island. The problem is they have conceded 38. When Jonoon attack, things happen. Their wins over Wuhan Three Towns, SHANGHAI SIPG, and Shandong Luneng earlier in the season showed genuine quality going forward. The issue is they fall apart defensively at the worst moments. Their last three results — a 5-1 defeat at Henan, a 3-2 loss at Hangzhou, and a 0-2 home defeat to Tianjin — make grim reading right now.
The head-to-head history adds another layer. From seven meetings, each team has its moments. Youth Island won the last home encounter 1-0. The most recent derby ended goalless. Before that, Jonoon won 3-1. This fixture rarely follows logic. That said, playing at home with a 14-point advantage in the table should count for something today.
Here is a surprising pattern worth noting. Both of these teams are involved in an extraordinary number of draws. Youth Island have drawn at least seven league games this season, with a string of 1-1 results suggesting they often settle into stalemates when the pressure builds. The draw at 3.75 deserves serious attention from a value perspective. The last derby also ended 0-0.
My eye is on Nélson Luz. Youth Island's top scorer has eight goals in 18 appearances and will be the biggest threat in this match. Jonoon's leaky defence, which has shipped five on two separate occasions recently, will need to account for him from the first whistle. I fully expect Luz to be involved in a goal here.
On the discipline side, Rezende for Youth Island already carries a red card this season. Wang Peng has six yellows. In a heated derby atmosphere, cards are very much on the table. The bookings market looks well worth exploring.
My prediction is a Youth Island win, but I would not bet against goals at both ends given how open both defences have been all season. I fancy Youth Island to win 2-1, with Luz scoring and the game staying lively throughout. For betting value, Youth Island to win combined with both teams to score looks like the sharpest angle here.
Two clubs from the same city. Sixteen league places between them. The whole of Qingdao is watching. Do not miss this one.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Li Hao | China PR | 22 | Goalkeeper | 185 | 75 |
| Wang Peng | China PR | 33 | Defender | 185 | 70 |
| A. Mezani | Albania | 23 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| H. Li | n/a | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a | |
| Song Haoyu | China PR | 24 | Defender | 169 | 68 |
| S. Memišević | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 32 | Defender | 186 cm | 84 kg |
| Wang Peng | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a | |
| He Longhai | China PR | 24 | Defender | 171 | 63 |
| Liu Xiaolong | China PR | 22 | Midfielder | 177 | 70 |
| Zhanpeng Yang | China | 19 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Rezende | Brazil | 31 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Davidson | Brazil | 35 | Midfielder | 177 | 75 |
| Barak Braunshtain | Hong Kong | 27 | Attacker | 170 cm | 61 kg |
| A. Yakubu | Ghana | 27 | Attacker | 181 | 77 |
| Meng Jingchao | China PR | 22 | Midfielder | 181 | 67 |
| Aifeierding Aisikaer | n/a | Attacker | n/a | n/a | |
| Ding Haifeng | China PR | 35 | Defender | 182 | 76 |
| W. Jia | n/a | Attacker | n/a | n/a | |
| Bingyu Qi | n/a | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a | |
| Liu Shibo | China PR | 29 | Goalkeeper | 189 | 78 |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ziyu Hu | China | 16 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Mu Pengfei | China PR | 37 | Goalkeeper | 192 | 89 |
| Wei Zixian | China PR | 21 | Defender | 175 | 60 |
| N. Anđelković | Serbia | 29 | Defender | 188 | n/a |
| Jin Yangyang | China PR | 33 | Defender | 192 | 91 |
| Li Suda | China PR | 22 | Defender | 174 | 64 |
| Lin Chuangyi | China PR | 33 | Midfielder | 178 | 72 |
| M. Edjouma | France | 29 | Midfielder | 189 | 84 |
| Y. Yeboah | Ghana | 29 | Midfielder | 175 | 70 |
| A. El Messaoudi | Morocco | 31 | Midfielder | 184 | 83 |
| Jin Yonghao | China PR | 23 | Midfielder | 168 | 60 |
| C. Strandberg | Sweden | 30 | Attacker | 187 cm | 90 kg |
| Luo Senwen | China PR | 33 | Midfielder | 188 | 80 |
| Chuanhui Zheng | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a | |
| Ngan Cheuk Pan | Hong Kong, China | 28 | Midfielder | 173 | 66 |
| Zhaolei Kuang | China | 17 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| M. Jappar | n/a | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a | |
| Liu Jun | China PR | 36 | Goalkeeper | 188 | 86 |
| Song Long | China PR | 36 | Defender | 180 | 72 |
| Liu Jiashen | China PR | 34 | Defender | 188 | 80 |
Qingdao Youth Island vs Qingdao Jonoon match odds
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