Watch as Qingdao Youth Island squares off against Shandong Luneng in the China Super League on 22.08.2026. This match is expected to be a close and thrilling encounter, with both teams equally poised to take the win. We’ve explored the strengths and potential pitfalls of Qingdao Youth Island and Shandong Luneng, providing a detailed prediction that could guide your betting choices. Check our analysis to make the most informed decisions on this evenly matched contest.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Yunnan Yukun | 23 | 10 | 4 | 9 | 46/42 | 34 |
| 3 | Shandong Luneng | 23 | 12 | 3 | 8 | 42/38 | 33 |
| 4 | Qingdao Youth Island | 23 | 7 | 12 | 4 | 26/29 | 33 |
| 5 | Beijing Guoan | 22 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 42/29 | 32 |
Key Player Statistics: Qingdao Youth Island vs Shandong Luneng
Qingdao Youth Island vs Shandong Luneng Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super League | Shandong Luneng | Qingdao Youth Island | 01.05.2026 | 1-1 |
| Super League | Shandong Luneng | Qingdao Youth Island | 24.08.2025 | 3-2 |
| Super League | Qingdao Youth Island | Shandong Luneng | 15.04.2025 | 1-5 |
| Super League | Shandong Luneng | Qingdao Youth Island | 13.09.2024 | 0-1 |
| FA Cup | Qingdao Youth Island | Shandong Luneng | 17.07.2024 | 0-4 |
| Super League | Qingdao Youth Island | Shandong Luneng | 04.05.2024 | 0-0 |
| FA Cup | Shandong Luneng | Qingdao Youth Island | 18.10.2021 | 3-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super League | Qingdao Youth Island | Chongqing Tongliang Long | 14.08.2026 | 0-0 |
| Super League | Henan Jianye | Qingdao Youth Island | 09.08.2026 | 0-0 |
| Super League | Qingdao Youth Island | Qingdao Jonoon | 02.08.2026 | 2-0 |
| 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 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super League | Shandong Luneng | Qingdao Jonoon | 14.08.2026 | 3-1 |
| Super League | Shandong Luneng | Tianjin Teda | 09.08.2026 | 2-1 |
| Super League | SHANGHAI SIPG | Shandong Luneng | 01.08.2026 | 0-1 |
| Super League | Shandong Luneng | Henan Jianye | 26.07.2026 | 1-2 |
| FA Cup | Wuhan Three Towns | Shandong Luneng | 21.07.2026 | 2-2 |
| Super League | Dalian Zhixing | Shandong Luneng | 18.07.2026 | 3-1 |
| Super League | Shandong Luneng | Yunnan Yukun | 10.07.2026 | 4-3 |
| Super League | Beijing Guoan | Shandong Luneng | 04.07.2026 | 2-0 |
| Super League | Shenyang Urban | Shandong Luneng | 27.06.2026 | 1-5 |
| FA Cup | Guangxi Hengchen | Shandong Luneng | 20.06.2026 | 0-5 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Qingdao Youth Island VS Shandong Luneng
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Qingdao Youth Island vs Shandong Luneng
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Qingdao Youth Island vs Shandong Luneng
Third versus fourth. Level on points. A local derby with genuine title implications. This one has everything.
Qingdao Youth Island host Shandong Luneng in what is arguably the most fascinating fixture in the China Super League right now. Both clubs sit on 33 points after 23 games. The gap between a top-three finish and fourth place could come down to this 90 minutes. I don't think it gets much bigger than this.
The head-to-head record gives you a real sense of what to expect. These sides have met seven times in recent years, and the results are all over the place. Shandong won 5-1 at Youth Island back in April 2025, then Youth Island got revenge with a 1-0 win at Shandong in September 2024. Their last encounter ended 1-1. This is not a fixture that follows a script.
Here's what you need to watch for. Shandong's attack is genuinely frightening. Cryzan has 14 goals in just 18 league appearances this season. That is an elite return by any standard. Alongside him, Zeca has added nine more. V. Qazaishvili is the creative engine with seven assists. If Shandong click into gear, they can hurt anyone. Their season shows it — they've scored 42 league goals, but they've also shipped 38. That defensive fragility is the key detail casual fans are missing.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about Shandong being the stronger side. Youth Island's attack is more clinical than their numbers suggest. Nélson Luz has eight goals, and A. Yakubu's six assists show this team can create real danger. At home, they have genuine quality in the final third.
The surprising stat here is the sheer volume of goals these teams produce together. Five of their last six competitive meetings produced three or more goals. The Over 2.5 goals market looks like outstanding value, potentially the smartest bet on the card. I'd also watch the Both Teams to Score market — it has landed in four of their last five head-to-heads.
Shandong's disciplined midfield is their biggest asset away from home, but Youth Island's Wang Peng and Rezende have both seen yellow cards regularly. Expect the referee to be busy.
My bold prediction: Shandong Luneng nick it 2-1, with Cryzan on the scoresheet. But a Shandong first goalscorer bet at the available odds looks genuinely tempting given his form.
Wherever you're watching, get yourself ready. This one is going to be absolutely electric.
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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 | 33 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gao Zhunyi | China PR | 31 | Defender | 186 | 80 |
| Wang Dalei | China PR | 37 | Goalkeeper | 185 | 75 |
| Liu Yang | China PR | 31 | Midfielder | 184 | 75 |
| Wang Tong | China PR | 33 | Defender | 179 | 71 |
| Zheng Zheng | China PR | 37 | Defender | 185 | 77 |
| Duan Liuyu | China PR | 28 | Midfielder | 176 | 73 |
| Li Yuanyi | China PR | 32 | Midfielder | 183 | 78 |
| Huang Zhengyu | China PR | 29 | Defender | 178 | 75 |
| Pedro Álvaro | Portugal | 26 | Defender | 186 | 83 |
| Cryzan | Brazil | 30 | Attacker | 191 | 85 |
| V. Qazaishvili | Georgia | 33 | Attacker | 175 | 75 |
| Pedro Delgado | Portugal | 29 | Midfielder | 188 | 77 |
| Chen Pu | China PR | 29 | Attacker | 175 | 69 |
| Zeca | Brazil | 29 | Attacker | 190 | 83 |
| Guilherme Madruga | Brazil | 25 | Midfielder | 188 | 83 |
| Yu Jinyong | China PR | 22 | Goalkeeper | 200 | 87 |
| Xie Wenneng | China PR | 25 | Midfielder | 175 | 78 |
| Chen Zeshi | China PR | 21 | Midfielder | 183 | 72 |
| Peng Xiao | China PR | 21 | Defender | 188 | 80 |
| Liu Qiwei | China PR | 20 | Goalkeeper | 188 | 75 |
Qingdao Youth Island vs Shandong Luneng match odds
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