Qingdao Hainiu welcome Wuhan Three Towns at Qingdao Tiantai Stadium, Qingdao on Saturday, Aug 29 at 11:00 AM in a Super League fixture that's tighter on paper than the positions suggest — just 1 point split them in the table.

Qingdao Hainiu come into this fixture out of form (1W 2L recently). Wuhan Three Towns travel struggling badly (1W 3L in last 5), which may hand the initiative to the hosts. Qingdao Hainiu head into this on the back of a defeat, while Wuhan Three Towns arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Despite playing at home, Qingdao Hainiu face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Wuhan Three Towns have won 4 of 6 encounters, with 1 draws. Their last encounter ended in Qingdao Hainiu won 1–0.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Qingdao Hainiu a slight edge, but Wuhan Three Towns are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.