Shandong Taishan welcome Chengdu Rongcheng at Jinan Olympic Sports Center Stadium, Jinan on Sunday, Nov 8 at 8:30 AM in a Super League fixture that's tighter on paper than the positions suggest — just 2 points split them in the table.

Shandong Taishan come into this fixture in mixed form (2W 1D 2L). Chengdu Rongcheng, meanwhile, arrive in good form (3W 0D 2L recently) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. Shandong Taishan head into this on the back of a defeat, while Chengdu Rongcheng arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Despite playing at home, Shandong Taishan face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Chengdu Rongcheng have won 6 of 10 encounters, with 1 draws. Their last encounter ended in Shandong Taishan won 0–1.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Shandong Taishan a slight edge, but Chengdu Rongcheng are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.