Tianjin Teda vs Shandong Luneng: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Tianjin Tigers prepare to host Shandong Taishan on April 21, 2026, with kick-off at 14:00, this CHINA: Super League fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Tianjin Tigers, currently 16th in the standings with -8 points from 5 games, trail the leaders by 21 points. They've earned 2 points from 3 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 2 draws and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Shandong Taishan, sitting 8th with 3 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned -3 points from 2 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

Recent meetings between Tianjin Tigers and Shandong Taishan have been competitive, with Shandong Taishan claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-2). The head-to-head record remains evenly balanced between the two sides.

In their previous league match against Qingdao Hainiu, Tianjin Tigers recorded a 1-1 draw while lining up in a 5-4-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Qi, Wu, Wang, Yang, Weijun, Dun, Xadas, Grau, Huang, Qiuming, Quiles. This configuration emphasized defensive solidity while enabling quick transitions forward.

Shandong Taishan's last outing came against Henan Songshan Longmen, where they secured a 1-0 victory using a 3-5-2 system. Their starting XI featured Wang, Gao, Alvaro, Peng, Chen, Madruga, Zhengyu, Chen, Xie, Zeca, Kazaishvili. This configuration emphasized defensive solidity while enabling quick transitions forward.

Looking ahead, Tianjin Tigers are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Tianjin Tigers and Shandong Taishan are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Tianjin Tigers's fixtures have averaged 2 goals per game, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 33% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Shandong Taishan's games average 2.8 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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