- Qingdao Hainiu have lost their last two games in Chinese Super League 2026
- Zhejiang Professional FC have won one, drawn three and lost one in their last five games in all competitions.
- Zhejiang Professional FC have one win and one draw with Qingdao Hainiu in two Chinese Super League meetings
Pragmatic Hainiu and positive Zhejiang face off
Milan Ristic has built a pragmatic side that looks likely to struggle in the CSL as survival is the only aim for the Hainiu. Their low-block and counter-attacking approach has been designed to keep things compact and let direct and quick runners like Elvis Saric - who has scored three of Qingdao’s last eight goals in their previous five games - break out on the counter.
Ahmed El Messaoudi has been the star in these early stages with one assist in two games, but Yaw Yeboah is their most dangerous player with one goal in two Chinese Super League 2026 matches. This Qingdao Hainiu vs Zhejiang Professional FC preview highlights that Zhejiang Professional FC sit 10th in the table after two matches with -1 points, while Hainiu are 15th with -7 points from the same amount of games.
Ross Aloisi’s new side are playing at pace and with a high press, looking to stretch the opposition and try and force a turnover in dangerous areas. It’s a proactive approach that has taken some time to get together, but it has already been rewarded with a 2-0 win at home to Qingdao West Coast FC and a 1-1 draw with Shanghai Shenhua in Chinese Super League 2026. According to our Qingdao Hainiu vs Zhejiang Professional FC prediction, both sides’ contrasting styles should create an intriguing tactical battle.
Aloisi’s attack to take on Hainiu
Zhejiang Professional FC will want to test their new identity against a resilient Qingdao Hainiu team in a game that will put to the test whether Aloisi has really got them playing like an attacking unit. With Zhejiang playing a good passing game and Hainiu having the weapons to hurt them on the break, the Qingdao Hainiu vs Zhejiang Professional FC prediction points towards an open and entertaining encounter, and we’re expecting goals at both ends on Friday.
The BTTS-Yes bet looks favorable at the current odds of 1.5, while Zhejiang Professional FC, who are available at 2.06 to win away, should have the quality to take the three points. Alexandru Mitrita is the danger man for Aloisi’s men, with the Romanian having one goal and an assist in his two Chinese Super League 2026 games.
Qingdao have won their only recent home game, so they may have a glimmer of hope for their fans. But Zhejiang Professional FC have averaged 1.5 goals per visit in their last five meetings and Hainiu have averaged 1.0. The visitors have failed to win either of their previous two away games, however, drawing one and losing the other, so the Qingdao Hainiu vs Zhejiang Professional FC betting tips suggest there’s a chance for the home side to hurt the visitors.
