- Shenzhen Peng FC have only won one of their last five Super League games, losing the other four, and are currently on a three-game losing streak.
- Qingdao Hainiu have two wins and three losses in their last five Super League matches but have lost their last two games.
Shenzhen Peng FC favourites against Qingdao
With Shenzhen Peng FC priced at 2.10, Qingdao Hainiu at 3.40 and the draw at 3.30, this Shenzhen Peng FC vs Qingdao Hainiu odds snapshot suggests the hosts are the right favourites for this Super League 2025 matchup on Saturday.
While Shenzhen Peng FC are in the worst form of their season, they still have the edge over Qingdao Hainiu, who are still seeking their first away win of the campaign.
It was only four months ago that Shenzhen Peng FC beat Qingdao Hainiu 1-0 away in their last Super League head-to-head match, meaning the two sides have one win each in the last two head-to-head matches with no draws.
Gordon Forrest starting to build Peng FC identity
New manager Gordon Forrest is starting to stamp his identity on the team and his style is pragmatic and organised.
Peng FC are a low-risk, defensively solid side that are set up to keep it tight and then pick their moments to counterattack and that is a recipe that has been working at home.
For a complete overview, our Shenzhen Peng FC vs Qingdao Hainiu preview highlights that Shenzhen Peng FC have won one and lost two of their last three home league contests, but that loss to the visiting team in that sequence is a clear indication that they can be turned over on their home turf by a team that can cause them problems.
Qingdao have a quick and fluid system
Xiaopeng Li has been in charge of Qingdao Hainiu since January and he has introduced an adventurous, possession-based system.
The problem with that system is that they can get exposed at the back if they don’t have the ball and they lack a consistent goalscorer.
Edu Garcia has three league goals in 13 appearances for Peng FC this term, but also chipped in with three assists in his last five appearances. He is their most reliable attacking outlet and should trouble Qingdao Hainiu’s defense.
Wellington Silva has been Hainiu’s best attacker this year with six goals in 16 league appearances.
