Tianjin Jinmen Tiger vs Shandong Taishan tips and predictions

Deadlock beckons as live underdogs can rally

There's not much up for grabs in the 1X2 odds and the short price for Shandong Taishan makes them a terrible bet. Tianjin Jinmen Tiger don't look likely to upset the odds but they might make the visitors stutter. Building on the strong rearguard performances of both sides, a goalless stalemate is the pick and the draw odds available in the match winner market look like pretty good value.

There have been some notable displays in defence by both sides. Solid on their own soil Tianjin Jinmen Tiger have conceded only 1 goal in their last 3 matches and Shandong Taishan have conceded only 1 goal in their last 3 away matches.

In previous matches between these sides one of the last 3 has finished on level terms.

It's felt that neither side will keep a clean sheet during this match despite the favouritism for Shandong Taishan. But with the odds-against price on BTTS No that makes more sense.

Tianjin Jinmen Tiger have drawn 13 of their last 20 matches on their own soil. They drew 0-0 with Shanghai Shenhua at home last week. Shandong Taishan drew one of their last 3 away matches. This will probably be a close encounter but with nothing of note in the match odds for either team, the value in the draw price makes it the smart play for this clash.