Shandong Luneng vs Henan Jianye Match Preview

Shandong Luneng is ranked at the 4th place with ten points and comes in a good form after three wins a draw and a loss over the last five matches. They seem on the right path to secure a spot for the title playoffs as they are five points above the 5th spot.

With six goals in five games they have averaged at least a goal per game and considering they will be playing at home here, I expect another solid performance by them. History is on their side too as they have won three of the last five home games against Henan while scoring a total of nine goals, averaging almost two goals per game.

Henan Jianye, on the other hand, is ranked at the 5th spot with five points and comes after a single win two draws and two losses over the last five matches. They have a tough task to compete for the top four as they are already five points behind, but if there is a game which could raise their hopes it's this one, so I expect them to give it all.

With eight goals in five games so far they have the second best attack in the league and have managed to find the back of the net in each of the five games played. Even on the road they have been consistent as they not just scored, but also are yet to lose a game until now.

In conclusion, I think both teams can score at least a goal here. Shandong Luneng is the better team here and obviously a favorite to win, so a goal is the minimum expected by them judging by the previous duels. Henan Jianye hasn't been that great so far, but they are showing an offensive football and despite the result I guess they can score a goal.