Shandong vs Bangkok United Prediction and Betting Tips | 13th August 2024

Shandong will entertain Bangkok United at Jinan Olympic Sports Center Stadium in the AFC Champions League Elite on Tuesday. Both sides are playing their first match of the international cup season.

Shandong vs Bangkok United Preview

This one-off match is one of the two qualifying playoffs, whose winners will progress to the league stage of the AFC Champions League Elite. Shandong and Bangkok United are vying for the ticket of the East Region while Al-Gharafa SC and Shabab Al-Ahli will face off against each other for the West Region ticket.

Taishan Dui booked their place in the continental competition after finishing second in the Chinese Super League last season. They will enter this meeting on the back of three straight defeats in the domestic league. Shandong sit fourth with 34 points – 29 points behind the top spot. They will be playing against Bangkok United for the first time.

Bangkok United finished second in the 2023–24 Thai League 1 to qualify for the AFC Champions League Elite for the fifth time. In the previous edition (2023–24), they made it to the round of 16, their best continental record so far. The visitors appear to be in better shape than the hosts, going by their recent results.

Bangkok Angels will head into the clash on the back of three consecutive wins. In fact, they have suffered only one defeat in their last 14 matches, winning nine times. On the road, however, they have lost twice in their last five matches in all competitions. Bangkok United opened their new domestic campaign with a 2-1 win over Prachuap.

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Shandong vs Bangkok United Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

• Shandong have won twice, drawn once and lost twice in their last five matches at home.
• Shandong have lost five times in their last 10 matches in all competitions.
• Shandong have scored seven goals and conceded five in their last five matches.
• Bangkok United have won twice, drawn once and lost twice in their last five matches on the road.
• Shandong have won twice and lost thrice in their last five matches while Bangkok United have won four times and lost once. Form Guide: Shandong – L-L-L-W-W, Bangkok United – W-W-W-L-W.

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Shandong vs Bangkok United prediction

Shandong are making their debut in the competition and may not have much pressure to deliver but playing at home will bring extra motivation.

Bangkok United are enjoying a purple patch of form and have experience in this competition, but playing away in a one-off clash could be tricky.

Bangkok United are the favorites based on form and momentum.

Prediction: Shandong 1-2 Bangkok United

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Shandong vs Bangkok United Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result – Bangkok United to win

Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes

Tip 3: Bangkok to score first – Yes

Tip 4: Shandong to score - Yes