🏆 China FA Cup 📅 Tuesday, 21st July 2026 ⏰ 12:35 pm 📍 Wuhan Sports Centre (Wuhan) ⏳ —
WUH
Wuhan Three Lions
W L L W D
VS
SHA
Shandong Taishan
L W L W W
Today's Top Prediction
Recommended Selection
Over 2.5
We're backing over 2.5 goals in this fixture.
Odds
1.39
~80% implied
Confidence
72%
Strong Pick
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Supporting Bets
★ Main Over 2.5 — over 2.5 goals @1.39
Goals Over 2.5 68%
Goals Over 1.5 89%
Both Teams To Score BTTS — Yes 74%

Supporting bets are derived from form data and are secondary to the main selection. All tips carry risk.

Bettor Intelligence
📊 Value Assessment
+8.1%
edge
Value Bet
The market prices this at 71.9% but our model gives it 80%. That's a +8.1% edge — statistically meaningful.
💰 Kelly Criterion
Strategy% of bankrolle.g. $1,000
Full Kelly 28.7% $287.00
Half Kelly 14.4% $144.00
Quarter Kelly 7.2% $72.00
Most professionals use Half or Quarter Kelly to manage variance. Full Kelly maximises expected growth but carries higher drawdown risk.
Form Streak Tracker
Wuhan Three Lions
W L L D D D D D L
〰 Mixed 1 in a row
Momentum 0%
Shandong Taishan
L W L W W L D L W W
〰 Mixed 2 in a row
Momentum 40%
⚔ Head to Head
Wuhan Three Lions1W
Draw4
Shandong Taishan6W
Supports Tip Over 2.5 goals in 64% of H2H meetings (avg 3.2).
📈 Recent Form
Wuhan Three Lions wins1/9
Shandong Taishan wins5/10
Goals per game3.8
H2H avg goals3.2
Supports Tip Over 2.5 goals in 68% of recent games.
1-5-3
Wuhan Three Lions form
5-1-4
Shandong Taishan form
73%
H2H BTTS rate
3.2
H2H avg goals
Team Form Ratings
Wuhan Three Lions
Overall
2.8
Scoring
5.2
Defence
4.1
Shandong Taishan
Overall
5.3
Scoring
8.0
Defence
3.7
Key Analytics
Wuhan Three Lions
1.6
Goals
scored/game
1.8
Goals
conceded/game
11%
Clean
sheets
Shandong Taishan
2.4
Goals
scored/game
1.9
Goals
conceded/game
10%
Clean
sheets
Combination Markets

Derived from form data. Highlighted row = highest probability in each group.

Result & BTTS
Home Win & BTTS Yes 9%
Home Win & BTTS No 3%
Draw & BTTS Yes 25%
Draw & BTTS No 9%
Away Win & BTTS Yes 40%
Away Win & BTTS No 14%
Result & Goals
Home Win & Over 2.5 8%
Home Win & Under 2.5 4%
Draw & Over 2.5 23%
Draw & Under 2.5 11%
Away Win & Over 2.5 37%
Away Win & Under 2.5 17%
Match History
Head to Head
24.05.26
SL
Shandong Taishan
Wuhan Three Towns
3
3
22.11.25
SL
Wuhan Three Towns
Shandong Taishan
1
5
25.06.25
SL
Shandong Taishan
Wuhan Three Towns
3
1
21.09.24
SL
Shandong Taishan
Wuhan Three Towns
0
0
11.05.24
SL
Wuhan Three Towns
Shandong Taishan
1
2
29.09.23
SL
Shandong Taishan
Wuhan Three Towns
2
1
09.06.23
SL
Wuhan Three Towns
Shandong Taishan
1
1
08.04.23
SC
Wuhan Three Towns
Shandong Taishan
2
0
07.01.23
FAC
Wuhan Three Towns
Shandong Taishan
0
3
04.01.23
FAC
Shandong Taishan
Wuhan Three Towns
3
1
09.12.22
SL
Wuhan Three Towns
Shandong Taishan
1
1
Recent Results
Wuhan Three Lions
18.07.26
SL
Wuhan Three Towns
Shenzhen Xinpengcheng
2
0
W
04.07.26
SL
Dalian Yingbo
Wuhan Three Towns
3
2
L
27.06.26
SL
Beijing Guoan
Wuhan Three Towns
1
0
L
31.05.26
SL
Wuhan Three Towns
Yunnan Yukun
1
1
D
24.05.26
SL
Shandong Taishan
Wuhan Three Towns
3
3
D
20.05.26
SL
Shanghai Shenhua
Wuhan Three Towns
2
2
D
16.05.26
SL
Wuhan Three Towns
Liaoning Tieren
2
2
D
10.05.26
SL
Qingdao West Coast
Wuhan Three Towns
1
1
D
06.05.26
SL
Wuhan Three Towns
Qingdao Hainiu
1
3
L
Shandong Taishan
18.07.26
SL
Dalian Yingbo
Shandong Taishan
3
1
L
10.07.26
SL
Shandong Taishan
Yunnan Yukun
4
3
W
04.07.26
SL
Beijing Guoan
Shandong Taishan
2
0
L
27.06.26
SL
Liaoning Tieren
Shandong Taishan
1
5
W
20.06.26
FAC
Guangxi Hengchen
Shandong Taishan
0
5
W
30.05.26
SL
Chengdu Rongcheng
Shandong Taishan
1
0
L
24.05.26
SL
Shandong Taishan
Wuhan Three Towns
3
3
D
20.05.26
SL
Zhejiang Professional
Shandong Taishan
4
1
L
16.05.26
SL
Shandong Taishan
Chongqing Tonglianglong
3
1
W
10.05.26
SL
Shenzhen Xinpengcheng
Shandong Taishan
1
2
W
Venue Records
Wuhan Three Lions at Home
18.07.26
SL
Wuhan Three Towns
Shenzhen Xinpengcheng
2
0
W
31.05.26
SL
Wuhan Three Towns
Yunnan Yukun
1
1
D
16.05.26
SL
Wuhan Three Towns
Liaoning Tieren
2
2
D
06.05.26
SL
Wuhan Three Towns
Qingdao Hainiu
1
3
L
21.04.26
SL
Wuhan Three Towns
Zhejiang Professional
2
0
W
17.04.26
SL
Wuhan Three Towns
Chengdu Rongcheng
0
1
L
13.03.26
SL
Wuhan Three Towns
Dalian Yingbo
4
1
W
08.03.26
SL
Wuhan Three Towns
Beijing Guoan
0
2
L
22.11.25
SL
Wuhan Three Towns
Shandong Taishan
1
5
L
24.10.25
SL
Wuhan Three Towns
Shenzhen Xinpengcheng
1
2
L
Shandong Taishan Away
18.07.26
SL
Dalian Yingbo
Shandong Taishan
3
1
L
04.07.26
SL
Beijing Guoan
Shandong Taishan
2
0
L
27.06.26
SL
Liaoning Tieren
Shandong Taishan
1
5
W
20.06.26
FAC
Guangxi Hengchen
Shandong Taishan
0
5
W
30.05.26
SL
Chengdu Rongcheng
Shandong Taishan
1
0
L
20.05.26
SL
Zhejiang Professional
Shandong Taishan
4
1
L
10.05.26
SL
Shenzhen Xinpengcheng
Shandong Taishan
1
2
W
26.04.26
SL
Qingdao Hainiu
Shandong Taishan
4
1
L
21.04.26
SL
Tianjin Jinmen Tiger
Shandong Taishan
1
2
W
11.04.26
SL
Henan Songshan Longmen
Shandong Taishan
0
1
W
Expert Analysis

On Tuesday, 21st July 2026, Wuhan Three Lions host Shandong Taishan at Wuhan Sports Centre (Wuhan) in China FA Cup. Our analysis points to over 2.5 goals as the standout bet.

Wuhan Three Lions come into this going through a difficult run, with 1 wins, 5 draws and 3 losses from their last 9 matches. They average 1.6 goals scored and 1.8 conceded per game.

Shandong Taishan are inconsistent on the road — 5W 1D 4L in 10 games, scoring 2.4 and conceding 1.9 per match.

Historically, Wuhan Three Lions have won 1 of the last 11 meetings against Shandong Taishan, who have taken 6 victories, with 4 draws. Both teams scored in 73% of those games, averaging 3.2 goals.

With all factors considered, over 2.5 goals at 1.39 represents the strongest value angle in this fixture. Confirm team news before placing.


Right, let us dig into this China FA Cup fixture properly, because the surface-level version of this match and the actual version of this match are two very different things.

The hosts arrive on 2 wins, 1 draw, 2 losses from their last 5 games. The headline is one thing; the story underneath is another. We want to know what kind of phase this team is in. Are they peaking, finding their rhythm just as the calendar gets serious? Or did they burn bright early and have quietly been running on fumes since? The recent results at home hold that answer, and Wuhan Sports Centre (Wuhan) has a way of either lifting a confident side or exposing a fragile one.

The away team responds with 3 wins, 2 losses from their last 5 games. There is a lag in how the market prices travelling form — a side that has sharpened up on the road over recent weeks can stay underpriced for a while, and a team coasting on an early-season away run can stay overpriced just as long. We try to catch that gap before it closes.

Stack the two profiles against each other and the lean becomes obvious. It is not about who is the bigger name; it is about who is in the better place right now, at this exact point in the season. Our call lands on Over 2.5 at @1.39, which we make roughly a 80% shout. Kick-off is 12:35 pm.

That is the pick and the reasoning behind it, laid bare. Swing through the rest of today’s tips while you are here — there is value scattered across the card if you know where to look.

Match Intelligence FAQ
What is the best bet for Wuhan Three Lions vs Shandong Taishan?
Our top pick is Over 2.5 — over 2.5 goals at around 1.39. Confidence: 72%.
What is Wuhan Three Lions's recent form?
Wuhan Three Lions have won 1, drawn 5 and lost 3 of their last 9 — poor form.
How has Shandong Taishan been performing?
Shandong Taishan: 5W 1D 4L from 10 games — decent form.
What is the H2H record?
Wuhan Three Lions 1 wins vs Shandong Taishan's 6, with 4 draws in 11 meetings. Avg 3.2 goals.
How many goals are expected?
Recent matches involving these sides average 3.8 goals. H2H BTTS rate: 73%.
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