This match, part of the 2025-2026 CBA season's 8th round, sees Jiangsu facing Qingdao at Jiangsu's home court on December 30th at 19:35. Qingdao comes into the game with a three-game winning streak, boasting balanced offense and defence, along with stable contributions from their two foreign players. In contrast, Jiangsu has a record of one win and six losses, struggling at home with zero wins in three games. Jiangsu's injury situation and rotation issues further complicate their position. Overall, Qingdao appears to have a significant advantage. The keys to victory lie in several areas: the strength difference between the foreign players, rebound control, limiting turnovers, and pacing the game. A win for Qingdao is highly probable, potentially by a margin of 10-15 points. For Jiangsu, an upset requires exceptional outside shooting and flawless execution with zero turnovers. Key data reveals Jiangsu's struggles, ranking 18th with a 1-6 record, a 32% three-point shooting percentage, and an average of 18.6 turnovers per game – among the worst in the league. They recently secured their first win of the season and have a slow offensive pace with poor inside-outside connections. Defensively, they lead the league with 5.1 blocks per game, significantly impacting opponents' scoring and shooting efficiency. Qingdao has a 2-1 record on the road. Historically, Jiangsu has a 21-17 lead in head-to-head matchups, but Qingdao had the upper hand last season with a 2-0 record. Qingdao also leads in the recent three meetings, winning twice. Offensive and defensive core comparisons highlight that Jiangsu must minimise turnovers, maintain a high three-point shooting efficiency, use defensive pressure to force turnovers, and leverage their home advantage to boost their offensive pace while protecting their backcourt rebounds. Qingdao must maintain its balanced offense and defense, limit Jiangsu's outside shooting, control turnovers, and secure rebounds, avoiding a slow start on the road, while relying on their two foreign players for playmaking and rim protection to extend their advantage. Key factors influencing the outcome include the foreign player strength (Qingdao's two against Jiangsu's one), rebound control (Qingdao's advantage in rim protection and rebounding), turnover management (Jiangsu needs to reduce turnovers to prevent fast breaks, Qingdao needs to capitalize on opponent's turnovers to widen the score gap), and game pacing (Jiangsu needs to speed up the transition, Qingdao needs to control the pace to prevent a collapse in the third quarter). Match Prediction: Qingdao holds a comprehensive advantage in both offense and defence, backed by a strong winning streak. Although Jiangsu has ended its losing streak, their home performance is weak. A Qingdao victory is highly probable, though Jiangsu could potentially narrow the point gap, an upset is unlikely.