Beijing Guoan FC vs Shenzhen FC Prediction: The Imperial Guards To Safeguard Their Fortress By Claiming A Commanding Victory

Beijing Guoan FC welcomes Shenzhen FC to the Workers Stadium in the 15th round of the Super League.

Will the Imperial Guards be able to extend their winning streak to two matches, or will Shenzhen FC prove to be a competitive side, hampering their chances of doing so?

Let's have a look at the latest Chinese Super League predictions between Beijing Guoan FC vs Shenzhen FC, team news, probable lineups, match facts, and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Form: WLDWL

Beijing Guoan FC had the perfect response to get back on track following their setback against Shanghai Port FC at home, as they went on to eke out a 1:0 victory against Chengdu Rongcheng FC on the road.

The Imperial Guards have obtained mixed results in the last six matches, picking up three wins, two losses, and a draw to accumulate ten points. Overall, their form has been consistent, needless to say.

Despite losing 2:1 to Shanghai Port FC at home, which tainted their three-match winning streak at the Workers Stadium, motivation levels are still high as this is the only loss suffered in their last seven matches, and this makes them favorites to emerge triumphant in this encounter.

They presently occupy seventh place with 21 points and are three points behind a fifth-place finish, while they are only ahead of Wuhan Three Towns in eighth place by a point.

Beijing Guoan FC manager Ricardo Soares has no fitness concerns to be worried about coming into this game.

Formation: 4-4-2

H. Jiaqi; L. Lei, Y. Bai, M. Ngadeu, F. Boxuan; G. Tianyi, Josef, P. Cheng, M. Naibijiang; Y. Dabao, S. Adegbenro

Form: LLLLW

Shenzhen FC slumped to a disheartening 3:1 defeat at the hands of Wuhan Three Towns at home, where Frank Acheampong's strike in the opening 26 minutes only served as consolation at the end of the day.

The Youth Army have been in poor form in their last six matches, as they have only managed one win while recording five losses to accumulate a meager three points in the process. And it's also worth noting that they are currently on a four-match losing streak where putting forth a defensive front turned out to be a disaster, conceding a whopping thirteen goals.

Nothing much can be said about their performance away from home that has left much to be desired, as they have yet to win any of their last five matches, in which four losses and a draw were recorded, which spells a disastrous outcome for them in this encounter. 

They presently occupy twelfth place with 11 points and are four points less than eleventh place, while they are only two points ahead of the relegation zone, which makes securing maximum points in this clash imperative.

Shenzhen FC manager Chen Tao has no fitness concerns to be worried about coming into this game.

Frank Acheampong, who featured in a 3:1 defeat at the hands of Wuhan Three Towns and netted the only goal in that match, is likely to lead the attack.

Formation: 4-4-2

D. Chunyu; Z. Dalun, Y. Boyu, Y. Mincheng, J. Zhipeng; L. Yue, X. Yue, R. Huang, S. Hujahmat; F. Acheampong, Z. Yuan

• Beijing Guoan FC have yet to lose any of their last four home matches against Shenzhen FC.
• Shenzhen FC have now lost four consecutive matches in the Super League.
• Beijing Guoan FC averages 2 goals per game when playing at home, and Shenzhen FC averages 0.8 goals per game when playing away.

The last meeting between these two sides was in the 10th round of the previous CSL season, when Shenzhen FC managed to beat Beijing Guoan FC 2:1 at the Wuhua Olympic Sports Center Huitang Stadium.

In the last 13 meetings, Beijing Guoan FC have won 7 times, Shenzhen FC have won 2 times, and there have been 4 draws, with the goal difference being 28-13 in favor of Beijing Guoan FC.

Beijing Guoan FC have no reason not to extend their winning streak in the Super League to two matches while climbing up in the standings as they are pitted against a side that has shown close to nothing with their performance in recent weeks, losing four consecutive matches, and anything other than their win in this encounter will surely come as a shock.

Shenzhen FC have not been particularly doing well in the Super League, where they've been in poor form, and though in this encounter a draw won't do them any good in improving their position in the standings, there's nothing much they can do to avoid an unfavorable outcome where there's little chance they'll prove to be a competitive side.

Beijing Guoan FC are surely not to let this opportunity pass them by, and a dominant performance from them is definitely on the cards as they aim for maximum points.

• Goal Before 24:00 - Yes for 1.83
• CS - 4:0 for 8.50
• Total 1 - Over 2.5 for 1.72