Cangzhou Mighty Lions vs Beijing Guoan FC Prediction: The Imperial Guards Will Assert Their Authority From The Get-Go

The China Super League begins its first round of matches this Saturday as the Cangzhou Mighty Lions host Beijing Guoan FC at the Cangzhou Stadium.

Let's have a look at the latest Chinese Super League predictions between Cangzhou Mighty Lions vs. Beijing Guoan FC, match facts, head-to-head statistics and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Cangzhou Mighty Lions didn't engage in any friendly games since the end of the 2022–23 China Super League season and entered their first competitive match of the season a bit rusty. In the previous season, the Cangzhou Mighty Lions were one of the most inconsistent sides in the league, although they did manage to steer themselves away from the relegation zone.

Last season saw them tally 8 wins, 7 draws, and 15 losses from 30 matches played to accumulate 31 points and settle for a 12th-place finish, two places above the relegation zone. At the Cangzhou Stadium, they recorded five wins, four draws, and six losses in their last 15 matches, making for a more improved display this season.

Beijing Guoan FC, on the other hand, unlike their opponents, engaged in three preseason games. The Imperial Guards played the Czech Republic's Slavia Prague twice and failed to win both matches, recording a 3-1 defeat and a goalless draw, respectively. However, they managed to reignite their confidence with a 1-0 win over Klaksvik in the Atlantic Cup.

In the previous season, they finished in sixth place with 51 points, four points behind an AFC Champions League qualifier spot. They tallied 14 wins, 9 draws, and 7 losses. The Imperial Guards will seek to elevate their position this season, aiming to surpass previous expectations.

• Cangzhou Mighty Lions are winless in their last six matches in the Super League.
• Beijing Guoan FC have lost one of their last eight matches across all competitions.
• Cangzhou Mighty Lions averages 0.5 goals per game when playing at home, and Beijing Guoan FC averages 1.9 goals per game when playing away.

In the last 10 meetings, Cangzhou Mighty Lions have won 1 time, Beijing Guoan FC have won 4 times, and there have been 5 draws, with the goal difference being 25-12 in favor of Beijing Guoan FC. 

Beijing Guoan FC enters this clash as favorites to secure their first win of the season against a side they've gotten the better of by winning two consecutive matches while scoring eleven goals and conceding a mere three.

Considering that the Imperial Guards have only managed to secure victory in one of their last five away matches (D4) against the Cangzhou Mighty Lions, this could turn out to be a tight contest, although their victory isn't one to be doubted as they boast a superior squad at their disposal.

• W2 & TU 5.5 for 1.73
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.75
• Away To Score In Both Halves - Yes for 2.28