Chengdu Rongcheng FC vs Nantong Zhiyun FC Prediction: Half-time Exploits For The Home Side Undoubtedly On The Cards

Chengdu Rongcheng FC will welcome Nantong Zhiyun FC to the Chengdu Phoenix Mountain Sports Park in the third round of the Chinese Super League. 

Having failed to record their second consecutive win of the season after suffering defeat at the hands of the Cangzhou Mighty Lions before the international break, Chengdu Rongcheng FC enters this match seeking to reignite their confidence by getting back to winning ways. 

Let's have a look at the latest Chinese Super League predictions between Chengdu Rongcheng FC vs. Nantong Zhiyun FC, probable lineups, match facts, and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time! 

Chengdu Rongcheng's last league match before the hiatus saw them succumb to a narrow 1-0 away defeat against Cangzhou Mighty Lions FC despite holding the favorite tag and being in the ascendancy for large spells of the game.

While this marked their first defeat of the season, they saw their eight-match unbeaten run in the league come to an end (W6 D2), a run that extends to the previous season since their 1-0 defeat against Wuhan Three Towns on August 19th, 2023. Setting foot at the Chengdu Phoenix Mountain Sports Park for the second time this season, Chengdu will be aiming for a second consecutive home win after dispatching Qingdao Hainiu FC 2-0 in the opening match.

With three points accumulated from two matches played, Chengdu Rongcheng FC currently sits in seventh place in the Chinese Super League standings and is three points adrift of the zenith.

Formation: 3-4-2-1

T. Jian; R. Hu, T. Letschert, Y. Li; Y. Gurfinkel, C. Gan, T. Chow, T. Xin; D. Yan, Andrigo; Felipe

Nantong Zhiyun FC, on the other hand, were on the receiving end of a 3-1 defeat at the hands of Wuhan Three Towns in their own backyard. This signaled their first defeat of the season, having narrowly escaped defeat in the opening match against Tianjin Teda to salvage a point in a 1-1 draw away from home.

Mihajlo Jurasović enters this upcoming match with the faintest of hopes that his team will be able to secure their maiden victory of the season against a side they've lost to four times in a row in past meetings. 

With one point accumulated from two matches played, Nantong Zhiyun FC currently sits in 13th place in the Chinese Super League standings, level on points with 12th-placed Meizhou Hakka FC and 14th-placed Qingdao West Coast. They have maintained a one-point advantage over the relegation zone and are two points adrift of their opponents in this impending encounter. 

Formation: 4-3-3

Q. Xue; Y. Shinar, W. Liu, I. Anthony, L. Liao; M.Y. Yang, D. Puclin, M. N. Mata; S. Ji, J. Godínez, H. Zheng

• Chengdu Rongcheng FC have lost one of their last nine matches in the Super League, a run that extends to the previous season.
• Nantong Zhiyun FC are currently on a three-match winless run in the Super League.
• Chengdu Rongcheng FC averages 1.9 goals per game when playing at home, and Nantong Zhiyun FC averages 1 goal per game when playing away.

In the last four meetings, Chengdu Rongcheng FC have won four times, Nantong Zhiyun FC have won zero times, and there have been zero draws, with the goal difference being 6-1 in favor of Chengdu Rongcheng FC. 

Chengdu Rongcheng FC saw their eight-match unbeaten run in the league come to an end last time out, suffering defeat at the hands of Cangzhou Mighty Lions FC. However, with home advantage at their disposal, this is the perfect opportunity for them to redeem themselves and get back on track. 

Considering that they have won four straight home matches, there is no doubt that they are clear favorites in this impending encounter. However, there's little value in supporting them for the full-time outcome. Therefore, we anticipate them taking the lead by halftime, as this has been the case in their last four home matches.

• Half-time Result - Chengdu Rongcheng FC for 1.90
• Total - Over 2.5 for 1.74
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.89