Beijing Guoan FC vs Chengdu Rongcheng FC Prediction: The Imperial Guards Are In For A Surprise

Beijing Guoan FC will welcome Chengdu Rongcheng FC to the Workers Stadium in the 29th round of the Super League.

Having suffered one defeat in seven home matches, will Beijing Guoan FC be able to continue with their impressive display to record their second win on the bounce, or will they succumb to a convincing defeat?

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Beijing Guoan FC

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The Imperial Guards defied expectations in their recent match against Shanghai Port on the road, as their perseverance paid off with a 2-1 victory courtesy of goals from Gang Wang and Fábio Abreu.

Besides a two-match winning streak in the league, the Imperial Guards have not only avoided defeat in three matches but have also lost one of their nine league matches, a 1-0 defeat against Zhejiang Professional, along with six wins and two draws, cementing their position as a strong and competitive team.

They've made their home a fortress, clinching the second-best home record in the league along with Shanghai Shenhua, with 28 points collected from 14 matches played so far. They have picked up five wins in seven matches at home, with only one blemish in the loss column, confirming that they are favorites to pick up maximum points in this clash.

They currently occupy fifth place with 48 points in the standings, one point ahead of their opponents in this impending clash and three points behind third-placed Shanghai Shenhua.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-3-3

S. Hou; L. Li, C. Zhang, M. Ngadeu-Ngadjui, G. Wang; D. Yu, Z. Chi, N. Yennaris; S. Kang, F. Abreu, Y. Liyu

Chengdu Rongcheng FC

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Chengdu Rongcheng romped to their second biggest win of the season as they thrashed bottom side Shenzhen 4-0 at home, courtesy of a Manuel Palacios brace and individual goals from Ruibao Hu and Richard Windbichler.

This season's aspirations were definitely high in Chengdu's camp, as they had their sights set on an AFC Champions League qualifier spot in the standings, which would have been their first ever appearance in club history if they were to pull off such a stint, but with two games left to spare, they are still mathematically eligible to finish third, though it'll require a lot of effort.

Jung-won Seo's men are currently on a three-match unbeaten run when playing away in the league and have lost three of their seventeen matches, a run that stretches to the previous season. They'll be keen on extending their unbeaten run to four matches in their last away match of the season.

They currently occupy sixth place with 47 points in the standings, two points ahead of seventh-placed Wuhan Three Towns and four points behind third place, an AFC Champions League qualifier spot.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 3-4-3

J. Tao; Y.M. Yang, R. Windbichler, R. Hu; M. Tang, T. Chow, Z. Feng, M. Kim; Andrigo, Felipe, Elkeson

Match Facts

• Beijing Guoan FC have seen goals at both ends of the pitch in eight of their fourteen home matches in the Super League.
• Chengdu Rongcheng FC have lost four of their fourteen away matches in the Super League.
• Beijing Guoan FC averages 2.07 goals per game when playing at home, and Chengdu Rongcheng FC averages 1.43 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 4 meetings, Beijing Guoan FC have won 3 times, Chengdu Rongcheng FC have won 0 times, and there have been 1 draw with the goal difference being 5-2 in favor of Beijing Guoan FC.

Expert Betting Tips

Beijing Guoan FC are high on confidence, having avoided defeat in three league matches, and not only that, but they have picked up a solitary loss in nine matches. With such an impressive display, there's no doubt that the Imperial Guards are slight favorites to claim maximum points at home.

However, Chengdu Rongcheng FC, on the other hand, could once again prove to be a competitive side despite failing to win any of their last four matches in this fixture. This is a side that has managed to beat the top two sides in the league this season, Shanghai Port and Shandong Taishan, meaning they are not one to be written off for causing an upset.

As such, we anticipate betting on the visitors by picking them up in the draw-no-bet market, as this could turn out to be a cagey affair, and expect goals to be at a minimum in this one.

• Draw No Bet - Chengdu Rongcheng FC for 2.10
• Total - Under 2 5 for 2.02
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.60