Changchun Yatai FC vs Nantong Zhiyun FC Prediction: Changchun Yatai Aiming For Maximum Points, A Convincing Victory In Sight!

Changchun Yatai FC will seek to put an end to their six-match winless run in the league by claiming a comfortable win over Nantong Zhiyun FC as they play host to them at the Changchun Stadium in the 20th round of the Super League.

Let's have a look at the latest Chinese Super League predictions between Changchun Yatai 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!

Changchun Yatai FC

Form: DDDDL

Though it wasn't a golden chance per se for Changchun Yatai to get back to winning ways in their recent match against Tianjin Teda away from home, they were more than content to settle for a point after playing out a goalless draw.

However, that draw has made matters worse for them than a cause for celebration, as they now find themselves in the midst of poor form, going winless in six matches across all competitions, picking up four draws and two losses in an inconsistent run that has seen them be ousted from the CFA Cup, sabotaging all hopes they had of clinching a trophy this season.

Last seen suffering a convincing 3:0 defeat at the hands of Shanghai Shenhua at home about three months ago, they have since gone on a four-match unbeaten run at the Changchun Stadium, picking up two draws and two wins, which should be enough motivation to see them get back to winning ways against a floundering opponent.

They presently occupy ninth place with 27 points, three points ahead of Cangzhou Mighty Lions FC in tenth place and three points behind fifth place.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-3-3

W. Yake; Y. Zhiyu, J. Okore, Q. Cui, Y. Teng; P. Zulj, L. Chengjan, Y. Zhang; J. Wang, C. Changcheng, T. Long

Nantong Zhiyun FC

Form: LDDDD

Supposed to be buoyed by their prior 2:0 win over Wuhan Three Towns in the fourth round of the CFA Cup, Nantong Zhiyun failed to build up on that momentum to claim a positive result in their recent league match against Cangzhou Mighty Lions FC as they fell to a 2:1 defeat in front of their supporters at the Rugao Olympic Sports Center Stadium.

With that defeat, their five-match unbeaten run in the league came to an end, having picked up five consecutive draws—not so good a run after hearing the backstory of their performance. However, that's not all there is to their inconsistency, as they are winless in eight matches, with three losses in addition to the five draws recorded. They were last seen eking out a 1:0 win over ten-man Qingdao Hainiu FC on June 4th.

Away from home, their form has been poor, with nothing much to expect from them as they have a nine-match winless run coming into this game, having picked up five losses and four draws.

They presently occupy fourteenth place with 14 points, two points ahead of Shenzhen FC and Dalian Pro in the relegation zone, while their bid for a thirteenth-place finish is hampered by a two-point deficit. However, they'll be out to claim all three points here.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Z. Haoqian; Bressan, L. Wei, L. Huan; Y. Shinar, W. Song, C. Kang, L. Morelatto; Q. Xue, Romario; R. Castillo

Match Facts

• Changchun Yatai FC have failed to score in just one of their nine home matches in the Super League.
• Nantong Zhiyun FC have conceded a goal in each of their nine away matches in the Super League.
• Changchun Yatai FC averages 1.89 goals per game when playing at home, and Nantong Zhiyun FC averages 0.67 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

The last meeting between these two sides was in the fifth round of the current CSL season, where Changchun Yatai FC managed to run out 1:0 winners at the Rugao Olympic Sports Center courtesy of a 23rd-minute Leonardo goal with Long Tan providing the assist.

In the last 6 meetings, Changchun Yatai FC have won 5 times, Nantong Zhiyun FC have won 0 times, and there have been 1 draw, with the goal difference being 8-0 in favor of Changchun Yatai FC.

Expert Betting Tips

Changchun Yatai FC have struggled for consistency, failing to win six of their matches in all competitions, picking up four draws and two losses. Anything other than a win here will be considered an unfavorable result, as this could see them lose ground in third place in the standings.

Nantong Zhiyun have also been in dire straits as of late, as they too have not won any of their last eight league matches and are winless in nine away matches, meaning they'll be in for an uphill battle to get something positive out of this match.

Changchun Yatai are undoubtedly the better side, and with five wins from their last six matches in this fixture, we are anticipating them to pick up their seventh win by convincingly picking them up in the full-time market to claim all three points.

• W1 for 1.86
• Goals - Over 2.5 for 1.81
• Corner Matchbet - Changchun Yatai for 1.72