Changchun Yatai vs Tianjin Teda Prediction: Can We Expect Goals In This Encounter?

Changchun Yatai host Tianjin Teda in the 4th round of the Super League at the Changchun Sports Center.

Will Tianjin Teda be able to win their third game in a row, or will they be dealt an unfavorable result away from home?

Let's have a look at the latest Chinese Super League predictions between Changchun Yatai vs Tianjin Teda, probable lineups, match facts, and up-to-date betting odds for you to consider!

Changchun Yatai

Changchun Yatai were disappointed not to have won their recent road match against Shanghai Shenhua, as they were the better side in all aspects of the game, managing 67% of ball possession, attempting 16 shots at goal, with 5 finding the target, but succumbing to a 1:0 defeat due to a solitary goal from their opponent in the 64th minute.

Prior to that, they did not disappoint their fans by romping to a close 3:2 victory at home against Dalian Pro, thanks to Liao Chengjian, who retrieved important three points to give his side the lead two minutes after his side relinquished their advantage in the dying embers of the game.

With their two-game winning streak snapped, they may take heart in the fact that they have only lost one of their last three games, and it's reasonable to say that they did start their season on the right foot and will want to get back to winning ways.

They are presently in fourth place with six points, and if they win all three points in this match, they will overtake Tianjin Teda in third place.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-4-2

W. Yake; L. Hong, Q. Cui, J. Okore, L. Chengjan; J. Wang, Y. Zhang, P. Zulj, Serginho; Leonardo, T. Long

Tianjin Teda

The Tigers recently defeated Shenzhen FC 2:0 on the road to take all three points, and that victory only extended their unbeaten run against them when playing away to 11 matches.

Prior to that, despite being reduced to 10 men on the pitch in the 56th minute after Yang Fan was sent off, they managed to put on a convincing display, winning 2:1 at home against Zhejiang Professional FC.

They are currently on a three-match unbeaten streak, with two victories and one draw, and it is reasonable to say that they have been in fantastic form, which shows that they are in for a good season.

They are presently in third place with 7 points, two points behind first place and one point ahead of Changchun Yatai in fourth place.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-1-4-1

J. Xu; M. Tian, H. Pengfei, D. Andujar Jimenez, W. Jianan; T. Yinong; F. Rosa, W. Qiuming, F. Merida, B. Dun; R. Beric

Match Facts

• Tianjin Teda has only lost one of the last five meetings with Changchun Yatai.
• The average number of goals scored in matches between Changchun Yatai and Tianjin Teda is four.
• When playing at home, Changchun Yatai averages 1.5 goals per game, whereas Tianjin Teda averages 0.9 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 25 meetings, Changchun Yatai has won seven times, Tianjin Teda has won seven times, and there have been 11 ties, with Changchun Yatai winning 41-41 on goal differential.

Expert Betting Tips

Tianjin Teda are aiming for their third consecutive victory, and they face a team against whom they have not lost in their past seven away matches. They will try to continue that fine record as they aim for all three points.

Their last three meetings have seen the total go above 2.5 goals, and we expect the same trend to continue here as choosing a winner in the full-time market here may go either way.

• Goals - Over 2.5 for 2.00
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.70
• Handicap 2 (0) for 2.14