Chengdu Rongcheng FC vs Beijing Guoan FC Prediction: The Imperial Guards Could Turn Out To Be A Surprise Package!

Chengdu Rongcheng FC gears up for their 14th round of the Super League as they welcome Beijing Guoan FC to the Chengdu Phoenix Mountain Sports Park.

Seo Jung-won's men have yet to suffer defeat in their last thirteen matches in the Super League and will be looking to extend that unbeaten run to fourteen matches by claiming a comfortable win against a side they've failed to beat in their last three meetings.

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Chengdu Rongcheng FC

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Chengdu Rongcheng FC have been outstanding this season, and their thirteen-match unbeaten run in the league, which was extended at the expense of a floundering side, Shenzhen FC, winning 3:0 on the road, was testament.

Their outstanding performance is further complimented by a seven-match unbeaten run at home, where they've proven to be a stern test, winning four and drawing three. And given that this is where they had the pleasure of narrowly defeating league leaders Shanghai Port FC 2:1, this will give them the much-needed confidence to fend off the threat of their opponent in this clash.

Scoring goals has not been an issue for them at the Chengdu Phoenix Mountain Sports Park, leaving room for improvement with their defense, which has been breached in five matches, surrendering eight goals.

With intentions as clear as day, Seo Jung-won's men have their sights fully fixated on a first-place finish this season, and as they presently occupy third place with 27 points, they have to first narrow down the five-point deficit they are confronted with in order to live up to their expectations.

Team News

Seo Jung-won will be glad to know that he has no fitness concerns to be worried about as he has a full roster of healthy players to choose from coming into this game.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 5-4-1

X. Geng; X. Tang, R. Hu, R. Windbichler, T. Liu, T. Miao; Elkeson, G. Chao, T. Chow, M. Palacios; F. Silva

Beijing Guoan FC

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The Imperial Guards failed to extend their unbeaten run to four matches in all competitions as they lost 2:1 against Shanghai Port FC at home, where they sought consolation through Fang Hao's late goal.

Their travels on the road have not seen them at their best, as they are undoubtedly struggling for consistency. The signs have been there, for instance, going without a win in their opening two matches and compensating with a 1:0 win against Henan FC, but failing to follow up on that win, which currently sees them on a three-match winless run.

Defensively, they have not been one to be relied on, as their last six matches on the road have only witnessed one clean sheet being kept while conceding ten goals in the process. And as they take on a side that has been firing on all cylinders, their chances of keeping a clean sheet are all but slim.

Six draws recorded in their last thirteen matches have slowed down their progress in the standings, where Zhejiang Professional FC have had the advantage to overthrow them in their position on goal differential, as they presently occupy eighth place with 18 points, three points adrift of fifth place, and one point ahead of Wuhan Three Towns in ninth place.

Team News

Ricardo Soares has no reported injury concerns to be worried about, as he has a full roster of healthy players to choose from coming into this game.

Yang Liyu is doubtful coming into his game after being substituted in the opening 17 minutes of a recent match against Shanghai Port FC.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-4-2

H. Jiaqi; G. Wang, M. Ngadeu, Y. Bai, L. Lei; N. Muhmet, A. Ademi, Josef, Kang Sang-woo; G. Tianyi, Y. Dabao

Match Facts

• Chengdu Rongcheng FC are unbeaten in their last thirteen matches in the Super League.
• Beijing Guoan FC are unbeaten in their last three meetings against Chengdu Rongcheng FC.
• Chengdu Rongcheng FC averages 1.71 goals per game when playing at home, and Beijing Guoan FC averages 1.33 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

The last time these two sides locked horns was in the previous season's CSL round 7 at the Wuhua Olympic Sports Center Huitang Stadium, and the game concluded in a goalless draw with both sides sharing the spoils.

There have been three meetings between these two sides, with Beijing Guoan FC triumphing in two and the other ending in a draw.

Expert Betting Tips

Beijing Guoan FC will be hoping to make a good impression with their performance on the road, having obtained mixed results in their last five matches while not mentioning going winless in three consecutive league outings, a negative run they'll surely want to put to bed as they take on a side brimming with confidence.

Chengdu Rongcheng FC are clear favorites with bookmakers to claim a comfortable win at home, but their previous meetings against Beijing Guoan FC suggest that this won't be a walk in the park, as they would've anticipated having lost two and drawn one of their three matches in this fixture.

With that being said, the visitors should not be ruled out of causing an upset in what could turn out to be an entertaining affair, with goals to be expected on both ends of the pitch.

• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.80
• Corners - Over 8 for 1.66
• Draw No Bet - Beijing Guoan FC for 2.37