Chengdu Rongcheng FC vs Henan FC Prediction: Two Sides That Have Suffered Back-to-Back Defeats Will Be Aiming For Maximum Points

In the 16th round of the Super League, Chengdu Rongcheng FC will host Henan FC at Chengdu Phoenix Mountain Sports Park.

Both sides have suffered defeats in their previous matches and will be aiming to at least walk away with a resounding result in this match to put their dreadful run behind them.

Let's have a look at the latest Chinese Super League predictions between Chengdu Rongcheng FC vs Henan 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 now suffered two losses on the bounce, and for a side with high ambitions this season, their slight decline in form has now turned out to be a cause for concern. Their most recent outing was against Meizhou Hakka FC, where they convincingly bowed down to a 3:1 defeat.

In that match, goalie, Zhang Yan received his marching orders in the opening 14 minutes due to a straight red card, which was deserving. With this unfortunate development, they found themselves trailing by a goal in first-half stoppage time to three in the second half and could only manage a consolation goal through Chuang Tang in the dying embers of the game.

However, they can take solace in the fact that only two losses have been recorded in their 15 matches, where seven wins and six draws have been picked up. Four of those wins have come from their eight home matches, demonstrating fine form at the Chengdu Phoenix Mountain Sports Park. 

With 27 points and a third-place position in the standings, they find their position threatened by the likes of Tianjin Teda, Shandong Taishan, and Beijing Guoan FC, meaning that if they were to suffer a setback here, they could find themselves descending down the standings, giving them all the more reason to put forth a convincing performance to avoid such an ordeal.

Team News

Zhang Yan, goalkeeper, who recently received a straight red card in a match against Meizhou Hakka FC, won't be available for selection as he begins the process of serving his suspension. It's likely that Geng Xiaofeng, goalkeeper, will be introduced as a stand-in until he returns.

After scoring a consolation goal in a 3:1 loss against Meizhou Hakka FC, Chuang Tang will be vying for a starting position off the bench.

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

Henan FC

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After coming off a disappointing 3:1 loss at the hands of Changchun Yatai FC, they found themselves facing a stern test at home in their most recent match against Shandong Taishan, where they were a tad unlucky to succumb to a narrow 1:0 defeat.

There's no denying that they performed well in that match as they kept their opponent at arms length despite being at a numerical advantage in the 63rd minute after Nemanja Čović received his marching orders, and though it seemed they were about to salvage a valuable point, a last-minute strike from Jadson would condemn them to a narrow defeat.

With that loss, they extended their losing streak in the league to two matches. There's been little to no positivity with their run this season, which has seen them manage only three wins while picking up six losses and six draws in their 15 matches.

With 15 points and an eleventh-place position in the standings, they are three places above the relegation zone and only five points ahead of it, which is not awfully much for a side that has dropped eight points in their last five matches, which makes collecting all three points here crucial.

Team News

Nemanja Čović, a Serbian forward who has been key to Henan FC's success this season, won't be available for selection as he serves his suspension after receiving a straight red card in a recent 1:0 loss to Shandong Taishan. During his twelve appearances for the club, Nemanja Čović scored eight goals and provided one assist.

Adrian Mierzejewski, a midfielder, is likely to take over as his replacement. Hildeberto Pereira and Yihao Zhong will support him from the flanks while he assumes the offensive position up front.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

G. Wang; X. Luo, T. Šunjić, C. Gu, D. Mawlanyaz; S. Li, D. Tudi; H. Pereira, Z. Huang, Y. Zhong; A. Mierzejewski

Match Facts

• Chengdu Rongcheng FC are currently on a three-match losing streak in the Super League.
• Henan FC have lost four of their last seven away matches in the Super League.
• Chengdu Rongcheng FC averages 1.5 goals per game when playing at home, and Henan FC averages 0.86 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

The last meeting between these two sides was in the first round of the current CSL season, where a share of spoils was witnessed after playing out a 1:1 draw at the Zhengzhou Hanghai Stadium. 

There have been three meetings between these two sides, with Chengdu Rongcheng FC winning once and the other two ending in draws.

Expert Betting Tips

Chengdu Rongcheng have seen a drop in form recently, suffering two consecutive defeats while recording one win in their four matches across all competitions, and the sense of urgency to get back to winning ways is undoubtedly high in their camp as they look to avoid being dragged into the abyss of inconsistent form.

This is a difficult one to call despite Chengdu Rongcheng FC being favorites with bookmakers, as both sides enter this clash in poor form. Given that three of their last meetings have not exceeded the total of 2.5 goals, a similar outcome is to be anticipated here.

• Total - Under 2.5 for 1.87
• Both Teams To Score - No for 1.66
• Corners - Over 8 for 1.61