Chengdu Rongcheng FC vs Zhejiang Professional FC Prediction: Both Teams Boast A Superior Squad That Could Turn This Clash Into An Entertaining Affair

Chengdu Rongcheng FC will welcome Zhejiang Professional FC to the Chengdu Phoenix Mountain Sports Park in the fifth round of the Chinese Super League.

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time! 

Chengdu Rongcheng FC

It was a great weekend for Chengdu Rongcheng, who were fortunate enough to secure a three-pointer in their match against Tianjin Teda, winning 3-2 away from home. This was their second consecutive win of the season, and it has to be said they've been having a blast with no complaints. They have recorded three victories and suffered a solitary defeat in their last four matches.

Jung-won Seo's moved five places up in the standings over the weekend following the aforementioned triumph and now find themselves occupying second place within the AFC Champions League qualifiers spot, though their position is threatened by the likes of defending champions and Beijing Guoan FC, whom they've maintained a one-point cushion over, not to mention an additional five teams that could potentially overthrow them.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 3-4-2-1

T. Jian; R. Hu, T. Letschert, Y. Li; Y. Gurfinkel, C. Gan, T. Chow, T. Xin; D. Yan, Andrigo; Felipe

Zhejiang Professional FC

At the other end of the table, the Green Giants came up short in their own backyard against newly promoted Qingdao West Coast, suffering a 2-1 defeat, which was quite a disappointing result considering they were in the ascendancy for most of the game. This saw their fairytale run of avoiding defeat in the initial three matches come to an end (W2 D1).

However, despite that defeat, the Green Giants still breathe a sigh of relief considering they didn't take a knockout blow in the league standings that could've resulted in a significant drop as they dropped one place down to occupy the sixth spot and are two points in adrift of the top two spots occupied by their opponents in this impending encounter. 

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-1-2-1-2

B. Zhao; Y. Dong, Z.A. Sun, L. Possignolo, D. Wang; A. N'Doumbou; J. Cheng, F. Andrijašević; T. Li; D. Owusu-Sekyere, Leonardo

Match Facts

• Chengdu Rongcheng has preserved four clean sheets when playing at home in the Super League.
• Zhejiang Professional FC have lost just one of their last 19 games in the Super League.
• Chengdu Rongcheng FC averages 2.2 goals per game when playing at home, and Zhejiang Professional FC averages 1.9 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 7 meetings, Chengdu Rongcheng FC have won 2 times, Zhejiang Professional FC have won 3 times, and there have been 2 draws, with the goal difference being 9-8 in favor of Chengdu Rongcheng FC. 

Expert Betting Tips

Chengdu Rongcheng FC come into this match aiming to extend their winning run in the league to two matches, a feat that may appear achievable considering they have won five straight matches at the Chengdu Phoenix Mountain Sports Park.

Despite Chengdu Rongcheng holding a tight ship with four clean sheets at home, Zhejiang Professional has the ammunition to breach their defense. As such, we anticipate both sides to get on the scoreboard together with a total of over 2.5 goals, given that the away side has scored two or more goals in eight of their last ten away matches.

• Both Teams To Score + Goals - Over 2.5 for 2.20
• 2X for 1.95
• Highest Scoring Half - 2nd Half for 2.03