Chengdu Rongcheng vs Hebei FC Prediction: Defeat Looks Improbable For The Hosts In This Encounter

Chengdu Rongcheng will host Hebei FC on the 23rd matchday of the Super League at the Shuangliu Sports Centre in search of their second home victory.

Let's have a look at the latest Chinese Super League prediction between Chengdu Rongcheng vs Hebei FC, probable lineups, match facts and up to date betting odds for you to consider!

Chengdu Rongcheng

Form: WDLWL

Adding to their resume an important victory to edge a shock victory over table leaders Wuhan Three Towns on the road to a 0-1 triumph to collect all three points and get back to winning ways.

While they've undeniably been trying to maintain a consistent form, it's safe to say they are finally starting to see stability. In their last five matches, a total of 7 points were accumulated from two wins, one draw, and two losses, and it's also worth noting they were on a three match unbeaten run.

With one win in their last nine home games and 8 points accumulated, this doesn't necessarily call for celebration as this is by far their disappointing set of results obtained, but they would likely enjoy the pleasantries of a six-match unbeaten run at home in which five draws and a win have been recorded.

Without a doubt, confidence has surely been reignited after their win against Wuhan Three Towns, which has placed them in 8th place with 35 points, two points ahead of 9th placed Meizhou Hakka, which has been reluctant to close in on the gap. And all that said, without taking their eyes off the ball, a climb to 7th place is highly likely as they are only two points behind.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-4-2

Z. Yan (33); R. Hu (5), R. Windbichler (40), T. Liu (26), X. Tang (3); K. Min-woo (11), G. Chao (39), T. Chow (8), Romulo (10); M. Iminqari (29), Saldanha (12).

Hebei FC

Form: LLLLL

It's been a stone age since the Hebei side has last been grimacing with confidence, as they've been bombarded with nothing but a string of back-to-back defeats and have undoubtedly been a disaster in the Super League, with early signs of their inconsistent form building up from the word go.

Turning out to be a predictable side in all their matches played, their recent match at home against Guangzhou City saw them succumb to a 0-4 thrashing, with their performance in that match not being the best either, as they registered 5 shots of which none were on target.

Leading the table in terms of number of goals conceded in their last 22 matches played, amounting to 67, that is unfortunately only the tip of the iceberg for a side that has collected no points in their last 15 matches.

While it's still early days and counting down to their predicted downgrade to the second tier league, they only have 12 rounds of ammunition left to turn over a new leaf, as they still remain in a pristine state in the rankings, which have seen them in 18th place with 3 points.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-1-4-1

B. Yaxiong (30); J. Liu (16), J. Zhang (6), P. Ximing (4), C. Lin (21); D. Yao (8); W. Liao (25), Y. Yunhha (14), X. Yao (11), G. Huaze (20); W. Ren (22).

Match Facts

• Hebei FC are on a 12 match away losing streak in the Super League.
• Chengdu Rongcheng have failed to score in 2 of their last 7 home matches in the Super League.
• Hebei FC are yet to keep a clean sheet in their last 22 Super League matches played.
• When playing at home, Chengdu Rongcheng scores on average 1.38 goals, and Hebei FC scores on average 0.47 goals when playing away.

Head-To-Head

This will be their first Super League meeting.

Expert Betting Tips

With back-to-back defeats becoming second nature to them, Hebei FC have been on an appalling run in the Super League, and there's no disputing that, and they are heavy underdogs with bookmakers in this encounter, with the probability of their success in this match being zero to nothing.

Chengdu Rongcheng are significantly the better side when pitted up against the visitors, and on the other hand, it's a golden opportunity for them to improve their home record by earning their second home victory of the season. It will be more like hitting one bird with one stone as they earn their second consecutive victory in the Super League also during the process.

The visitors have been erratic with their performance and have brought nothing to the table in terms of results, needless to say improvement, and as such, we do anticipate seeing them fall short at the hands of Chengdu Rongcheng, who are likely to walk away with all three points at hand. With that said, expect a convincing victory.

• Highest Scoring Half - 2nd Half for 1.92
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