Henan FC vs Qingdao West Coast Prediction: The Red Devils Are Out To Impress Their Boisterous Fans

Henan FC will welcome Qingdao West Coast to the Zhengzhou Hanghai Stadium in the 16th round of the Chinese Super League. 

Let's have a look at the latest Chinese Super League predictions between Henan FC vs. Qingdao West Coast, match facts and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Henan FC

Form: WDLLL

Having finished tenth in the previous season, it seems the shadow of the past still looms over Henan FC, who have struggled significantly in the current season. They have accumulated 14 points, placing them in 11th place. Four points separate them from a mid-table finish, while they are one point ahead of the relegation zone. 

Approaching this match, the Red Devils booked their place in the next round of the Chinese FA Cup, defeating third-tier Rizhao Yuqi FC 1-0 in the fourth round. This comes after securing a narrow 2-1 home league victory against Beijing Guoan FC during the international break, halting a six-match winless run (L5, D1).

Qingdao West Coast

Form: LLDLW

Qingdao West Coast find themselves in the same boat as their opponents when it comes to struggling significantly this season.Their situation is far worse at the moment, to the extent that they find themselves located in the relegation zone. They have accumulated 13 points, placing them in 15th place on points with three teams above them.

Approaching this match, Hisashi Kurosaki's men defeated second-tier Shijiazhuang Gongfu 4-3 on penalties in the fourth round of the Chinese FA Cup after playing out a 2-2 draw in regular time. This comes after succumbing to a 1-0 home defeat against Wuhan Three Towns, which marked their second consecutive league defeat.

Match Facts

• Henan FC have won two of their last eight home matches in the Super League.
• Qingdao West Coast are currently on a four-match winless run in the Super League.
• Henan FC averages 1.25 goals per game when playing at home, and Qingdao West Coast averages 1.14 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

This will be the second meeting between these two sides in the Chinese Super League. In the previous fixture, both sides played out a 1-1 draw. 

Expert Betting Tips

Henan FC have won one of their last seven matches in the league. However, their most recent league win managed to halt a six-match winless run (L5, D1), and they will enter this match aiming to extend their winning run to two matches.

Qingdao West Coast, meanwhile, are currently on a four-match winless run in the league, have won once in their last eleven matches, and could struggle for a favorable outcome here. 

Therefore, support the home side in the double chance market to win or draw, combined with a total of under 3.5 goals, which should suffice.

• 1X & TU 3.5 for 1.89
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.69
• Full-time Result - Draw for 5.75