Meizhou Hakka FC vs Chengdu Rongcheng FC Prediction: The Visitors To Score More Than Once

Meizhou Hakka FC welcomes Chengdu Rongcheng FC to the Wuhua County Olympic Sports Center Stadium in the 15th round of the Super League.

Will Milan Ristić's men finally be able to put their eight-match negative run in the Super League to bed by claiming a convincing win in front of their fans, or will this be a case for extending their winless run to nine matches?

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Meizhou Hakka FC

Form: DLLLL

Milan Ristić had one aspiration in mind this season for his side, and that was to contend for this season's title. However, two wins in the last fourteen matches played have derailed him from achieving that feat as they flirt with relegation, turning this campaign into a fight for survival.

Having lost four consecutive matches, they managed to compensate for that poor run with a dramatic 2:2 draw against Nantong Zhiyun FC in their recent outing to salvage a valuable point despite being a man down in the 70th minute and equalizing in the dying embers of the game.

Though they did show their resolve in that match, it didn't do much for their confidence other than spark some hope, as they still remain without a win in their last eight matches, picking up six losses and two draws while shipping eighteen goals in the process.

As they are one place above and one point ahead of the relegation zone, where they currently occupy thirteenth place with 10 points, the need to get back on track is undoubtedly high in their camp. A win here could move them one place up the standings while creating a safe distance of four points between them and the drop zone.

Team News

Milan Ristić will not be able to call upon the services of Yang Yilin, who, three minutes after being subbed on, received a straight red card for a reckless challenge.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

C. Yuelei; W. Rao, L. Junjian, W. Junjie, T. Yue; N. Kosovic, L. Shi; Y. Hongbo, Y. Chugui, G. Chen; Y. Congyao 

Chengdu Rongcheng FC

Form: LWDWW

Chengdu Rongcheng FC were far from displaying a stellar performance in their recent match against Beijing Guoan FC at home, as their struggles in front of goal resulted in a convincing 1:0 defeat.

However, confidence should be at a continued high as this was their first loss after going unbeaten in their last thirteen matches—a run that stems all the way back to March 16th.

On a two-match winning streak away from home, coupled with the fact that they've yet to lose any of their last six matches, getting back on track should be a relatively easy task as they go up against a side that has been low in motivation.

They presently occupy third place with 27 points and are only a point away from dethroning Shanghai Shenhua in second place; however, their primary objective will be to pick up maximum points as they aim for a bigger prize in the standings—first place.

Team News

Rômulo is the only absentee for Chengdu Rongcheng FC coming into this game. The 27-year-old midfielder has now missed the last three games in the Super League, and Manuel Palacios is once again expected to stand in his place until he makes his return.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 3-4-3

Z. Yan; T. Liu, R. Windbichler, R. Hu; T. Miao, T. Chow, G. Chao, K. Min-woo; M. Palacios, F. Silva, Elkeson

Match Facts

• Meizhou Hakka FC have conceded a goal in each of their last six home matches in the Super League.
• Chengdu Rongcheng FC has won two consecutive matches on the road when playing against Meizhou Hakka FC.
• Meizhou Hakka FC averages 1 goal per game when playing at home, and Chengdu Rongcheng FC averages 1.67 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

The previous meeting between these two sides was in the FA Cup, where Chengdu Rongcheng FC managed to prevail 3:0 thanks to Mutellip Iminqari's brace and Gan Rui's strike. With that, Meizhou Hakka FC will be seeking to exact revenge for that disappointing loss.

In the last 6 meetings, Meizhou Hakka FC has won 0 times, Chengdu Rongcheng FC has won 4 times, and there have been 2 draws, with the goal difference being 9-3 in favor of Chengdu Rongcheng FC.

Expert Betting Tips

Meizhou Hakka's search for motivation to get back to winning ways has seemingly been a failed endeavor, and their chances of doing so in this clash look bleak as they are up against a side brimming with confidence, making another unfavorable outcome where defeat is just 90 minutes away from becoming reality.

Chengdu Rongcheng FC are clear favorites with bookmakers given their pedigree and recent form in the league; however, their opponent, despite being in poor form, is not one to be overlooked, making treading cautiously something they'll need to implement in this encounter.

Chengdu Rongcheng FC have made life difficult for Meizhou Hakka in this fixture, winning four of their last six meetings, and given that they have won all of those matches by two or more goals, we are inclined to pick them up in the individual total of over 1.5 goals, which should be enough to surface here.

• Total 2 - Over 1.5 for 1.74
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.91
• Goals - Over 2.5 for 1.90