Nantong Zhiyun FC vs Tianjin Teda Prediction: The Tigers Are In Unfamiliar Territory

Nantong Zhiyun FC will welcome Tianjin Teda to the Rugao Olympic Sports Center Stadium in the 16th round of the Chinese Super League. 

Let's have a look at the latest Chinese Super League predictions between Nantong Zhiyun FC vs. Tianjin Teda, match facts, and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Nantong Zhiyun FC

Form: LLDLD

Nantong Zhiyun FC, who finished 14th in the previous season, narrowly escaping the relegation zone, find themselves fighting for survival in the current season after a disappointing start. They have accumulated 10 points, placing them in 16th place in the standings, three points adrift of safety.

Despite being disappointing this season, Zhiyun managed to restore their confidence by defeating third-tier Shaoxing Shangyu Pterosaur FC 3-1 away from home in the fourth round of the Chinese FA Cup. This comes after succumbing to a narrow 1-0 league defeat at home against Shenzhen Peng City FC. Their winless run in the league stretches to seven matches (L5, D2), with their last triumph being a 2-0 victory against Qingdao West Coast on April 26th.

Tianjin Teda

Form: LLDWD

After 15 rounds, Tianjin Teda sits seventh with 19 points accumulated in the standings. They have maintained a one-point cushion over the eighth-placed Wuhan Three Towns. With ten points separating them from the top three, it seems that Teda is destined for a mid-table finish once again. 

In the last CSL round, they were on the receiving end of a convincing 3-0 defeat against Shanghai Port FC away from home. However, that didn't stop them from progressing to the next round of the Chinese FA Cup at the expense of second-tier Yunnan Yukun FC, who won 5-3 on penalties.

Match Facts

• Nantong Zhiyun FC are currently on a five-match winless run when playing at home in the Super League.
• Tianjin Teda are currently on a two-match losing streak in the Super League.
• Nantong Zhiyun FC averages 0.71 goals per game when playing at home, and Tianjin Teda averages 2.25 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 3 meetings, Nantong Zhiyun FC have won 0 times, Tianjin Teda have won 1 time, and there have been 2 draws, with the goal difference being 4-3 in favor of Tianjin Teda. 

Expert Betting Tips

Nantong Zhiyun FC have performed poorly at home this season, winning just one of their last seven home matches. They came into this match winless in their last five matches, making their likelihood of success in this one slim.

Considering that both sides have been poor coming into this match, we anticipate a close and hard-fought encounter where either side will be content with a point. Therefore, support both sides to get on the scoreboard, as this has been the case in their past three encounters.

• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.69
• Full-time Result - Draw for 3.60
• Total - Over 2.5 for 1.85