Shenzhen FC vs Chengdu Rongcheng FC Prediction: The Youth Army Is Being Underestimated Here!

Shenzhen FC will attempt to put their shaky performance in the Chinese FA Cup, which resulted in elimination, behind them when they host Chengdu Rongcheng FC in the 13th round of the Super League at the Shenzhen Universiade Sports Centre.

Let's have a look at the latest Chinese Super League predictions between Shenzhen 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!

Shenzhen FC

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Shenzhen FC failed to make amends for their poor form in the Super League as they made the trip to Haimen Sports Center Stadium to face off with Nantong Haimen Codion FC in the third round of the Chinese FA Cup. A 1:1 draw in regular time wasn't enough to avert a 5:4 defeat afterwards in penalties to cut their journey in the competition short.

Prior to that, the Youth Army were on the receiving end of a 4:1 defeat against Changchun Yatai FC on the road in the Super League, which only made matters worse for them as they extended their losing streak to three matches away from home.

Chen Tao's men opened their first round of the Super League with a 2:1 win against Qingdao Hainiu FC, and after that, they went on to record a four-match winless run, leaving their fans disgruntled. However, a two-match winning streak against Dalian Pro and Meizhou Hakka has witnessed them turn the tide for the better at the Shenzhen Universiade Sports Centre, and they will most likely fancy their chances of recording their third consecutive victory to tone down the disappointment levels.

They currently occupy 12th place with eleven points, and suffering defeat here could see them being dragged down to the bottom of the standings or even worse, finding themselves in the relegation zone if Qingdao Hainiu FC were to secure all three points in their match.

Team News

Shenzhen FC manager Chen Tao will be glad to know that he has no fitness concerns to be worried about coming into this game.

Chen Tao has been juggling around with formations in recent weeks, trying to find the winning one, and it's likely he'll make use of the 4-4-2 formation here, where Yuezheng Du will partner up with Will Donkin in attack.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-4-2

M. Wei; L. Liao, Y. Mincheng, X. Zhou, Z. Yuan; S. Hujahmat, L. Ning, R. Huang, H. Xu; Y. Du, W. Donkin

Chengdu Rongcheng FC

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Chengdu Rongcheng FC suffered one of the shocking setbacks to date as they failed to live up to expectations in their match against China League Two side Chongqing FC in the third round of the Chinese FA Cup, losing 4:2 on penalties after playing out a goalless draw in regular time.

Prior to that, they failed to build up on their momentum from the previous match against high-flying Shanghai Port FC, which witnessed them romp to a 2:1 triumph, as this time around their three-match winning streak was halted by a goalless draw against resilient Tianjin Teda at home.

Despite that, there's no denying that Seo Jung-won's men have established themselves as a formidable side in this Super League's term, and apart from outplaying a list that comprises Shandong Taishan, Wuhan Three Towns, and possibly Shanghai Shenhua, they have yet to lose a match in their last twelve matches, with Tianjin Teda also being a side not excluded from the list, and it's still to be seen how far their domineering performance will stretch.

They currently occupy 3rd place with 24 points and are three points clear of 4th-place Tianjin Teda, while their bid for a second-place finish is hampered by a one-point deficit, and securing all three points will be the only outcome deemed a success.

Team News

Feng Zhuoyi, who has made little to no contribution in his last three games, won't be able to take part in this clash following his sending-off in the 72nd minute in a match against Shanghai Port FC on the road, which they won 1:0.

Rômulo remains doubtful coming into this game after missing two competitive matches in a row. The 27-year-old midfielder has been instrumental in Chengdu Rongcheng FC's success this season, with three goals and eight assists to his name in his last 11 games played.

Besides the aforementioned issues coming into this game, Seo Jung-won should be able to field a strong starting XI.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 3-4-3

Z. Yan; T. Liu, R. Windbichler, R. Hu; T. Miao, G. Chao, T. Chow, X. Tang; M. Palacios, F. Silva, Elkeson

Match Facts

• Shenzhen FC have not lost any of their last two meetings against Chengdu Rongcheng FC in the Super League.
• Chengdu Rongcheng FC have gone unbeaten in their last five away matches in the Super League.
• Shenzhen FC averages 1.29 goals per game when playing at home, and Chengdu Rongcheng FC averages 1.4 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

The last meeting between these two sides witnessed the spoils being shared in a thrilling 2:2 draw at the Meixian Tsang Hin-chi Stadium in the sixth round of the CSL.

In the last two meetings, Shenzhen FC have won once, Chengdu Rongcheng FC have won 0 times, and there have been 1 draws, with the goal difference being 4:2 in favor of Chengdu Rongcheng FC.

Expert Betting Tips

Shenzhen FC will seek to put their Chinese FA Cup disappointment to bed as they continue with their Super League campaign, where two wins in a row at home have them brewing with confidence to record their third consecutive win after enduring a four-match winless run, and they'll fancy their chances of extending their unbeaten run against the visitors to three games, having drawn one and won one.

Chengdu Rongcheng FC head into this match low on momentum as they've failed to win any of their last two matches across all competitions, with the most highlighted match during this period being their recent shock defeat at the hands of Chongqing FC in the early stages of the Chinese FA Cup. With this, it's still to be seen where their state of mind will be in this clash.

With home advantage at their disposal, there's no denying that Shenzhen FC will go down swinging in full force, where they'll be content with a point at the end of the day, and given that they have scored a goal in four of their last six home matches, it makes them more likely to put one past Seo Jung-won's men and get on the scoreboard.

• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 2.37
• Goals - Over 2.5 for 1 69
• Corners - Over 9 for 2.20