Zhejiang Professional FC vs Beijing Guoan FC: The Imperial Guards Are The Corner Specialists And Will Deliver

Zhejiang Professional FC will welcome Beijing Guoan FC at the Hangzhou Dragon Stadium in the eighth round of the Chinese Super League. 

Let's have a look at the latest Chinese Super League predictions between Zhejiang Professional FC vs. Beijing Guoan FC, probable lineups, match facts, and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Zhejiang Professional FC

Form: WLLLW

After suffering a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Qingdaio Hainiu FC away from home, Zhejiang Professional FC were able to reignite their confidence with a hard-fought 3-2 triumph over Tianjin Teda in front of their boisterous fans.

In light of this result, the Green Giants managed to put an end to their three-match losing streak, where they failed to score in two of those two matches while conceding seven goals in the process. At home this season, they have been consistent, winning two of their last four matches (L1, D1).

With 10 points accumulated from seven matches, Zhejiang Professional FC sits in eighth place in the Chinese Super League standings, two points ahead of ninth-placed Shenzhen Peng City FC and three points adrift of fourth-placed Cangzhou Mighty Lions FC.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-1-4-1

H. Dong; X. Yue, N.H. Leung, Z.A. Sun, Y. Dong; J.Q. Zhang; D. Owusu-Sekyere, J. Cheng, T. Li, J. Yao; Leonardo

Beijing Guoan FC

Form: WDLDW

Beijing Guoan FC, on the other hand, earned themselves a resounding 4-1 victory over Qingdao West Coast at home in the seventh round of the Chinese Super League.

In light of this result, the Imperial Guards managed to halt a three-match winless streak in the league (D2, L1) and will want to capitalize on this newfound momentum to secure their second consecutive league triumph for the first time this season. On the road, they have been a force to be reckoned with, avoiding defeat in their last ten matches (W6. D4), though this commendable run stretches to the previous season.

With 12 points accumulated from seven matches, Beijing Guoan FC sits in fifth place in the Chinese Super League standings and is two points adrift of third-placed Shanghai Port FC. 

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-3-3

S. Hou; F. Boxuan, M. Ngadeu-Ngadjui, M. Traoré, L. Li; Guga, N. Yennaris, X. Zhang; H. Fang, Y. Zhang, L. Liangming

Match Facts

• Zhejiang Professional FC have failed to score in just three of their last seven matches in the Super League.
• Beijing Guoan FC have seen the total goals go under 2.5 in their last four away matches in the Super League.
• Zhejiang Professional FC averages 1.25 goals per game when playing at home, and Beijing Guoan FC averages 1 goal per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 22 meetings, Zhejiang Professional FC have won nine times, Beijing Guoan FC have won nine times, and there have been four draws, with the goal difference being 34-25 in favor of Beijing Guoan FC. 

Expert Betting Tips

On paper, Beijing Guoan FC appears to be the stronger team and holds a slight edge to secure maximum points in this away fixture, where they have remained undefeated in their last four matches. However, Zhejiang Professional FC cannot be underestimated, as they are currently on a three-match winning streak in this matchup and are capable of causing an upset. 

Considering the anticipated tough contest between two evenly matched teams in their head-to-head statistics, we refrain from predicting a winner in the full-time market, as outcomes could be unpredictable. However, we lean towards expecting the total number of corners to exceed 8 in this match.

• Total (Corners) - Over 8.5 for 1.63
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.61
• Total - Over 2.5 for 1.78