Chengdu Rongcheng FC vs Shenzhen FC Prediction: The Home Side Will Run Rampant

Chengdu Rongcheng FC will welcome Shenzhen FC to the Chengdu Phoenix Mountain Sports Park in the 28th round of the Super League.

Chengdu Rongcheng will seek to make it four matches unbeaten in the Super League by claiming a comfortable win at home against an opposing side that has yet to record a win in their last thirteen away matches played so far.

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time! 

Chengdu Rongcheng FC

Form: DWWDL

Chengdu Rongcheng showed much-needed resolve in their match against Tianjin Teda away from home to salvage a point in a nail-biting 2-2 draw courtesy of Chuang Tang's strike in the dying embers of the game.

This comes after a tussle against table-toppers Shanghai Port, where they were underestimated at home. However, that didn't stop them from causing an upset either way, as they recorded a 2-1 triumph despite being at a numerical disadvantage following Richard Windbichler's sending off in the 29th minute.

Since a 1-0 loss to Wuhan Three Towns at home on August 19th, Jung-won Seo's side has forged the beginnings of an indomitable force, avoiding defeat in four matches and recording two wins and two draws. As they go up against an opposing side that has been down the dumps this season, they'll fancy their chances of extending their unbeaten run to five matches.

With 44 points collected from their 27 league matches so far, Chengdu Rongcheng sits seventh in the standings, two points ahead of ninth-placed Changchun Yatai and seven points behind an AFC Champions League qualifier spot.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 3-4-3

J. Tao; R. Hu, Y. Yiming, Y. Dong; K. Min-woo, T. Chow, F. Zhuoyi, T. Miao; Andrigo, C. Tang, M. Palacios 

Shenzhen FC

Form: LLLLL

As for the Youth Army, they were behind another disappointing performance that saw them drop points in a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Changchun Yatai in front of their own fans, and this despite having a numerical advantage following opposition Chengjian Liao's dismissal in the 41st minute.

Before that, they were completely obliterated by Zhejiang Professional at home, losing 5-0. They conceded three first-half goals, making it a mountainous task for them to stage a comeback, and Nyasha Mushekwi's brace in the latter stages didn't make things any better than seeing them accept their fate of a compelling defeat with dignity.

A rendezvous with the lower leagues is looming for Jun Xiang's team, having failed to win any of their seventeen matches, recording 16 losses and a draw, which has seen them languishing at the bottom of the table in the standings. And for a side that has become synonymous with comprehensive losses, a one-sided affair is highly anticipated.

With 12 points collected from their 27 league matches so far, Shenzhen occupy 16th place in the standings, seven points behind safety.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 5-4-1

M. Wei; S. Hujahmat, J. Zhipeng, Y. Mincheng, Y. Boyu, Z. Dalun; L. Yue, Z. Yuan, R. Huang, X. Yue; Y. Du

Match Facts

• Chengdu Rongcheng FC have won one of their last three matches against Shenzhen FC.
• Shenzhen FC has conceded three or more goals in eleven away matches in the Super League.
• Chengdu Rongcheng FC averages 1.62 goals per game when playing at home, and Shenzhen FC averages 0.77 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last three meetings, Chengdu Rongcheng FC have won one time, Shenzhen FC have won one time, and there have been one draw, with the goal difference being 5-4 in favor of Chengdu Rongcheng FC.

Expert Betting Tips

Fortune has taken a liking to Chengdu Rongcheng as they are presented with an opportunity to escalate in the standings, albeit by one place. However, for them, that means narrowing down the point gap to third place to just one point and taking on a side that has been in poor form for almost the remainder of the season. There's no doubt that a comfortable win is within their grasp.

Mathematically, Shenzhen FC still has a chance of escaping the drop zone with three games left to spare; however, despite their determination, facing teams like Wuhan Three Towns and Beijing Guoan after this makes their survival in the relegation battle a daunting task.

The visitors have conceded three goals or more in ten of their thirteen away matches this season, and as such, we expect to see Chengdu Rongcheng exploiting such a fragile defense by scoring an individual total of over 3.5 goals, which should surface.

• Total 1 - Over 3.5 for 2
• Total (1 Half) - Over 1.5 for 1.85
• Corners - Over 9 for 2.00