Beijing Guoan FC vs Henan FC Prediction: Handicap Covered For The Imperial Guards

Beijing Guoan FC will seek to put behind them their setback against Shandong Taishan by getting back on track in this encounter as they play hosts to Henan FC at the Workers Stadium in the 20th round of the Super League.

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Form: LWDLW

The Imperial Guards knew that it was going to be a monumental challenge to salvage anything positive out of their recent match against Shandong Taishan, especially on the road where they've been in poor form, thus slumping to a morale-crushing 3:0 defeat.

Ricardo Soares' men have won three of their last six matches in the league while picking up two losses and a draw, a run that has shown consistency regardless of their floundering performance as of late.

Expectations have been met at the Workers Stadium, where a 2:1 defeat at the hands of Shanghai Port FC has been the solitary defeat recorded from their ten home matches played this season, an impressive run that is further complemented by five wins and four draws. It's fair to say that their chances of success here look more likely than those of their opponents.

They presently occupy eighth place with 28 points, level on points with Zhejiang Professional FC in seventh place and three points behind a fifth-place finish, while they are one point ahead of Changchun Yatai FC in ninth place.

Formation: 4-5-1

H. Jiaqi; W. Jiang, Y. Bai, M. Ngadeu, G. Wang; M. Naibijiang, A. Ademi, Josef, Li Ke, Kang Sang-woo; W. Ziming

Form: WDLLL

Following their unfortunate ordeal in the fourth round of the CFA Cup, where they were eliminated by Dalian Pro, losing 5-3 on penalties, the Red Devils forged ahead with their league duties to claim a comfortable 3:1 win over relegation hopefuls Shenzhen FC at home.

That win couldn't have come at a better time for Sergio Zarco Díaz's men, who were on a five-match winless run, picking up losses and a draw. However, nothing much has seemed to change regarding their poor form, as they still find themselves riding a wave of inconsistency.

Away from home motivation levels have been on a low as they come into this clash with a three match losing run and their form has been overshadowed by inconsistency as a 1:0 victory over Cangzhou Mighty Lions FC has been the solitary win recorded from their eight matches and it's without a doubt that a win here would be very much welcomed as they seek to stop the rot.

They presently occupy eleventh place with 19 points level on points with Meizhou Hakka FC in twelfth place and three points ahead of Qingdao Hainiu FC in thirteenth place while their bid for a tenth place finish is hampered by a five point deficit.

Formation: 4-4-2

W. Guoming; X. Luo, T. Sunjic, G. Cao, D. Mawlanyaz; D. Tudi, W. Shangyuan, T. Pina, H. Zichang; H. Pereira, N. Covic

• Beijing Guoan FC have won five of their ten home matches in the Super League.
• Henan FC have won one of their nine away matches in the Super League.
• Beijing Guoan FC averages 2.2 goals per game when playing at home, and Henan FC averages 0.67 goals per game when playing away.

The last meeting between these two sides was in the fifth round of the current CSL season, when Beijing Guoan FC managed to run out 1:0 winners at the Zhengzhou Hanghai Stadium courtesy of a 56th-minute Liyu Yang goal.

In the last 23 meetings, Beijing Guoan FC have won 11 times, Henan FC have won 5 times, and there have been 7 draws, with the goal difference being 30-21 in favor of Beijing Guoan FC.

Beijing Guoan produced a less than stellar performance in their recent match against Shandong Taishan, which could be considered the worst performance they have had this season, and such another showing could see them suffer another convincing defeat in this encounter.

Henan FC have now reignited their confidence following their win over Shenzhen FC and will look forward to extending their winning streak to two matches; however, that'll be an ambitious expectation of them given their poor away form that has seen them lose six of their nine away matches, and it's also worth noting that they are currently on a three-match losing run. 

Beijing Guoan have not lost any of their last thirteen home matches in this fixture, winning nine of those matches, and their victory in this case is not one to be doubted. A handicap of -1 in their favor should be enough to surface.

• Handicap 1 (-1) for 1.80
• Half-time Result - Beijing Guoan for 2.02
• Corners - Over 9 for 2.20