Beijing Guoan FC vs Shenzhen Peng City FC Prediction: The Imperial Guards Are Worth A Pick To Be Leading At Half-time

Beijing Guoan FC will welcome Shenzhen Peng City FC to the Workers Stadium in the fifth round of the Chinese Super League. 

Beijing Guoan FC have maintained impressive form in the Super League, which currently sees them on a four-match unbeaten run. However, they enter this match searching for that elusive first home win, given that they failed to secure a win in their first home match (D1).

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

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Confidence continues to skyrocket at the Beijing Guoan camp, where their impressive start to the season has unquestionably paid dividends. A 2-2 draw to defending champions Shanghai Port FC at the weekend means that the Imperial Guards still have control over their position in the standings, where they currently sit in fourth place with 8 points accumulated from four matches played.

The Imperial Guards have avoided defeat in their last four matches, recording two wins and two draws. Their success to date has been their rock-solid defense, which has seen them concede a mere two goals, ranking them second in the standings. Setting foot at the Workers Stadium for the second time this season, the quest for that elusive first home win continues, and they will hang on in the hope that this upcoming match will be the breakthrough they've been seeking.

Formation: 3-4-3

S. Hou; Y. Bai, M. Traoré, M. Ngadeu-Ngadjui; L. Li, Guga, N. Yennaris, G. Wang; Y. Zhang, F. Abreu, L. Liangming

Shenzhen Peng City will hope that they won't be the ones to suffer defeat at the hands of a Beijing Guoan side seeking a maiden home win, not when they have just renewed their confidence. A hard-fought 2-0 win against ten-man Henan FC away from home was just what the doctor ordered, as this triumph not only lifted spirits in the camp but also saw them climb three places up in the standings, where they occupy 11th place with 4 points to their name from four matches played. 

Indeed, life has not been smooth sailing for the new debutants this season, who have managed to secure one victory in their last four matches. However, it's worth noting that they did manage to put the brakes on a three-match winless run in the league (L2 D1). Despite the odds stacked against them, Jesús Rodríguez Tato's team will be striving for the unattainable against a vastly superior opponent. 

Formation: 4-1-4-1

P. Peng; W. Zhang, R. Dugalić, R. Yu, N. Ependi; Y. Zhang; T. Andrade, B. Zhu, C.Y. Lin, S. Nan; E. García

• Beijing Guoan FC have won two of their last five home matches in the Super League.
• Shenzhen Peng City FC have preserved one clean sheet in their last four matches in the Super League.
• Beijing Guoan FC averages 1.5 goals per game when playing at home, and Shenzhen Peng City FC averages 1.8 goals per game when playing away.

This will be the first meeting between these two sides in the Super League.

Beijing Guoan FC come into this match winless in their last one home match played this season. However, their form has been impressive thus far, unbeaten in their last four matches, and they will aim to build up on that momentum to secure a maiden home win. 

Given the gulf in quality and experience between these two teams, we anticipate the home side to come out on top when all is said and done. However, there's no value in supporting them in the full-time market. As such, we expect the Imperial Guards to secure a half-time win in this one.

• Half-time Result - Beijing Guoan FC for 2.00
• Total - Over 2.5 for 2.03
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 2.15