Cangzhou Mighty Lions FC vs Henan FC Prediction: Asian Handicap Covered For The Red Devils

Cangzhou Mighty Lions FC will seek to put behind them their disappointing loss in the Chinese FA Cup competition as they welcome Henan FC to the Cangzhou Stadium in the 13th round of the Super League.

Will the Mighty Lions of Cangzhou be able to extend their winning streak in the Super League to two matches, or will Henan FC prove to be a tough nut to crack?

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Form: WLWLL

Cangzhou Mighty Lions FC found themselves on the receiving end of a 2:1 road defeat against Qingdao Hainiu FC in the third round of the Chinese FA Cup and were faced with the ugly truth of yet another season without a trophy hitting their cabinet.

Prior to that, in the league, they restored their confidence in their pursuit of getting back to winning ways with a convincing 3:2 victory against a floundering Meizhou Hakka FC side at the Wuhua Olympic Sports Center Huitang Stadium, courtesy of individual goals from Jürgen Locadia, Wang Peng, and Deabeas Owusu-Sekyere.

Motivation levels have been at an all-time low for Michael's men at the Cangzhou Stadium, as they have only posted one win in their last six matches, a shock 2:1 triumph against Wuhan Three Towns, while going on to record three losses and two draws, amassing five points.

With three wins, four draws, and five losses in their last twelve matches, they currently find themselves occupying tenth place with 13 points and are a point ahead of eleventh-place Henan FC, while they are three points adrift of eighth place.

Cangzhou Mighty Lions FC manager Zhao Junzhe has no fitness issues heading into this match and has a large pool of players to pick from.

Formation: 5-4-1

S. Puliang; Y. Xiaotian, Y. Liu, M. Skoric, W. Peng, P. Shihao; D. Owusu, L. Chuangyi, G. Zhukov, L. Xinyu; J. Locadia

Form: DWDLW

Henan FC, on the other hand, were all smiles compared to their opponents as they confirmed their progression to the fourth round of the Chinese FA Cup as a 24th-minute Song Runtong strike was enough to see them eke out a 1:0 victory against Hunan Billows away from home in the third round.

Prior to that, the Red Devils failed to make it two wins in a row against Zhejiang Professional FC at the Zhengzhou Hanghai Stadium, as they came from two goals down to salvage a point in a thrilling 2:2 draw.

Away from home, they've been in abysmal form, as their not-so-valiant efforts to put forth a convincing performance have only witnessed them accumulate a meager two points in their last five matches, where they've yet to record a win, picking up two draws and three losses.

In the standings, they are four places above the relegation zone and are three points adrift of 9th place, as they currently occupy 11th place with 12 points to their name.

Henan FC manager Sergio Zarco Díaz has no fitness issues at all heading into this match and has a large pool of players to pick from.

Formation: 3-4-3

W. Guoming; T. Sunjic, G. Cao, X. Luo; G. Tianyu, L. Songyi, T. Pina, Y. Liu; Y. Zhong, N. Covic, A. Mierzejewski 

• Cangzhou Mighty Lions FC have only won one of their last six home matches against Henan FC.
• Henan FC have not won any of their last five away matches in the Super League.
• Cangzhou Mighty Lions FC averages 1 goal per game when playing at home, and Henan FC averages 0.8 goals per game when playing away.

The last meeting between these two sides witnessed the spoils being shared in a 1:1 draw at the Mission Hills Football Base Stadium in the previous season of the CSL.

In the last 10 meetings, Cangzhou Mighty Lions FC have won 3 times, Henan FC have won 5 times, and there have been 2 draws, with the goal difference being 12-7 in favor of Henan FC.

Cangzhou Mighty Lions FC will fancy their chances of earning a result against a Henan FC side whose away record this season has been nothing but a disaster, as they are winless in five matches in the Super League.

Henan FC have not had the dream start they were hoping for this season as they have either been swamped with losses or draws (W2 L4 D6), leaving them with the inability to grasp on to wins, which has undeniably hampered their progression in the standings.

There's no denying that Cangzhou Mighty Lions FC will look to rekindle their confidence after their setback in the early going of the Chinese FA Cup competition. However, they face a tough task at home as they go up against a side they have failed to defeat on three occasions, recording two draws and a loss, with their last home win dating back to 2016.

With the aforementioned concerns surrounding the hosts previous meetings against Henan FC coming into this clash, an Asian handicap of (0) in favor of Henan FC not to be put to the sword here should be enough to surface.

• Asian Handicap - Henan FC (0) for 2.05
• Total - Under 2.5 for 1.82
• X for 3.41