Beijing Guoan FC vs Wuhan Three Towns Prediction: An Entertaining Affair Undoubtedly On The Cards

Beijing Guoan FC welcomes Wuhan Three Towns to the Workers Stadium in the 17th round of the Super League.

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Beijing Guoan FC

Form: LWWLD

Starting with the hosts, the Imperial Guards made the trip to Wuhua County Olympic Sports Center Stadium, where they were clear favorites to get the better of Meizhou Hakka FC, but that wasn't the case as their floundering performance away from home came into the equation, eventually condemning them to a disappointing 3:1 loss.

In that match, they were down three goals in the first half, courtesy of a Tyrone Conraad brace and Han Jiaqi's unfortunate own goal. With their lack of efficiency in front of goal in the second half, they could only account for a late consolation goal through Wang Ziming in the 85th minute.

With that loss, their two-match winning streak in the league came to an end. However, that shouldn't leave them demotivated, as they have been in fine form in their last seven matches across all competitions, picking up four wins, two losses, and a draw—a run they could use as motivation to get back on track.

In the standings, they presently occupy sixth place with 24 points, level on points with Changchun Yatai FC in seventh and a point ahead of their opponent in this clash, who is in eighth place.

Team News

Fresh off the bench, Yu Dabao, who provided an assist that saw a consolation goal being scored in a 3:1 defeat at the hands of Meizhou Hakka FC, will be pushing for a start off the bench.

Wang Ziming has proved to be instrumental for Beijing Guoan with four goals in the last two matches, while his goal tally in the last thirteen matches played sits at seven. His services will once again be used by Ricardo Soares when he comes into this game.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-4-2

J. Han; F. Boxuan, M. Ngadeu-Ngadjui, Y. Bai, C. Zhang; H. Fang, Souza, Z. Chi, N. Muhmet; Z. Wang, G. Tianyi

Wuhan Three Towns

Form: LWWDD

As for the visitors, they hit a brick wall in their highly intensified match against league leaders Shanghai Port FC away from home, losing 3:1 to drop three points and thwart their chances of climbing up in the standings.

With emotions spiraling out of control, center back Ren Hang received his second bookable offense and was sent off in the 44th minute, only to be followed by Wei Shihao (not on pitch) four minutes later. This saw them ship in three goals in the second half, and with the score settled as their opponent were down to ten men in the 73rd minute, time would only allow for a consolation goal in the dying embers of the game thanks to Abdul-Aziz Yakubu's strike.

With that loss, their chances of recording their third consecutive victory were in vain. However, just like their opponents in this clash, they too have been in fine form in their last seven matches across all competitions, picking up three wins, three draws, and a loss, which should be enough motivation to see them get back on track.

In the standings, they presently occupy eighth place with 23 points and are seven points behind third place, while maintaining a four-point cushion over Zhejiang Professional FC in ninth place.

Team News

Tsutomu Takahata won't be able to call upon the services of defender Ren Hang, who received a second bookable offense and was sent off in the 44th minute in a 3:1 defeat at the hands of Shanghai Port FC. In his place, Chen Yuhao will likely stand in for him until he makes his return to the pitch.

Wei Shihao, who received a straight red card off the pitch, will also not be available for selection by Tsutomu Takahata. The 28-year-old winger has two goals and one assist to his name in the last 12 matches played.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

D. Liu; D. Wang Yi, Y.M. Liu, Y. Chen, Z. Gao; C. He, N. Stanciu; P. Xie, D. Yan, Davidson; A. Yakubu

Match Facts

• Beijing Guoan FC has yet to win a match when playing against Wuhan Three Towns in the last three meetings.
• Wuhan Three Towns have lost two of their last nine away matches in the Super League.
• Beijing Guoan FC averages 2.38 goals per game when playing at home, and Wuhan Three Towns averages 2 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

The last meeting between these two sides was in the second round of the current CSL season, where both sides were content with a point after playing out a 1:1 draw at the Wuhan Sports Center Stadium.

In the last 3 meetings, Beijing Guoan FC have won 0 times, Wuhan Three Towns have won 2 times, and there have been 1 draws, with the goal difference being 8-2 in favor of Wuhan Three Towns.

Expert Betting Tips

Beijing Guoan's form has been on and off as they either pick up form or lose sight of the ball when it's most important. Their recent match against Meizhou Hakka was a complete disaster, and while that can easily be blamed on their stuttering performance, a lack of motivation and willingness are also contributing factors. Nothing more than a convincing performance will be expected from them in this clash, as they have home advantage at their disposal to get back on track.

As for Wuhan Three Towns, despite their loss to Shanghai Port FC, they have been in fine form when playing away, winning four of their last nine matches, which is enough to see them walk away with a positive result in this clash. Given that they have won two of their last three meetings, this clash could turn out to be their trump card to see off the threat of their opponents.

Beijing Guoan FC have failed to score in one of their last eight home matches, while Wuhan Three Towns, on the other hand, have scored in each of their last nine away matches, and to expect either side to keep a clean sheet here will be unrealistic. As such, we anticipate goals on both ends of the pitch, which should be enough to surface.

• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.61
• Draw No Bet - 2DNB for 1.93
• Total - Over 2.5 for 1.72