Chengdu Rongcheng FC vs Nantong Zhiyun FC Prediction: Chengdu In Sight, Expect Another Goal-fest!

The city of Chengdu will be buzzing with excitement as Chengdu Rongcheng FC seeks to extend their winning streak to two matches when they face Nantong Zhiyun FC at the Chengdu Phoenix Mountain Sports Park in the 10th round of the Super League.

Will Nantong Zhiyun FC's defensive stability be able to keep a rampant Chengdu Rongcheng FC at bay in their bid to secure a positive result, or will they be dealt a disappointing outcome on the road?

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

Chengdu Rongcheng FC

Form: WDDDW

Going into this game, Chengdu Rongcheng FC showed much resilience in their recent match against Shanghai Shenhua at home, as they lived up to the billing of favorites to see off the match with a favorable outcome as they romped to a 2:1 victory thanks to goals from Liu Tao and Ai Kesen (also known as Elkeson).

Prior to that, they were on the verge of causing an upset in their match against reigning champions Wuhan Three Towns on the road but fell short as they only managed to salvage a point in a 3:3 draw, which also saw them extend their unbeaten run on the road to four matches.

Their form in the last five matches has typified nothing but consistency, as they have yet to lose, picking up two wins and three draws to accumulate nine points, and a more improved showing is to be expected as they seek to extend their winning streak to two matches.

In the standings, they've finally landed an AFC Champions League qualifier spot, which they presently occupy in third place with 17 points, while their bid for a second-place finish is hampered by a one-point deficit, making securing all maximum points in this clash imperative.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 3-4-3

Z. Yan; R. Hu, R. Windbichler, T. Liu; L. Bin, Z. Gong, T. Chow, X. Tang; Elkeson, F. Silva, Romulo

Nantong Zhiyun FC

Form: LDLLL

Nantong Zhiyun FC, on the other hand, extended their winless run at home to four matches as they suffered a catastrophic 5:0 defeat at the hands of Wuhan Three Towns, which was undeniably by far their worst performance to date.

Prior to that, they played host to Shenzhen FC at the Rugao Olympic Sports Center Stadium, where they took the lead in the 40th minute through Lucas Morelatto. The second half saw them squander their lead with 19 minutes left to spare, settling for a 1:1 draw to share the spoils.

Zhu QI's men have struggled for positive results in their last five matches as they have appeared to be on poor form to accumulate a measly one point from four losses and a draw, and getting back on track will also prove to be an arduous task given the opponent they are up against in this encounter.

They are presently rooted to the bottom of the table in 16th place with 6 points level on points with Dalian Pro in 15th place and are three points adrift of a 10th place finish.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

S. Xiaodong; Y. Shinar, S. Ma, Bressan, L. Huan; L. Wei, L. Xiangbin; L. Morelatto, M. Yang M, Romario; R. Castillo

Match Facts

• Nantong Zhiyun FC are winless in their last four away matches in the Super League.
• Chengdu Rongcheng FC are currently on a nine-match unbeaten run in the Super League.
• Chengdu Rongcheng FC averages 2.2 goals per game when playing at home, and Nantong Zhiyun FC averages 0.75 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

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

Expert Betting Tips

Chengdu Rongcheng FC come into this game full of confidence and motivation to record their second consecutive victory, and their success here isn't one to be doubted as they have home advantage at their disposal, which could play a pivotal role in them recording a resounding result.

On the other hand, Nantong Zhiyun FC have been in poor form, having not won any of their last six games. Despite this, they'll still be looking to put up a good fight away from home and end their winless run by claiming what could be a hard-fought victory and securing all the bragging rights at the end of 90 minutes.

Chengdu Rongcheng FC has been a force to be reckoned with this season. They have scored an impressive 17 goals in their last nine matches, and this attacking prowess has been a key factor in their success so far. It looks like they are only going to get better as the season progresses. As such, we anticipate this to be another high-scoring affair where wagering on over 2.5 goals should be enough to surface.

• Goals - Over 2.5 for 1.72
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 2.06
• 1st Half Result - W1 for 1.77