Henan FC vs Qingdao Hainiu FC Prediction: The Sea Bulls Are Worth A Goal In This Encounter

Following their defeat at the hands of Shenzhen FC on the road, Qingdao Hainiu FC travel to Zhengzhou Hanghai Stadium to face Henan FC in the hopes of achieving a resounding victory.

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

Henan FC

The Red Devil's latest home match against Chengdu Rongcheng FC was a tight affair in which they managed to salvage a point in a 1:1 draw, which was more than enough for what they could bargain for, and they will be looking for a more emphatic outcome in this matchup.

They held 52% of the ball in that game, and despite having only one shot on goal from eight attempts, they made it count thanks to Adrian Mierzejewski's exquisite finish in the 56th minute after falling behind in the 28th.

They are currently in eight place with a point, level on points with five other teams in the standings. A victory here might lift them to a more desirable position.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-3-3

W. Guoming; K. Zhao, S. Yang, T. Sunjic, L. Songyi; W. Shangyuan, T. Pina, G. Tianyu; H. Zichang, K. Chen, A. Mierzejewski

Qingdao Hainiu FC

The Sea Bulls had an impressive away record in their previous season, recording 13 wins, 3 draws, and a loss, and while one would have expected them to avoid defeat in their recent match against Shenzhen FC away from home in a competitive league, the opposite happened as they lost 2:1.

They conceded two goals in the first half, and it wasn't until the second half that Aleksandar Andrejević got one back for his side in the 65th minute, but it wasn't enough to rescue a point, and they dropped all three points.

Despite the loss, Antonio Gomez's was pleased with his team's performance in that match, demonstrating that they have what it takes to be a competitive side as well, and will hope that things go differently for them in this encounter as they seek their first win.

With that loss, they presently sit in thirteenth place with no points and are three points behind first place. 

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-4-2

P. Mou; L. Jiashen, A. Andrejevic, L. Junshuai, D. Xu; E. Saric, W. Jianming, C. Chen, Z. Jinbao; X. Sun, E. Kangwa

Match Facts

• Qingdao Hainiu FC has failed to win any of their last four away games against Henan FC.
• Henan FC has won two of their past five encounters against Qingdao Hainiu FC.
• Henan FC averages 1.5 goals per game at home while Qingdao Hainiu FC averages 2.6 goals per game away.

Head-To-Head

Henan FC has won four of the last eight matches, Qingdao Hainiu FC has won twice, and there have been two draws with a goal difference of 13-9 in favor of Henan FC.

Expert Betting Tips

Henan FC will have another chance on home turf, and this time they will leave no stone unturned in their pursuit of a victory against a team that may be lacking in confidence following their previous defeat.

Qingdao Hainiu FC may be lacking in confidence, but it should not be misconstrued as a sign that they are vulnerable, as they are certainly more motivated to achieve a resounding result following their loss to Shenzhen FC.

When the visitors played Shenzhen FC, they showed themselves to be a team that poses a threat in the final third, even though they struggled with accuracy most of the time. However, this doesn't change the fact that they can score here, and with the hosts' ability to do the same thing not in doubt, expect both teams to get on the scoreboard in what could be an entertaining match.

• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.90
• Highest Scoring Half - 2nd for 2.05
• Goals - Over 2.5 for 1.92