Meizhou Hakka FC vs Shenzhen FC Prediction: The Youth Army Are In For Another Convincing Defeat

Meizhou Hakka FC plays host to bottom-table dwellers Shenzhen FC at the Wuhua County Olympic Sports Center Stadium in the 25th round of the Super League.

The home team will be looking to get back to winning ways after a setback in their outing against Tianjin Teda and will settle for nothing but a win in this one as they take on a side lacking in both confidence and motivation.

Let's have a look at the latest Chinese Super League predictions between Meizhou Hakka FC and Shenzhen FC, probable lineups, match facts, and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Meizhou Hakka FC

Form: LDWWL

Meizhou Hakka would have hoped for another productive season, as the previous one, in which they made their debut in the top-tier league, saw them finish in 9th place with 49 points. However, this time around they find themselves fighting for survival, and their bid for a mid-table finish will turn out to be a bottom-half finish when all is said and done.

Their last league outing against Tianjin Teda proved to be a challenging one and one that they eventually lost 3-1, with Andrej Kotnik's goal in the 52nd minute providing consolation amidst the defeat.

This was their second defeat in their six matches, where three wins and a draw have been recorded, with the most notable result being their 1-1 draw against table-toppers Shanghai Port on the road. At home, they have definitely stamped their authority by winning five consecutive matches, a laudable run that comes after their three-match winless run, and it goes without saying they are favorites to pick up all three points in this encounter.

They currently occupy 12th place with 26 points, three points ahead of 13th-placed Qingdao Hainiu FC and four points behind 10th place.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

C. Yuelei; Z. Chen, R. Dugalić, J. Liao, T. N. Yue; J. Chen, N. Kosović; C. Ye, R. Henrique, H.B. Yin; T. Conraad

Shenzhen FC

Form: LLLLL

Having avoided relegation by just a point in the previous season to finish in 14th place with 22 points, the Youth Army were hoping for a more productive 2023–24 campaign, but fortune hasn't taken quite a liking to them this season as they are on the brink of being relegated to the second tier after a series of continuous poor results.

Their match against Shandong Taishan at home before the international break further complicated matters for them in their bid for survival as they succumbed to a narrow 2-1 defeat despite taking the lead inside the opening six minutes through youngster Shahsat Hujahmat's strike.

This defeat marked their sixth on the trot and their 14th without a win, where only one meager point was accumulated, depicting a side that will once again be on the receiving end of an unfavorable outcome. They have also failed to impress on the road this season, as they are not currently on a four-match losing streak but have not won any of their twelve matches, recording ten losses and two draws.

They currently occupy 16th place, with 12 points engulfed in the relegation zone, and are seven points behind safety.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 5-3-2

D. Chunyu; Z. Yuan, G. Chen, Z. Tian, X. Zhou, H. Xu; Z. Dalun, M. Wakaso, R. Alessandrini; W. Donkin, Y. Du

Match Facts

• Meizhou Hakka FC has kept a clean sheet in one of their eleven home matches in the Super League.
• Shenzhen FC have conceded three or more goals in nine of their twelve away matches in the Super League.
• Meizhou Hakka FC averages 1.73 goals per game when playing at home, and Shenzhen FC averages 0.75 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 9 meetings, Meizhou Hakka FC have won 3 times, Shenzhen FC have won 6 times, and there have been 0 draws, with the goal difference being 17-10 in favor of Shenzhen FC.

Expert Betting Tips

Meizhou Hakka FC may not be the leading man in the head-to-head meetings, but their victory is not one to be doubted here as they take on a side that has shown close to nothing with their performance this season.

Shenzhen FC have been down in the trenches this season as they are confronted with a possible relegation to the second tier, an outcome that comes as no surprise given their poor performance in their matches. Anticipating a win here will be nothing but a castle in the sky given that they are currently on a four-match losing streak.

Boasting the worst defensive record in the league with 60 goals conceded in 24 matches played, there's no doubt that Shenzhen FC will concede more than they should. As such, a commanding victory for Meizhou Hakka FC is undoubtedly on the cards, and a first-half dominance won't come as a surprise either.

• Goal Before 23 - Yes for 1.83
• Total - Over 3.5 for 2.08
• Total 1 - Over 2.5 for 1.88