Meizhou Hakka FC vs Wuhan Three Towns Prediction: Have The Reigning Champions Lost Their Touch?

For the third round of the Super League, Meizhou Hakka FC will host Wuhan Three Towns at the Wuhua Olympic Sports Center Huitang Stadium.

Will Meizhou Hakka FC be able to win against a team that they have failed to beat on four occasions, or will they succumb to a convincing defeat?

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

Meizhou Hakka FC

Meizhou Hakka FC failed to capitalize on their home advantage in their recent encounter against Shanghai Shenhua, falling by a narrow 1:0 margin.

They were the superior team in most aspects of the game in that encounter, managing 62% of ball possession, but it wasn't enough to prevent defeat since their offensive was not clinical enough to overcome a goal deficit with 54 minutes remaining.

Prior to that, in their first game of the season, they were paired against Beijing Guoan on the road, where they were considered underdogs by bookmakers, and despite a lackluster effort, they managed to come away with a point in a 1:1 draw.

With one point, they are currently in 12th position and are three points away from possibly a 6th or 7th-place finish.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

C. Yuelei; C. Zhechao, R. Dugalic, L. Junjian, T. Yue; L. Shi, Y. Li; Rodrigo Henrique, Y. Hongbo, Y. Chugui; E. Lobjanidze 

Wuhan Three Towns

Wuhan Three Towns were given another chance at home, the Wuhan Sports Center Stadium, to record their first win in front of their fans against Beijing Guoan FC, but they settled for a less appealing result, a 1:1 draw, which was more than they bargained for as their offensive approach was once again ineffective.

In that game, they played to a scoreless draw in the first half, but that would change in the second half when they found themselves trailing by a goal in the 62nd minute courtesy of Yang Liyu's goal, but they did manage to put on a more defensive display after conceding that goal, holding on until Ademilson restored parity in the dying embers of the game.

Prior to that, their first home match against Shanghai Port FC was a dismal showing from a team expected to maintain their title this season, as Paulinho's brace saw them succumb to a 2:0 setback, costing them vital points.

With one point, they are 15th in the relegation zone, sharing the comforts with Zhejiang Professional FC in 16th, and their bid for 6th or 7th place is hampered by a three-point disadvantage.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-4-1-1

D. Liu; Y. Wang, Y. Liu, Y. Li, G. Zhunyi; X. Pengfei, H. Chao, Z. Xiaobin, W. Shihao; N. Stanciu; Davidson

Match Facts

• Meizhou Hakka FC have failed to win any of their last four meetings with Wuhan Three Towns.
• Wuhan Three Towns have not lost in their last four games against Meizhou Hakka FC.
• When playing at home, Meizhou Hakka FC averages 0.7 goals per game, while Wuhan Three Towns averages 1.4 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

Wuhan Three Towns have won the last four meetings against Meizhou Hakka.

Expert Betting Tips

Wuhan Three Towns' performance in the last two matches has not been convincing as they have struggled in front of goal, raising questions as to whether this is a one-off or long-term issue that will have an effect on them by steering them away from recording resounding results in their upcoming matches, and it's definitely an issue Pedro Morilla needs to address in the locker room before it becomes dire.

Meizhou Hakka FC will be looking for a resounding victory over the reigning champions, who appear to have lost their flair this season, as their subpar performance is not to be expected given their high-flying performance the previous season, and they'll be hoping that home advantage plays a role in them walking away with a positive result.

We expect Wuhan Three Towns, who are the odds-on favorites to beat the team they have won their past four meetings with, to pull off a valiant victory away from home because they are the superior team on paper.

• W2 for 1.81
• Goals - Over 2.5 for 1.90
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.81