Nantong Zhiyun FC vs Wuhan Three Towns Prediction: The Reigning Champions To Get It Right This Time!

Nantong Zhiyun FC plays host to Wuhan Three Towns at the Rugao Olympic Sports Center Stadium in the 9th round of the Super League.

Will Nantong Zhiyun FC be able to get back to winning ways at home, or will their winless run be extended to six matches?

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

Nantong Zhiyun FC

Form: DLLLD

Nantong Zhiyun FC missed out on the opportunity to get back to winning ways in their recent match against Shenzhen FC, in which they failed to use home advantage to settle for a more appealing result as they were held to a 1:1 draw to share the spoils.

Prior to that, they were up against Beijing Guoan FC on the road, and they knew that their chances of winning were slim as they had the underdog tag on their backs, which eventually saw them succumb to a 1:0 defeat to drop all three points.

David Patricio's side have been in inconsistent form when playing at the Rugao Olympic Sports Center Stadium, which has seen them record one win at home in their last four matches, which came against Henan FC (1:0), while recording two losses and a draw to accumulate a meager 4 points in the process, making their likelihood of recording a resounding result here unlikely.

In the standings, they presently occupy 15th place with 6 points, level on points with Dalian Pro in 14th place, while maintaining a one-point lead over Zhejiang Professional FC in 16th place.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-3-3

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

Wuhan Three Towns

Form: DDDDW

Wuhan Three Towns were presented with yet another opportunity to record their first win of the season at home as they played host to Chengdu Rongcheng FC at the Wuhan Sports Center Stadium, and unfortunately, it was another missed opportunity from them as they were held to a thrilling 3:3 draw that witnessed their winless run at home extend to four games.

Prior to that, they were up against Shanghai Shenhua on the road, and they got to experience their opponents solid defense as most of their clear-cut chances at goal were thwarted. However, an unfavorable result was averted as they rescued a point in a 1:1 draw courtesy of Deng Hanwen's equalizer in first-half stoppage time.

While their home form this season has been cause for concern as they have struggled for consistency, the same cannot be said about their impressive performance on the road, where they have yet to suffer defeat in their last four matches, recording two wins and two draws to accrue 8 points, and there's no doubt that they'll be on their best display here as they seek to get back on track.

In the standings, they presently occupy 6th place with 11 points, level on points with Beijing Guoan FC in 7th place, and are three points adrift of third place.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 3-5-2

D. Liu; Wallace, Y. Liu, G. Zhunyi; D. Hanwen, Z. Xiaobin, N. Stanciu, W. Shihao, X. Pengfei; Aziz, H. Chao

Match Facts

• Nantong Zhiyun FC are currently on a five-match winless run in the Super League.
• Wuhan Three Towns have recorded successive draws in the Super League.
• Nantong Zhiyun FC averages 0.75 goals per game when playing at home, while Wuhan Three Towns averages 1.75 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

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

Expert Betting Tips

Nantong Zhiyun FC will have to be at their best if they are to walk out of the Rugao Olympic Sports Center Stadium with an appealing result that could possibly lift them out of the relegation zone.

Wuhan Three Towns have no excuses whatsoever to not get back to winning ways, as a once-in-a lifetime opportunity has been presented to them as they take on a side that has struggled for form when playing at home, and anything other than a win will be considered yet another unsatisfactory performance from them.

On paper, Wuhan Three Towns are simply the better side, and they boast a superior squad at their disposal, which should have no trouble cruising to a comfortable win away from home.

• Total 2 - Over 1.5 for 1.76
• Goals - Over 2.5 for 2.01
• Asian Handicap - Wuhan Three Towns -1.0 for 2.00