Explore My Football Facts’ detailed preview for Beijing Guoan vs Qingdao Hainiu in the Super League. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 13:00 BST match.
Beijing Guoan come into this one with a mixed but competitive run, having drawn 2-2 with Shanghai Port and beaten Dalian Yingbo 3-0 in their last two league games. Qingdao Hainiu have been in stronger scoring form overall, with four wins in their last five and three goals scored in each of their last four victories. With no xG data available, the clearest read is that both sides have been producing goals, but Beijing Guoan’s home edge and the head-to-head record at Workers’ Stadium point towards a narrow home win.
Qingdao Hainiu have shown they can score away from home, as seen in the 3-1 win at Wuhan Three Towns, so Beijing Guoan cannot expect a straightforward afternoon. Even so, Beijing Guoan have also been creating enough to stay in games, with three goals against Yunnan Yukun and two against Shanghai Port in their recent league matches. Match Prediction: Beijing Guoan 2-1 Qingdao Hainiu
Form Guide & Team Overview
Beijing Guoan
Beijing Guoan’s recent league form has been steady rather than dominant, with two wins, two draws and one loss across their last five. They have scored in every one of those matches, including a 3-0 home win over Dalian Yingbo and a 3-3 draw away to Yunnan Yukun.
At the same time, they have also shown some defensive vulnerability, conceding four against Tianjin Jinmen Tiger and two against Shanghai Port. That mix of goals for and against suggests their matches have been open, but they have still been picking up points regularly enough to stay in the contest.
Beijing Guoan Last 5 Results
Qingdao Hainiu
Qingdao Hainiu arrive in strong scoring form, with four wins from their last five league matches. They have scored three goals in each of their last four victories, which includes wins over Dalian Yingbo, Wuhan Three Towns, Shanghai Port and Shandong Taishan.
Their only recent setback was a 2-0 loss away to Shanghai Shenhua, so there is at least one example of them being contained on the road. Even so, the overall trend is positive, and their recent results show a side carrying real attacking momentum into this fixture.
Qingdao Hainiu Last 5 Results
Team News & Injury Report
Beijing Guoan
- Uroš Spajić (No Eligibility)
Qingdao Hainiu
- No injuries have been reported for the current season.
Lineups & Tactical Setup
Beijing Guoan (4-1-3-2)
Predicted lineup: Hou Sen (Goalkeeper), Bai Yang (Defender), Gui Ramos (Defender), Tze-Nam Yue (Defender), Wang Gang (Defender), Boubacar Konté (Midfielder), Dawhan (Midfielder), Serginho (Midfielder), Zhang Xizhe (Midfielder), Fábio Abreu (Attacker), Zhang Yuning (Attacker)
Beijing Guoan’s predicted 4-1-3-2 gives them a compact base with Boubacar Konté sitting in front of the defence and helping them control central areas. That shape also leaves room for Fábio Abreu and Zhang Yuning to work as a front pair, with Serginho and Zhang Xizhe supporting from midfield.
Qingdao Hainiu (4-4-2)
Predicted lineup: Pengfei Mou (Goalkeeper), Hailong Li (Defender), Nemanja Andjelkovic (Defender), Suda Li (Defender), Yangyang Jin (Defender), Jin Yonghao (Midfielder), Malcom Edjouma (Midfielder), Senwen Luo (Midfielder), Yaw Yeboah (Midfielder), Carlos Strandberg (Attacker), Chuangyi Lin (Attacker)
Qingdao Hainiu’s predicted 4-4-2 should keep their structure simple, with two banks of four designed to stay organised and protect the centre. It also gives Carlos Strandberg a clear partner up front, which should help them look direct when they win the ball back.