Explore My Football Facts detailed preview for Beijing Guoan vs Qingdao Hainiu in Super League. Stats, odds, predictions and line-ups for the 1pm BST match.
Beijing Guoan come into this game on 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 wins. With no xG data available, the clearest reading is that both sides have been producing goals, but Beijing Guoan’s home advantage and head-to-head record at the Workers’ Stadium point to a narrow win at home.
Qingdao Hainiu have shown they can score away from home, as seen in a 3-1 win at Wuhan Three Towns, so Beijing Guoan can’t expect an easy afternoon. However, Beijing Guoan have also been creating enough to keep themselves in games, with three goals against Yunnan Yukun and two against Shanghai Port in their last league games. Match Prediction: Beijing Guoan 2-1 Qingdao Hainiu
Forms guide and team overview
Beijing Guoan
Beijing Guoan’s recent form in the league has been consistent rather than dominant, with two wins, two draws and one defeat in their last five. They have scored in all of those games, including a 3-0 home win against Dalian Yingbo and a 3-3 draw at Yunnan Yukun.
At the same time, they have also shown some defensive vulnerability, conceding four against Tianjin Jinmen Tiger and two against Shanghai Port. This combination of goals for and against suggests that their games have been open, but they have still been picking up points with enough regularity to stay in the competition.
Beijing Guoan Last 5 results
Qingdao Hainiu
Qingdao Hainiu arrive in good scoring form, with four wins in their last five league games. They have scored three goals in each of their last four wins, which include wins against Dalian Yingbo, Wuhan Three Towns, Shanghai Port and Shandong Taishan.
Their only recent setback was a 2-0 loss to Shanghai Shenhua, so there is at least one example of them on the road. Still, the overall trend is positive and their recent results show a team that brings real attacking momentum into this game.
Qingdao Hainiu Last 5 results
Team news and injury report
Beijing Guoan
- Uroš Spajić (not eligible)
Qingdao Hainiu
- No injuries have been recorded during the current season.
Alignments and tactical configuration
Beijing Guoan (4-1-3-2)
Expected 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 (Forward), Zhang Yuning (Forward)
Beijing Guoan’s planned 4-1-3-2 gives them a compact base with Boubacar Konté sitting in front of the defense and helps them control central areas. This shape also leaves space for Fábio Abreu and Zhang Yuning to work as a forward pair, with Serginho and Zhang Xizhe providing support from midfield.
Qingdao Hainiu (4-4-2)
Expected 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 Strandbergy (Midfielder), Lintta (Midfielder)
Qingdao Hainiu’s planned 4-4-2 should keep its structure simple, with two banks of four designed to stay organized and protect the center. It also gives Carlos Strandberg a clear partner up front, which should help them look direct when they win the ball back.
