Guangzhou City FC vs Meizhou Hakka Prediction: The Visitors Favourites To Eke Out A Victory Against Inconsistent Blue Lions

On the 25th matchday of the Super League, Guangzhou City FC will welcome Meizhou Hakka to the Wuhua Olympic Sports Center Huitang Stadium in an attempt to resume their winning ways. Will Meizhou Hakka serve the Blue Lions with a third-consecutive loss, or will the hosts be able to get back to winning ways?

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

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The hosts come into this game after suffering an early defeat on the road to Wuhan Zall, where they gave up two goals in the first half before going on to score a consolation goal through Jown Cardona's strike 24 minutes into the second half. However, their efforts to find an equalizer proved fruitless, and they were forced to settle for a 2-1 defeat.

With a form that has already deteriorated due to a poor performance that has them on a two-match losing streak, they did manage to pick up three points on the road against neighbors in the relegation zone Hebei FC by edging them 0-4; this comes after they went four matches without a win, recording three draws and a loss.

In addition to the missed opportunity they had against Wuhan Zall, the five points they have gained in their last five games haven't been nearly enough to help them escape the relegation zone. They currently hold the 16th spot with 15 points.

Formation: 5-4-1

H. Jiaqi (22); J. Liao (35), J. Jihang (19), T. Miao (20), Y. Teng (18), C. Feiya (21); Y. Chugui (11), Y. Li (38), Z. Gong (4), Guilherme (12); G. Hong (9).

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The visitors recently defeated Henan Jianye 3-2 at home, all thanks to a last-minute goal from Yue Tze Nam in 90 minutes plus added time. Despite their performance leaving much to be desired, their offensive strategy rose to the occasion to help them secure all three points.

With their form in the trenches, they have accrued 7 points in their last five matches, not to mention that they have a slightly dismal away record, having gone three matches without a win and collecting a total of 13 points in all of their previous 11 away contests.

To say they haven't demonstrated anything of significance this season would be an understatement, as they are currently in 9th place with 37 points, with the possibility of moving up to 7th place solely dependent on Beijing Guoan falling short.

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Y. Hou (22); T. Yue (29), L. Junjian (6), R. Dugalic (20), C. Zhechao (15); C. Wei (23), Haochang Chai (28); Y. Chaosheng (16), R. Henrique (25), Y. Congyao (12); A. Vukanovic (9).

• Meizhou Hakka have failed to score in 5 of their last 8 Super League matches.
• Guangzhou City FC is unbeaten in three consecutive home games.
• Meizhou Hakka is unbeaten in its last two Super League games.
• Guangzhou City FC concedes an average of 2.27 goals at home while Meizhou Hakka concedes an average of 1.18 goals away.

This will be their first Super League meeting.

Meizhou Hakka have had a bit of a struggle in recent matches, but with a boost in confidence after returning to winning ways, a second consecutive victory is to be expected if they play their cards correctly this time around and discard their poor away record, which has left them without a win in the last three matches.

Inconsistency has already been a major issue for the Blue Lions, who have seen their form deteriorate, and eking out a victory over the Meizhou Hakka, who are looking to extend their winning streak to two matches, will prove to be a difficult task. By the looks of it, they are likely to hit a brick wall in search of a triumph.

Walking away with three points is definitely out of the question for Guangzhou City FC given their inconsistent form, making defeat inevitable, and as such, we see Meizhou Hakka with enough firepower to dispose of the Blue Lions charges, and a convincing victory could be highly anticipated.

• Full-time Result - Meizhou Hakka for 1.95
• Goals - Over 2.5 for 1.97
• Both Teams To Score (Yes) for 1.80