Guangzhou Evergrande vs Shenzhen FC Prediction: The Hosts' Are Definitely Worth A Goal In This Fixture

Guangzhou FC's play has deteriorated with each passing day, and they now sit 16th in the Super League rankings with only 6 points, and are destined for relegation.

A win versus Shenzhen FC will not lift them out of their current place, but it will play a significant part in their future efforts to avoid relegation.

Form: LLWLL

With their fellow townsman Guangzhou City, another local team, and their current predicament in the Super League as both teams are mired in the relegation zone, it's only a matter of time until Guangzhou FC witnesses their form sink.

And it's without doubt that they will be trying to alter their recent losing streak by defeating Shenzhen FC, however they are well aware of how difficult it will be given their previous performance.

After losing four straight games, they were given a break and were able to defeat Hebei CFFC 1-0. However, they have since found themselves in a similar situation as they have now lost two straight games.

Prior to suffering a 2-0 loss to Cangzhou Mighty Lions, when they shown unwavering resolve to earn a victory despite being the more dominant team, they recorded a 2-1 loss to Chengdu Rongcheng.

Their uneven play, which has resulted in only two victories in their last 13 Super League games, is not excusable, and if they don't address the potential problems within their bench, they will likely continue to produce more unsatisfactory results.

Form: LLWWL

When they played Shanghai SIPG last time, they were almost blatantly outplayed despite maintaining composure throughout. If it weren't for the deflected own goal, they might have ended that game on a positive note by splitting the points.

Unfortunately, the own goal broke their spirits and sapped what little strength they had left to maintain a fighting mentality. And as a result, they have lost their last two games in a row.

They have only won six of their previous five games, have let up nine goals, and may be a little rusty as they try to turn things around after going two games without scoring a goal.

They just need to find their signature form before things go south because they haven't even managed to win their last two games, let alone score a goal. 

And by showing such results, they cast themselves in the negative light for not being a reliable side to keep their form maintained without facing any downgrade.

• In their last five games, Guangzhou FC has not suffered a home loss to Shenzhen FC.
• In their last seven super league games, Shenzhen has given up a goal.
• When these two teams face off, their combined average goal total is 3.2.
• Guangzhou FC averages 0.5 goals per game at home, while Shenzhen averages 1.25 goals per game away.

In their last ten meetings Guangzhou FC have triumphed nine times while Shenzhen FC have triumphed only once.

Guangzhou FC may somehow face difficulties In walking away with a win that's if the visitors put in a little more effort this time around to claim a victory and put on a solid defense.

Given the visitors' previous play, I also can't guarantee that they'll win right now, since they've been unpredictable in the majority of their recent games.

Given that they went on a 10-match unbeaten streak the previous season, the home team's recent performance has been startling.

However, based on recent meetings with Shenzhen FC, they appear to have an advantage, which could be crucial in determining their victory.

• Corner Handicap Guangzhou Evergrande +2 for 1.83
• Both Teams To Score (Yes) for 1.88
• Total 1 - Over 0.5 for 1.51