Zhejiang Professional FC vs Henan FC Prediction: The Green Giants Will Return To The Winning Column With Ease

Zhejiang Professional FC will welcome Henan FC at the Hangzhou Dragon Stadium in the ninth round of the Chinese Super League.

Let's have a look at the latest Chinese Super League predictions between Zhejiang Professional FC vs. Henan FC, match facts, and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Form: LWLLL

Despite being in the ascendency for large spells of the game in their match against Beijing Guoan FC, Zhejiang Professional learned the hard way that possession play isn't everything as they succumbed to a convincing 2-1 defeat.

The Green Giants have been in poor form in the league, as they have secured just one win in their last five matches (L4). At home this season, their performance has resembled a rollercoaster ride with two wins, two draws, and a solitary draw. However, with just one defeat in their last six home games (W3, D2) against Henan FC, they'll undeniably fancy their chances of returning to the winning column.

With 10 points accumulated from eight matches, Zhejiang Professional FC sits in ninth place in the Chinese Super League standings, four points ahead of the relegation zone and three points adrift of sixth-placed Cangzhou Mighty Lions FC.

Form: WWDDL

Henan FC, moving at their own pace, is trying by all means to fulfil the rather modest requests of their boisterous fans this season. In the last round, they were involved in a back-and-forth brawl against Cangzhou Mighty Lions FC on the road, but in the end, they were the ones who prevailed in a 3-2 dramatic tirumph. This saw them halt a match-winning run on the road (D2, L1).

The Red Devils have avoided defeat in their last four league matches (W2, D2) since a 2-0 home defeat against Shenzhen Peng City FC on April 5th. It's also worth mentioning that they are currently on a two-match winning streak and come into this match high on confidence. 

With 10 points accumulated from eight matches, Henan FC sits in eighth place in the Chinese Super League standings, level on points with their opponents in this upcoming encounter, and is five points adrift of third-placed Shanghai Port FC.

• Zhejiang Professional FC have seen the total surpass 2.5 goals in five of their last eight league matches.
• Henan FC are currently on a two-match winless run when they run against Zhejiang Professional FC.
• Zhejiang Professional FC averages 1.2 goals per game when playing at home, and Henan FC averages 1.75 goals per game when playing away.

In the last 19 meetings, Zhejiang Professional FC have won 5 times, Henan FC have won 8 times, and there have been 6 draws, with the goal difference being 20-19 in favour of Henan FC.

Zhejiang Professional FC have been in poor form since the start of the season, and this comes as a surprise for a side that finished third last season. Expectations were leaning towards them challenging for the top three spots, but four points separate them from the drop zone, meaning they find themselves involved in a relegation scrap. 

However, this match presents a great opportunity for them to redeem themselves and get back to the win column as they take on a side they've not lost to in their last three matches, drawing two and winning one in the process. As such, we are inclined to think they might be able to bag maximum points in front of their fans, which makes them a likely pick in the full-time market.

• W1 for 1.90
• Highest Scoring Half - 2nd for 1.97
• Goals - Over 2.5 for 1.61