Wuhan Three Towns vs Dalian Pro Prediction: A 'Both Team To Score' Scenario Not Ruled Out Of The Equation!

Wuhan Three Towns are still searching for their first win at home as they welcome Dalian Pro to the Wuhan Sports Center Stadium in the 13th round of the Super League and will be hoping that Tsutomu Takahata's introduction as manger will bring about some positive atmosphere. 

Dalian Pro will too be out on the same quest to put an end to their five-match losing run when playing away, but with the fact that they have struggled offensively, failing to score in three of those matches, will this thwart their chances of walking away with a resounding result?

Let's have a look at the latest Chinese Super League predictions between Wuhan Three Towns vs Dalian Pro, team news, probable lineups, match facts, and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Wuhan Three Towns

Form: DDLWD

Wuhan Three Towns made it a definite sure thing to leave their mark at the Ruichang Sports Park Stadium in their recent match against Jiangxi Lushan in the third round of the Chinese FA Cup as they romped to a commanding 5:1 victory where Abdul-Aziz Yakubu had a fair share of an impressive performance, scoring a brace.

In the Super League, they found themselves held to a 1:1 draw against Shandong Taishan, a side they got the better of in the Chinese Super Cup, winning 2:0. In that match, Ademilson broke the impasse in the 38th minute, but his efforts were later cancelled out by a Crysan equalizer four minutes later.

After a period of four consecutive draws, they managed to snap that winless run with a commanding 5:0 victory away against Nantong Zhiyun FC, and with many vying for their second consecutive win against minnows Cangzhou Mighty Lions, they fell to a rather unjustifiable 2:1 defeat on the road, which was later followed by two successive 1:1 draws against Tianjin Teda and Shandong Taishan, illustrating that they are once again back to the drawing board with their inability to grasp wins.

Slowly drifting farther away from first place, where they are hampered by a 13-point deficit, as they currently occupy eighth place with 16 points and have a nine-point cushion over their opponent in this encounter.

Team News

Tsutomu Takahata may exhale a sigh of relief coming into this match because he has no injury concerns. With his players being fit and versatile, Takahata has a lot of alternatives and can assemble a formidable team to take on their opponents.

Abdul-Aziz Yakubu will be hoping his terrific performance in the Chinese FA Cup caught Tsutomu Takahata's attention as he strives for a start off the bench. The 24 year old has played five games for Wuhan Three Towns so far and has two goals to his name.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 3-4-3

D. Liu; Wallace, Y. Liu, Z. Xiaobin; G. Zhunyi, N. Stanciu, L. Senwen, D. Hanwen; Davidson, Ademilson, X. Pengfei

Dalian Pro

Form: DLLLL

There was little room for error for a Dalian Pro side looking to make the necessary amendments to rectify their poor form in the Super League by dishing out an impressive performance in their recent match against Yanbian Longding FC in the third round of the Chinese FA Cup, as second-half goals from Yin Shang and Borislav Tsonev witnessed them run out 2:0 winners away from home.

In the Super League, despite opting for a thrilling 2:2 draw to share a point apiece against Beijing Guoan FC in front of their home fans, it's still to be seen whether they'll once again be able to replicate the same result on the road, where their performance has left much to be desired as they've yet to win any of their last five matches.

Their form in the league has been cause for concern, as they were on a five-match losing streak, and if that's not convincing enough to say they've been in abysmal form, their winless run stands at eleven matches, where three draws and eight losses have been recorded.

Due to their erratic performance, they currently find themselves anchored to the bottom of the table in 16th place in the relegation zone and are three points adrift of 13th place.

Team News

Dalian Pro manager Xie Hui has no fitness issues heading into this match and has a large pool of players to pick from.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

W. Yan; Y. He, V. Nunez, L. Longchang, T. Zhu; W. Yun, L. Peng; B. Tsonev, N. Bosancic, L. Lin; C. Manzoki

Match Facts

• Wuhan Three Towns have lost only one of their last five home matches in the Super League and are winless in the rest.
• Dalian Pro have failed to win any of their last five away matches in the Super League.
• Wuhan Three Towns averages 1 goal per game when playing at home, and Dalian Pro averages 0.6 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last two meetings between these two sides, Wuhan Three Towns have prevailed in both matches, winning 4:0 at home and 2:1 on the road, with the goal difference being 6:1 in favor of Wuhan Three Towns.

Expert Betting Tips

Wuhan Three Towns' home form in the last five matches has been swamped with mainly draws, and no sign of a win has been evident, which has really put a toll on their progression in the standings, which if not looked at could bear dire consequences down the line for them in their pursuit for a productive season.

Dalian Pro have experienced a downturn in form when playing away, as their performance in the last five matches has left much to be desired. They have lost four of their last five matches and have had some difficulties in front of goal as they have failed to score in two matches in a row, not forgetting their defensive vulnerabilities that have seen them concede two or more goals in three of those matches.

Wuhan Three Towns, with the exception of a less than stellar performance at the Wuhan Sports Center Stadium, have only managed to keep one clean sheet while giving up seven goals in their last five home games, illustrating a shaky backline. With that in mind, there is a possibility that Dalian Pro will be able to score here despite their recent struggles to rattle the net on the road as they can step up to the plate in competitive matches when necessary, making the wager "BTTS" a likely result. 

• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 2.20
• Half-time Result - Wuhan Three Towns for 1.73
• Total 1 - Over 2.5 for 2.15