Qingdao Hainiu vs Chengdu Rongcheng prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on July 5, 2026
Super League China
In the 17th round of the Chinese Super League on July 5, 2026, a match will take place between Qingdao Hainiu and Chengdu Rongcheng. The league leader is coming for an away victory.
Qingdao Hainiu vs Chengdu Rongcheng: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from Qingdao nearly got relegated last season—yet 25 points were enough then to finish in a safe fourteenth position. But the project was later punished harshly, with seven points deducted. Nevertheless, the new campaign started well, but a losing streak began in mid-May. Only Yunnan were beaten, and that was already in the summer.
The team from Sichuan Province finished last season among the top three. Now, it is confidently leading the table, winning the lion's share of their matches. It is true that they lost in succession to Shanghai Port and Dalian Yifang in May, but then defeated Shandong. After the break, they also easily handled Shenzhen Peng City.
Ristic's side scores an average of 1.63 goals per game, conceding slightly more at 1.69. The league leader's statistics are impressive: they average 2.25 goals per match, allowing opponents just 0.94 in return.
Previous Matches: Qingdao Hainiu vs Chengdu Rongcheng
Chengdu has won four of the last five league encounters between these teams, with one match ending in a draw. In the cup a year ago, it was also Chengdu who advanced.
This time, the visitors are deservedly considered the favorites. We believe they will win (odds – 1.60).
Qingdao Hainiu vs Chengdu Rongcheng: Key Stats and Trends
- Qingdao Hainiu lost four matches in a row before the last round
- 69% of Qingdao's matches end with goals from both teams and an average total of 3.31 goals per match
- Chengdu Rongcheng has won their last two matches
- 50% of Chengdu's matches end with goals from both teams and an average total of 3.19 goals per match
Qingdao Hainiu vs Chengdu Rongcheng: Probable Starting Lineups
Qingdao Hainiu are expected to play a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (probable lineup): Mou Pengfei – Li Suda, Anjelkovic, Jin Yanyang, Wang Qiao – Luo Senwen, Edjuma – Jin Yunhao, Lin Chuanyi, Yeboah – El-Messaoudi
Chengdu Rongcheng are expected to play a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (probable lineup): Liu Dianzuo – Hu Hetao, Sorokin, Han Pengfei, He Yiran – Yang Mingyang, Mateus Jussa – Wei Shihao, Wellington, Romulo – Abduweli
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