Yunnan Yukun vs Henan prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
In the 17th round of the Chinese Super League, a match between Yunnan Yukun and Henan will take place on July 3, 2026. The hosting club will try to secure another victory.
Yunnan Yukun vs Henan: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from Yuxi finished last season exactly in the middle of the table—eighth—with 42 points. This season, they have improved, but since the end of May have hit another winless stretch. In the last round, they lost 2-4 to Qingdao Hainiu.
The team from Zhengzhou collected half a dozen fewer points in 2025, finishing only tenth back then. Things are not much better now, but it's worth remembering that they started with a six-point deduction. Before the break, they had an even split: six wins and six losses. In June, they started with a home defeat to Shanghai Port, 1-2.
Ionita and company are averaging 1.81 goals scored per match and conceding 1.75. Zangye's side currently records 1.06 goals scored and 1.25 conceded on average.
Previous Matches: Yunnan Yukun vs Henan
Last season, in their first-ever meetings, Yukun collected four out of a possible six points. However, in March they lost away from home.
This pair is seen as almost equal. However, the visitors appear more stable at the moment—we believe they are capable of at least avoiding defeat (odds – 1.6).
Yunnan Yukun vs Henan: Key Statistics and Trends
- Yunnan Yukun have not won in four consecutive matches
- 75% of Yunnan's matches end with goals by both teams and the average total goals per match is 3.56
- Henan have won three out of their last five matches
- 50% of Henan's matches end with goals by both teams and the average total goals per match is 2.3
Yunnan Yukun vs Henan: Possible Starting Lineups
Yunnan Yukun play in a 1-4-3-3 formation (possible lineup): Wang Zhifeng – Burke, Shi Ke, Zichang, Chenliang – Yufeng, Chugui, Yuhao – Maritu, Ionita, Kleber
Henan play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Wang Guomin – Lucas, Iago Maidana, Huang Ruifeng, Yelzang Shinar – He Chao, Wang Shangyuan – Bruno Nazario, Zhong Yihao, Mboula – Gustavo
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