On Wednesday morning, GZ Evergrande FC host struggling Qingdao Huanghai in Group A of the Chinese Super League.
GZ Evergrande FC are enjoying a strong season so far in the Chinese Super League and currently sit second place in Group A, just three points behind league leaders Shandong Luneng.
Fabio Cannavaro’s team has won four of their last five league outings in the league, scoring at least two goals in all four of the victories. Last time out they won 5-1 at Chongqing Lifan.
Experienced forward pair Ai Kesen and Ricardo Goulart have been in form this season, scoring eight and seven league goals respectively. The former has scored five goals in his last three Super League appearances.
The home team’s lofty position has been helped by a strong record on home soil, as they have won their last five home matches while scoring at least two goals in each of their recent victories in the Chinese top-flight.
The only Super League meeting between these two teams finished in a 6-0 win for the team from Guangzhou.
Qingdao have struggled for points this season and are currently bottom of Group A, having picked up just seven points from their 13 Super League matches this season.
The visitors head into this clash on the back of eight straight league defeats. Last time out they suffered a 1-0 home defeat by Henan Songshan Longmen. The game saw Qingdao fail to score for a third straight match in the Super League.
They have been poor on their travels in the Chinese top-flight, failing to win in 12 league matches on the road, having suffered 11 defeats in the process. Qingdao have also failed to score in five of their last six away games in the Super League.
Forebet predicts that the home side will record a victory in a high-scoring encounter to maintain their recent decent form.