Beijing Guoan FC
- Beijing Guoan FC are on a bad streak at the moment, having lost their last 3 games.
- They have won 8 of their 12 home Super League games this term (D2, L2).
- Those recent defeats have seen them slip to 4th in the Super League 2025 table with 48 points from 25 games.
- Quique Setién has moulded Guoan into one of the most possession-obsessed and tactically astute teams in the league.
- Setién’s system has allowed talented forward Fabio Abreu to shine at home.
Dalian Young Boy FC
- Dalian Young Boy FC are a more pragmatic outfit under Guoxu Li.
- Li's side is compact, organised and set up to counter-attack.
- The Beijing Guoan FC vs Dalian Young Boy FC preview focuses on the teams' recent encounters and form coming into this clash, noting that Dalian come into this game having beaten Shenzhen Peng City 2-1 at home but drawn 1-1 away to Yunnan Yukun.
- They are without a win in their last 3 away matches (D1, L2).
- They have scored 0.75 goals per away game in Super League 2025, totaling 9 away goals this season.
Head-to-Head
- The recent head-to-head history between the sides has been tight and intense, as highlighted in this Beijing Guoan FC vs Dalian Young Boy FC prediction.
- They met in the FA Cup earlier in 2025 in a wild 7-6 game in favour of Guoan.
Key Players
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Players to watch:
- Fabio Abreu - the focal point of Guoan’s attack.
- Cephas Malele - Dalian’s main finisher with 6 Super League goals from 23 appearances.
Betting Insights
- Beijing Guoan are the clear favourites with odds of +475 (compared to Dalian’s longer odds).
- Both Teams to Score at -175 is considered unattractive here.
- The recommended market is Over 2.5 at -250; in addition, our Beijing Guoan FC vs Dalian Young Boy FC betting tips suggest focusing on goal markets due to both teams’ recent attacking trends.
Prediction
- This is a clash between a possession-dominant side and a team that excels at frustrating opponents and hitting on the break. According to the latest Beijing Guoan FC vs Dalian Young Boy FC prediction, those contrasting styles make for a fascinating matchup.
- Whoever controls the central midfield battle and gets the better of the full-backs will likely be decisive.
- Expect Dalian to sit in and frustrate, but the quality of Guoan at home should show through - backing Guoan to come out on top with goals in the game.
