Chengdu Rongcheng FC (Home)
- Chengdu Rongcheng FC currently lead the Chinese Super League 2026 table with 7 points from a possible 9 after 3 games.
- John Aloisi took over as head coach at the beginning of January 2026 and has seemingly hit upon the perfect formula for a team with some great wingers and an abundance of energy, but limited creativity.
- Chengdu are an extremely high-tempo team now, one that presses aggressively and allows their creative, energetic wide players to get forward on the break with regularity.
- They have won both of their first 2 home games in the Chinese Super League 2026.
- They have conceded only 1 goal in their first 2 home games.
Qingdao West Coast FC (Away)
- Qingdao West Coast FC sit sixth after taking 3 points from their opening 3 fixtures.
- Zhi Zheng took charge at the club back in January and has made them a more structured, patient side that has the ability to play at a controlled tempo.
- They have lost their first 2 away matches in the Chinese Super League 2026.
- They were beaten 4-1 by Shanghai Port FC in their last away game.
Head-to-Head
The last two matchups between these sides ended in ties, including a 2-2 thriller at Qingdao five months ago in the Super League 2025.
Key Players
- Wellington Silva - 3 goals in 3 games.
- Abdul-Aziz Yakubu - 1 assist in 3 games.
Betting Insights
- Home win available at 1.27.
- Both teams to score - yes is favored at 1.8.
- Over 2.5 goals is available at 1.5.
Prediction
- Expect Chengdu Rongcheng FC to continue their unbeaten start with a home win.
- The contrast in styles points to an open match and both teams to score is likely.
