Chongqing Tongliang Long
- Chongqing Tongliang Long are 2nd in the Chinese Super League 2026 with 24 points from 14 games.
- Manager Jianye Liu was appointed in December 2025 and has instilled a structure and defensive discipline into the side that have made them difficult to break down, particularly at home.
- The hosts have conceded just six goals in seven home games, and usually line up with a compact back three with the wings pushed up, focusing on their shape rather than possession.
- Their form is a little mixed, with just one win from their last five and two straight draws at home, but they are a tough team to break down.
Beijing Guoan FC
- Beijing Guoan FC have struggled in 2026 with just 12 points from 14, placing them 13th in the league.
- Nick Montgomery took the helm in January 2026 and has made the squad a lot more proactive, playing a faster-paced 4-4-2 and being much more aggressive when pressing high up the pitch.
- The visitors have won two, drawn three and lost two of their seven Chinese Super League away games, with an average of 1.29 goals scored per game and 1.14 conceded per game.
- Their only away game in the last three league fixtures ended in a 1-1 draw against Qingdao West Coast, and they have lost just once in the same period.
Key Players
- George Cimpanu leads the scoring for Chongqing with 4 goals in 12 appearances, while Landry Dimata has scored two in the club’s last five in a return to form.
- Yuning Zhang is the danger man for Beijing with seven goals in 13 league appearances, while Serginho has looked sharp lately with three assists in the club's last five.
Betting Insights
Odds for a Chongqing win on Saturday are still a generous 4.0 , with Over 2.5 goals at 1.86 and Both Teams to Score - Yes at 1.7 looking good as well.
Prediction
I expect both teams to score here, with Chongqing to continue their unbeaten record at home with a win.
