Chongqing Tongliang Long
- Chongqing Tongliang Long welcome fellow southwest Chinese city dwellers Chengdu Rongcheng FC at home on Saturday in an early-season Southwest derby in the Chinese Super League 2026.
- Jianye Liu’s side have made a solid start to the season and currently sit second on the table with four points from two matches, and they come into this matchup undefeated so far.
- Chongqing look at their best when they are compact, hard to break through and able to hit on the counter.
- They have a real youthful exuberance about them that makes them difficult to play against and they can be lethal on set pieces.
- They beat Liaoning Tieren FC 1-0 at home just three days ago and have conceded zero goals at home this season in the Chinese Super League 2026.
Chengdu Rongcheng FC
- The visitors are on a two-game winning streak in the Chinese Super League 2026 after their 5-1 pasting of Shenzhen Peng FC, followed by last Saturday’s 1-0 win at home to Qingdao Hainiu.
- John Aloisi has introduced a slightly more direct and high-tempo game to the club since he took over in January 2026, but they are still a possession-heavy side that can lock teams up with their pressing game.
- Wellington Silva leads the team up front with two goals from his opening two games, whilst Dongsheng Wang is the creative engine behind them, registering two assists in their most recent CSL game.
Head-to-Head
Chongqing have a good record in this fixture, beating Chengdu 4-2 in the 2023 FA Cup , and I’m expecting them to edge this one at the home stretch with a single goal.
Key Players
- Wellington Silva leads the team up front with two goals from his opening two games, whilst Dongsheng Wang is the creative engine behind them, registering two assists in their most recent CSL game.
- George Cimpanu leads the line for Chongqing with one goal in two games in the Chinese Super League 2026.
Betting Insights
I think the 1.95 price for Both Teams to Score - No is very good value, and I’m going to back that alongside a home win at 4.5 , as George Cimpanu leads the line for Chongqing with one goal in two games in the Chinese Super League 2026.
Prediction
They have a win and two draws from three home outings this season, whilst Chengdu have won one and lost one of their two on the road.
