Yunnan Yukun FC
- Yunnan Yukun FC are fifth in the Chinese Super League 2026 with 21 points from 16 games.
- They have won one, drawn two and lost two of their last five.
- They beat Suzhou Dongwu 4-2 away in the FA Cup 2026.
- They then lost 4-2 at Qingdao Hainiu in the Chinese Super League 2026.
- At home they have lost three, drawn one and won three of seven matches, conceding 12 goals in those games.
- In 2026, coach Jordi Vinyals has built a 4-2-3-1 system which is patient in buildup, strong on the ground and selective in its pressing.
Henan FC
- Henan FC are eleventh with 15 points from 15 matches.
- Henan will arrive at the Yuxi Plateau Sports Center Stadium as underdogs, but they've closed in on the group with four wins and just one defeat in the last five.
- Daniel Ramos' Henan FC have played with a compact block and fast vertical transitions since he took over as head coach on 30 April 2025.
- Gustavo has been their primary scorer with five goals in 14 appearances.
- Bruno Nazario has scored two of their last six in the Chinese Super League 2026.
- Henan have a solid away record of three wins, two draws and three defeats from eight trips, and they've only conceded ten goals.
Head-to-Head
- The last head-to-head in the Chinese Super League 2026 finished 2-1 to Henan three months ago.
- All three meetings in the competition have been evenly poised with one win apiece and one draw.
Key Players
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For Yunnan:
- Alexandru Ionita - nine assists in 16 Chinese Super League 2026 appearances.
- Oscar Taty Maritu - 12 goals, with four of their last nine in the league.
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For Henan:
- Gustavo - five goals in 14 appearances.
- Bruno Nazario - two of their last six in the league.
Betting Insights
- The odds are 2.39 for the home side and 2.85 for the away side.
- Oscar Taty Maritu is worth an anytime goalscorer bet.
- A both teams to score no bet market is available at 2.37 and is suggested as a smart angle.
Prediction
Yunnan are an excellent team and we like the home advantage, but Henan are in better form and have a sharper away edge, so we're taking them to sneak past .
