Dalian Yifang v Beijing Guoan: Chinese Super League predictions, free tip & TV

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There is a three-horse race for the Chinese Super League title but one of the clubs involved risk losing ground on the others in their trip to Dalian Yifang.

Beijing Guoan are third in the division, 14 points clear of Shandong Luneng in fourth and only two points behind Shanghai East Asia in second, but their current form suggests they should be swerved in the match markets.

The capital club have lost four of their last five matches and three of those defeats came on the road, including a slender defeat to lowly Henan Jianye.

The hosts, however, have already lost seven assignments this term and backing goals looks like the best approach.

Beijing boast an excellent front line, spearheaded by Cedric Bakambu, who has scored five league goals this term despite being restricted to only eight appearances.

He is aided by attacking midfield Renato Augusto, while opponents Dalian have a prolific winger of their own in Yannick Ferreira-Carrasco.

The Belgian continues to attract attention from European outfits at the age of 25 and has found the net 14 times in 18 appearances this campaign.

With such a plethora of talented forwards on display, it is hard to ignore the appeal of goals and punters should expect an emulation of the five goals scored between these sides in the reverse fixture in April.

Recommendation
Both teams to score & over 2.5 goals
2pts 5-6 Sky Bet

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