- Chongqing Tongliang Long have won 1 and drawn 2 of their last 3 home matches in all competitions.
- Chengdu Rongcheng FC have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 2 away matches.
A Southwest Derby with some history behind it
Chengdu Rongcheng FC and Chongqing Tongliang Long will be familiar foes for the fans of these two clubs, with the pair facing off in a Southwest derby that should once again be closely contested on Saturday. Our Chongqing Tongliang Long vs Chengdu Rongcheng FC prediction suggests that tensions will be high as both teams aim to make a statement early in the season.
Jianye Liu took charge of the home team Chongqing at the end of December 2025, and he has made a good start to his tenure with his pragmatic squad of young, fresh and enthusiastic players. They are tight at the back and look to quickly counter-attack when possession is won or via well-taken set pieces. George Cimpanu is their most reliable attacking outlet, having scored once in two Chinese Super League 2026 games so far.
Chengdu Rongcheng FC were taken over by John Aloisi at the start of January 2026 and he appears to have started to blend in some of his more direct and high-intensity style of play into the side’s more traditional possession-based style of game. Dongsheng Wang provides the creativity in the middle of the park for the visitors, he’s provided 2 assists in their most recent Chinese Super League match, but the front line of Wellington Silva is where the danger lies with the Brazilian having scored 2 goals in 2 league games this season. This Chongqing Tongliang Long vs Chengdu Rongcheng FC preview underscores the importance of the attacking threats on both sides.
Chongqing to edge a narrow home win
The visitors have made a perfect start to the CSL 2026 with 6 points from their opening 2 games, most recently dispatching Qingdao Hainiu 1-0 at home. Prior to that, they had trounced Shenzhen Peng FC 5-1 on home turf in their first game. The away form is mixed, with 1 win and 1 loss in their last 2 away matches, and we think that Chongqing have enough defensive stubbornness to frustrate the creative talents of Chengdu. This Chongqing Tongliang Long vs Chengdu Rongcheng FC prediction highlights how decisive the defensive battle could be in determining the outcome.
Chongqing have made a great start to their season with 4 points from 2 matches, with their most recent outing a 1-0 home win against Liaoning Tieren FC. Their recent record in all competitions reads 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 defeats in their last 5 matches, and the 4.5 odds on a home triumph look good to us in this one.
For those looking at potential wagers, the Chongqing Tongliang Long vs Chengdu Rongcheng FC betting tips indicate that this should be a close game between the current 1st and 2nd-placed teams in the CSL 2026, and Chongqing’s pragmatism and compactness at the back should keep the more creative Chengdu side at bay, so Both Teams to Score - No at 1.95 looks a solid bet for this one.
