- Henan FC have won three, drawn one and lost just one of their last five matches in all competitions (W3, D1, L1).
- Beijing Guoan FC have won four and lost just one of their last five (W4, L1).
Henan’s home record has been impressive, but they’ve struggled to score when facing Beijing Guoan
Henan FC have won four, drawn two and lost five of their 11 home matches in the Super League 2025 (W4, D2, L5), scoring an average of 2.27 goals and conceding an average of 2.00 per game.
They’ve found their scoring boots recently, netting 10 goals in their last five, and they’re likely to take the game to Beijing Guoan FC on Friday. Our Henan FC vs Beijing Guoan FC prediction points towards a high-scoring and competitive contest.
Fabio Abreu is Guoan’s best finisher in the front three with 17 Super League 2025 goals in 23 appearances, but Henan have the most lethal finisher on the field in Frank Acheampong, who has scored 11 goals in 23 Super League 2025 games, including three in his last five.
Guoan have a solid away record, but have shipped 22 goals on the road
Beijing Guoan FC have won six, drawn four and lost just two of their 12 away games in the Super League 2025, but they’ve shipped 22 goals away from home.
They have struggled against Henan in recent years, with this Henan FC vs Beijing Guoan FC preview indicating that Guoan won one and drew one of their previous two head-to-heads, although the last fixture between the two sides was at home in the Super League 2025, where they nicked a 1-0 victory over the struggling Henan.
Acheampong and Nazario have made Henan FC a more potent team under Ramos
Daniel Ramos took charge of Henan FC at the end of April 2025, and has instilled a pragmatic but attack-minded style in the team.
Ramos favours quick transitions and counter-attacks, and uses situational pressing, but he will set up in a deep, compact block against better teams.
Quique Setién has been in charge of Beijing Guoan FC since December 2024, and has set his team up to play a patient, positional style, controlling the tempo and trying to dominate midfield. The Henan FC vs Beijing Guoan FC betting tips suggest this tactical contrast could be decisive.
Guoan are in better form and are superior to Henan in the table
This Henan FC vs Beijing Guoan FC prediction sets up a matchup between a methodical, possession-heavy side and a high-tempo, pragmatic side that should be fascinating. Guoan are in superior form, have the better league position and are also likely to edge this one, but Henan’s recent form and attack should keep this a close game.
Beijing Guoan are the favourites to win and probably should be, but I’d take Henan in the double chance bet at a big price, or the ‘Over 2.5 Goals’ market could be a decent alternative option.
Bruno Nazario has been Henan’s most creative player, supplying three assists in their last five, and helping his side to a 10-goal haul over the same period. Guoan can’t match Henan’s pace of attack, but they have the ability to pull ahead in this game.
Both sides will be desperate to gain momentum ahead of the 2025 Chinese FA Cup final, where they will meet again, and Henan will surely have the psychological edge if they can avoid defeat.
Henan are winless in their last five home head-to-heads, with both teams averaging just 1.0 goals per game over that period, but the teams are playing with more freedom under their new coaches, so this Henan FC vs Beijing Guoan FC prediction could result in a few more goals on Friday.
