- Qingdao West Coast FC have won three and lost two of their last five matches.
- Chengdu Rongcheng FC are unbeaten in their last five in all competitions (Won 2, Drawn 3).
- Chengdu Rongcheng FC have won seven, drawn four and lost only two of their 13 away Super League 2025 matches.
Chengdu Rongcheng FC can handle hosts’ counter
The Qingdao West Coast FC vs Chengdu Rongcheng FC prediction points to Chengdu Rongcheng FC as the clear favorites at 1.42 to beat Qingdao West Coast FC on Sunday while the hosts, who will likely be set up to counter-attack, are long shots at 6.0. However, we feel there is enough in the statistics, trends and game plans of these two teams to justify an underdog play on Qingdao to avoid a loss.
The visitors are currently second in the Super League 2025 on 58 points after 27 matches and are definitely title contenders. Under Seo Jung-Won’s stewardship since December 2020, the club have become a possession-based side that can play in multiple systems with wing-backs and high press.
In the Qingdao West Coast FC vs Chengdu Rongcheng FC preview, it is important to note that Chengdu have been so good away from home in the Super League 2025, winning seven, drawing four and losing only two of their 13 road trips, but both of their draws have come in the last two away fixtures. Romulo has found form again for the Green Peppers with three goals in his last five games and Felipe, who leads the line for the most part, has netted 12 times in 27 league games this term.
Qingdao West Coast can be a counter-attacking threat
Jiayi Shao, who took over at Qingdao West Coast FC in July 2024, has instilled a very pragmatic style on his squad, but one that can also be dangerous when operating off the ball. Qingdao are eighth in the Super League 2025 with 36 points from 27 matches, but have been solid but unspectacular at home, winning five, drawing four and losing four times.
Qingdao’s defense has been less sturdy at their home ground, conceding 19 goals in 13 matches - an average of 1.46 per game. Abdul-Aziz Yakubu is their main goal threat, but can be isolated up top if opponents come out to press him, so his 10 goals in 27 appearances is a decent return for the team’s style.
When considering Qingdao West Coast FC vs Chengdu Rongcheng FC betting tips, it’s clear that Chengdu will come out on top.
Chengdu Rongcheng FC have the superior position, form and away record in this one, so should edge it in a tight contest. But there is a sub-plot here that could make the game more interesting and that is that Qingdao West Coast FC have failed to win their last home match against the Chengdu club, suggesting the away side will be more confident.
Both games in this fixture in Super League 2025, which last met five months ago, have ended all square and the Both Teams To Score market looks too small at 1.62 to make any play. Chengdu’s full backs have been creative and Timo Letschert has three assists in his last five appearances for the second-placed side, so we’ll take the draw and the double chance on Chengdu Rongcheng FC, based on this Qingdao West Coast FC vs Chengdu Rongcheng FC prediction.
