- Tianjin Jinmen Tigers have failed to win any of their five home Chinese Super League games this season, with three draws and two defeats.
- Chengdu Rongcheng FC are the league leaders with 31 points from 11 matches, the most in the Chinese Super League 2026.
- Chengdu Rongcheng FC have won four and drawn one of their five away matches in the league this season.
Chengdu Rongcheng FC to extend winning streak
Tianjin Jinmen Tigers have drawn their last three Chinese Super League matches, most recently a 2-2 home draw with Wuhan Three Towns, but face a big challenge on Friday against the runaway league leaders. The Tianjin Jinmen Tigers vs Chengdu Rongcheng FC prediction is eagerly anticipated, considering the recent form of both teams.
John Aloisi was appointed as Chengdu Rongcheng FC head coach in January 2026 and his overhaul of the team’s approach has catapulted the visitors to the summit of the Chinese Super League.
Rongcheng play a high-tempo game based around wide overloads and quick vertical passes into the attacking third, coupled with intense pressing in the opposing team’s half.
Tianjin have been tough to beat
This is the antithesis to Yu Genwei’s pragmatic, defence-first approach which he has employed since taking over at Tianjin in March 2021, although the Tigers have been more positive in the last few games.
Tianjin are bottom of the Chinese Super League 2026 with one point from their 11 matches after a season of struggle that included a heavy points deduction for the club. Every match is a must-win as they try to survive in the top flight.
Our Tianjin Jinmen Tigers vs Chengdu Rongcheng FC preview highlights that Aloisi’s approach has made Chengdu Rongcheng the team to beat in the CSL and they will extend their winning streak to six games on Friday if they can see off this plucky, counter-attacking outfit.
Tianjin have enough to trouble hosts
The Tigers have won the last two meetings between the sides at home, but Chengdu’s current form means an away win at 1.54 makes sense in this matchup. For those interested, this Tianjin Jinmen Tigers vs Chengdu Rongcheng FC betting tips guide points towards backing the visitors, especially given their firepower.
Back Over 2.5 goals at 1.79 and Both Teams to Score - Yes at 1.82 instead for the visitors as they have scored ten goals in five away league games and look likely to add to that tally here.
Felipe has been in prolific form for Rongcheng with nine goals in nine league appearances, five of them in his last five games. Alberto Quiles has been a focal point for Tianjin’s attacks, leading the line with six goals in 11 league matches, while Xadas has provided three assists in the Tigers’ last five CSL matches.
The Tianjin Jinmen Tigers vs Chengdu Rongcheng FC prediction is further informed by home statistics: Tianjin have scored 1.20 and conceded 1.60 goals per game at home in the league, which makes them vulnerable to Rongcheng’s attacks, but should be able to get enough chances to score in a high-stakes match.
