Cangzhou Mighty Lions vs Meizhou Hakka Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 14 Sep 2024

Why Over 2.5 Goals Looks Like the Best Bet

This contest between Cangzhou and Meizhou Hakka should result in Over 2.5 on the Total Goals market. We think that there’s big value betting on this pick at -138, with the prospect of multiple goals being scored.

1-1 Draw in Previous H2H

Cangzhou Mighty Lions have won two on the spin, triumphing 2-0 in their previous game. This was on the road against Henan at Zhengzhou Hanghai Stadium. Xiaopeng Li's team had just 37% possession and recorded two shots on target, while Ziyi Niu (own goal) and Xinyu Liu scored one goal each.

Meizhou Hakka have lost their previous two away from home. Their most recent game was at home at Wuhua Olympic Sports Centre where they recorded a 2-1 victory over Changchun Yatai. They enjoyed just 36% possession and had eight shots on goal, while Chaosheng Yang and John Mary found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last encounter between Meizhou and Cangzhou ended all square. This head-to-head was a 1-1 draw at Wuhua Olympic Sports Centre. In the past 5 H2H meetings, there has been two draws. Meizhou have won two games and Cangzhou one.

Cangzhou have 2 wins, 5 losses and 3 draws, averaging 0.8 goals from 3.1 shots on goal and 8.8 attempts. They have averaged 42.9% possession, 392.0 passes and 3.3 corners per match, with their opponents getting 1.9 goals from 6.0 shots on goal, 15.5 attempts and 5.3 corners.

Heber and Oscar Taty Maritu are the leading goalscorers with 2, while Xinyu Liu has 1. Oscar Taty Maritu is the top assists maker with 2.

Meizhou have 3 victories, 6 defeats and 1 draw, averaging 4.4 shots on goal, 10.6 attempts and 1.5 goals. Milan Ristic's side average 41.2% possession, 319.6 passes, 5.4 corners awarded and 6.2 corners against, while 3.0 goals have been conceded from 17.8 attempts and 7.5 shots on goal.

John Mary has recorded 4 goals, Nebojsa Kosovic 3, with Chaosheng Yang and Tyrone Conraad both managing 2. Rodrigo Henrique has been the chief assist maker in the previous 10 games with 4.

Confirmed Lineups

Cangzhou Mighty Lions confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Puliang Shao (GK), Da Wen, Kaimu Zheng, Peng Wang, Dalun Zheng, Georgiy Zhukov, Ayo Obileye, Sun Ming Him, Xinyu Liu, Heber, Viv Solomon-Otabor.

Meizhou Hakka confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Yuelei Cheng (GK), Tze-Nam Yue, Junjian Liao, Darick Morris, Zhechao Chen, Liang Shi, Nebojsa Kosovic, Chaosheng Yang, Rodrigo Henrique, Chugui Ye, John Mary.

Cangzhou Mighty Lions vs Meizhou Hakka Prediction & Betting Tips

There’s a strong argument for backing Over 2.5 Goals at attractive odds of -138 based on the information to hand. We’re expecting at least three goals to be scored in this Super League clash.

Football recommendations are only made once we have established the latest team news. It’s also important to study the form and investigate the most relevant stats to get the full picture.

Key Cangzhou Mighty Lions vs Meizhou Hakka league stats:

• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Cangzhou games at home.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in all of the last 10 Meizhou games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in all of the last 5 Meizhou games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 10 Meizhou games.

Over 2.5 Probability

The latest betting odds imply that our pick has a 57.9% prospect of winning. However, our experts have this number between 60-65% based on their in-depth research. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

Those in search of a bigger price could include Over 2.5 Goals in a Result & Total Goals bet. This means you need three or more goals to be scored along with predicting the winning team.

Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Cangzhou 2 - 1 Meizhou

Cangzhou Mighty Lions vs Meizhou Hakka Odds

Full-Time Result

1

+180

X

+225

2

+145

Half-Time Result

1

+240

X

+115

2

+200

Double Chance

1X

-200

12

-333

X2

-263

Draw No Bet

1

-102

2

-135

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp 0.0

+104

2 Hcp 0.0

-135

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-103

Over 2.5

-127

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-167

No

+123

Cangzhou Mighty Lions vs Meizhou Hakka Lineups & Team News

Make sure you know the lineups ahead of kick-off, with injuries also playing a part when it comes to Cangzhou vs Meizhou team news.

If you’re looking for the latest player information, check out the Super League squads.

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