Hubei Istar - Nantong Haimen Codion: our prediction

Statistics from recent matches strongly suggest a low-scoring game. Hubei Istar has seen under 2.5 goals in 2 of its last 4 matches (50%). Nantong Haimen Codion has seen under 2.5 goals in 5 of its last 7 matches (71%). Hubei's low offensive efficiency (0 wins, 2 goals scored in 4 matches) and Nantong's relatively solid defense (3 clean sheets in 7 matches) reinforce this scenario.

Hubei Istar's attack is in great difficulty. In its last 4 matches, the team has scored only 2 goals in total and has never scored more than one goal per match. It managed to score under 1.5 goals in 3 of these 4 matches (75%). Facing a Nantong defense that kept a clean sheet 3 times out of 7, it is very likely that Hubei will struggle to find the back of the net.

Nantong Haimen Codion has scored at least one goal in 4 of its last 7 matches (57%). The team has attackers like Dan Qi and Ge Yan (2 goals each in the period). Facing a Hubei defense that conceded at least one goal in 2 of its last 4 matches and has not won any of its recent matches, Nantong has the means to score a goal. However, its irregular form (3 recent losses) tempers the enthusiasm.