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With just three games left to play in the Chinese Super League, last-placed Hebei FC face second-placed Guangzhou FC at the Huadu Stadium on Wednesday.
The Championship phase fixtures will just be a formality going forward as Shandong Taishan lifted the league title on Sunday with a 2-0 win over Hebei, their first league title in 11 years.
Hebei are winless in the championship phase fixtures since the restart while Guangzhou have fared better and are unbeaten since their defeat to Beijing Guoan in the opening fixture of the championship phase.
They exacted revenge on the capital club on Sunday as they recorded a 1-0 win at the Tianhe Stadium, with Deng Hanwen scoring the winning goal in the 40th minute of the game.
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Hebei FC vs Guangzhou FC Head-to-Head
The two sides have gone head-to-head 12 times across all competitions so far. Guangzhou have been the dominant side in this fixture and have nine wins to their name.
Hebei have gotten the better of the South China Tigers only once, while the spoils have been shared twice in this fixture.
They last squared off at Tianhe Stadium earlier this month in the championship phase fixture. The reverse fixture ended in a 1-1 draw as Shihao Wei's goal was canceled out by Hui Zhang's 81st-minute strike.
Hebei FC form guide (Chinese Super League): L-D-L-D-L
Guangzhou FC form guide (Chinese Super League): W-D-W-D-L
Hebei FC vs Guangzhou FC Team News
Hebei FC
There are no known injury or suspension concerns for Hebei FC ahead of this game. Chengdong Zhang and Ximing Pan's participation in the encounter remains doubtful as they are yet to feature for the team in league action since the restart.
It is expected that the team's foreign players - Leonardo and Joao Silva - will not feature in this game.
Injured: None
Doubtful: Chengdong Zhang, Ximing Pan, Leonardo, Joao Silva
Suspended: None
Guangzhou FC
Guangzhou should have a fully-fit squad at their disposal for this game. There are no suspensions for them either.
Injured: None
Doubtful: None
Suspended: None
Hebei FC vs Guangzhou FC Predicted XI
Hebei Predicted XI (4-4-2): Yaxiong Bao; Haifeng Ding, Jin Qiang, Wei Zhang, Lin Cui; Quiming Wan, Samir Memisevic, Hui Zhang, Daogang Yao; Yao Xuchen, Tianyuan Xu
Guangzhou FC predicted XI (3-4-1-2): Liu Dianzuo; Deng Hangwen, Tyias Browning, Wu Shaocong; Yihao Zhong, Zhang Xizhe, Liao Lisheng, Gao Zhunyi; Zhang Xiuwei; Wei Shihao, Yang Liu
Hebei FC vs Guangzhou FC Prediction
Hebei are winless in their last five outings and have scored just twice in these games. Guangzhou are unbeaten in their last four. While they have also scored just four goals, they have been solid defensively and have only conceded twice.
We predict the game will end in a narrow win for Guangzhou FC.
Prediction: Hebei FC 0-1 vs Guangzhou FC
