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Jing-Jin Derby prediction: can Guoan tame Tianjin?
The Beijing Guoan vs Tianjin Teda prediction story writes itself: a heated Jing-Jin Derby at the Beijing Workers’ Stadium, kicking off at 12:35 GMT on 2026-04-25 (19:35 local). This rivalry has been simmering since Chinese football turned professional in the 1990s, and when Tianjin visit Beijing, the air tends to feel a little heavier—loud, tense, and rarely friendly.
Derby context, styles, and what to watch
On paper, Guoan look like the side with more tools: a slightly higher squad value (€11.76m vs €10.30m), home advantage, and the kind of possession-first identity that usually sets the rhythm at Workers’ Stadium. Tianjin, though, have made a habit of being difficult guests—happy to defend in layers, break quickly, and let the stadium noise fuel their edge rather than frighten them.
The recent head to head gives a clue about the emotional swing in this fixture. Their last meeting on 2025-08-03 ended 2–2, a reminder that even when Beijing start as favourites, Tianjin often find a way to stay in the room.
- Guoan’s likely plan: control territory, recycle possession, and build pressure through sustained attacks.
- Tianjin’s likely plan: compact defending, fewer but sharper transitions, and a willingness to slow the game when needed.
- Game temperature: derby intensity usually means more duels than free-flowing football, especially early on.
There are also recent surprises to keep in mind. Guoan proved they can scrap for results away from home when they grabbed a 2–2 at Chengdu Better City in 2024 despite being priced around 5.6. Tianjin arrive with an even louder statement: a 3–0 win away at Yunnan Yukun on 2026-04-17 at long odds (6.25). That’s the kind of result that turns a “nice trip” into a confident one.
Beijing Guoan vs Tianjin Teda prediction and betting tips
The market leans strongly toward the hosts (Home 1.42, Draw 4.65, Away 7.5), but our numbers tell a more cautious tale. The 1X2 lean is X2 at 2.7, although the trust rating is only 1.4/10—so treat it as a value-lean rather than a strong stance.
Why the goals angle makes more sense
The best match between data and story is in totals. Our top betting tips point to Under 3.5 goals at 1.5 (trust 3.1/10). That aligns with the projected flow: Guoan with 66% possession and 12 shots, but only 3 on target—lots of ball, not necessarily lots of clean chances. Tianjin are forecast for just 6 shots and 2 on target, suggesting they’ll be selective rather than reckless.
- Main tip: Under 3.5 goals (1.5) — the derby edge plus limited shots on target supports it.
- Risky lean: X2 (2.7) — value if you believe Tianjin’s counterpunch lands.
Set-piece pressure could be a Guoan route (6 corners projected vs 2), but discipline may tilt Tianjin’s way (2 yellows forecast for them vs 1), which often signals a team doing more chasing. Our model’s call is tight: 0–1 full-time, with 0–0 at half-time. In short, this Beijing Guoan vs Tianjin Teda prediction is less about fireworks and more about who keeps their head when the stadium starts to boil.
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Warning
Beijing Guoan didn't play better in the last H2H match!
Best Tip
The best betting football prediction for Beijing Guoan vs Tianjin TedaU3.5 -200
No more than 3 goals will be scored in the match with odds of -2001x2 Tip
X2 185
Tianjin Teda to win or drawTotal Goals
Under 3.5 -200
No more than 3 goals will be scored in the matchBoth Teams To Score
No -103
At least one team is not expected to scoreBet Builder Tip
X2&U5.5 211
Away win/draw and under 5.5 goalsCorrect Score
0:1
Stats Predictions
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Overview Last 10 Matches
Head to Head
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Latest Matches
 Tianjin Teda |
02-Apr-25
2:2
| Beijing  |
| Tianjin Teda |
30-Apr-24
0:1
| Beijing |
| Tianjin Teda |
09-Aug-23
0:0
| Beijing |
| Tianjin Teda |
03-Jul-22
1:2
| Beijing |
| Tianjin Teda |
09-Aug-21
3:1
| Beijing |
| Tianjin Teda |
06-Aug-20
1:3
| Beijing |
| Tianjin Teda |
02-Jun-19
1:2
| Beijing |
| Tianjin Teda |
16-Mar-16
0:0
| Beijing |
| Tianjin Teda |
22-Oct-17
2:0
| Beijing |
| Tianjin Teda |
25-Aug-18
2:5
| Beijing |
Recent Matches of Beijing
| 15 May | W |
Beijing
| 4 |
Qingdao J
| 2 |
| 10 May | D |
Beijing
| 2 |
SHANGHAI S
| 2 |
| 06 May | W |
Beijing
| 3 |
Dalian Z
| 0 |
| 02 May | D |
Yunnan Yukun
| 3 |
Beijing
| 3 |
| 25 Apr | L |
Beijing
| 2 |
Tianjin Teda
| 4 |
| 21 Apr | W |
Sichuan J
| 0 |
Beijing
| 1 |
| 17 Apr | D |
Hangzhou
| 0 |
Beijing
| 0 |
| 12 Apr | L |
Beijing
| 1 |
Chengdu B
| 2 |
| 04 Apr | L |
Shenyang
| 2 |
Beijing
| 1 |
| 21 Mar | D |
Beijing
| 1 |
Shanghai
| 1 |
Recent Matches Of Tianjin Teda
| 15 May | L | Tianjin Teda |
1 |  Chengdu B |
2 |
| 10 May | D |  Hangzhou |
1 | Tianjin Teda |
1 |
| 05 May | D |  Qingdao Y |
1 | Tianjin Teda |
1 |
| 01 May | D | Tianjin Teda |
2 |  Wuhan T |
2 |
| 25 Apr | W | Beijing |
2 | Tianjin Teda |
4 |
| 21 Apr | L | Tianjin Teda |
1 |  Shandong L |
2 |
| 17 Apr | W |  Yunnan Yukun |
0 | Tianjin Teda |
3 |
| 12 Apr | D | Tianjin Teda |
1 |  Qingdao J |
1 |
| 05 Apr | L | Tianjin Teda |
2 |  Shanghai |
3 |
| 21 Mar | L |  Shenyang |
3 | Tianjin Teda |
0 |
China - Super League
| Team | M | G | P | |
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| 1 |
Chengdu Better | 12 | 32-10 | 34 |
| 2 |
 Chongqing Tongliang | 12 | 16-13 | 20 |
| 3 |
Dalian Zhixing | 12 | 18-23 | 18 |
| 4 |
 Shandong | 12 | 21-17 | 17 |
| 5 |
Yunnan Yukun | 11 | 23-20 | 16 |
| 6 |
 Qingdao Youth | 12 | 11-18 | 13 |
| 7 |
Shanghai | 11 | 24-17 | 11 |
| 8 |
Beijing Guoan | 12 | 21-18 | 11 |
| 9 |
Hangzhou | 12 | 14-17 | 11 |
| 10 |
Qingdao Jonoon | 12 | 19-19 | 10 |
| 11 |
Sichuan Jiuniu | 12 | 14-21 | 10 |
| 12 |
 Henan Jianye | 12 | 12-14 | 9 |
| 13 |
SHANGHAI SIPG | 12 | 19-17 | 8 |
| 14 |
Shenyang Urban | 12 | 10-20 | 8 |
| 15 |
 Wuhan Three | 12 | 16-24 | 5 |
| 16 |
Tianjin Teda | 12 | 16-18 | 1 |
