TIPS - Macarthur FC VS Beijing Guoan

[(Macarthur FC) Strength]:
1. The new A-League season will not start until mid-month, allowing Macarthur FC to focus entirely on the Asian competition at this stage.

[(Macarthur FC) Neutral]:
1. Macarthur FC have ended their last 3 consecutive matches with UNDER, making this worth paying attention to.

[(Macarthur FC) Weakness]:
1. Macarthur FC lost 1-2 to Tai Po FC from Hong Kong, China in their most recent match, performing poorly.
2. Macarthur FC's recent home performance has been very poor, failing to win in their last 5 home matches, with a record of 2 draws and 3 losses.
3. Macarthur FC have conceded 5 goals in their last 2 matches, indicating a clear decline in defensive quality.
4. Macarthur FC have lost the last 2 consecutive matches in AH, indicating an unfavorable trend.

[(Beijing Guoan) Strength]:
1. In the first round of the AFC Champions League 2, Zhang Yuan contributed 1 goal and 1 assist, showing excellent form in the Asian competition.
2. Beijing Guoan defeated Dalian Yingbo F.C. 4-2 in their most recent Chinese Super League match, returning to winning ways with an excellent performance.

[(Beijing Guoan) Neutral]:
1. In their first AFC Champions League 2 match, Beijing Guoan drew 2-2 at home against Cong An Ha Noi FC, showing average performance in the Asian competition.
2. The two teams have no previous head-to-head record, making this match a first encounter for both sides.

[(Beijing Guoan) Weakness]:
1. Beijing Guoan lost both of their recent away matches, indicating a decline in their away form.
2. Beijing Guoan have been conceding heavily recently, allowing 15 goals in their last 5 matches, exposing major defensive vulnerabilities.
3. Beijing Guoan have only won 1 of their last 5 matches in AH, showing a relatively sluggish trend.

[Tips]:
Both teams failed to win their first Asian competition matches.

In this direct encounter, they are both determined to secure all three points from each other.

Macarthur FC are playing at home in this match.

Although their home performance was poor in the domestic league last season, they still have the advantage of playing at home, giving them more confidence.

Additionally, the new A-League season has not yet started, so Macarthur FC are favored to perform well at home this time.

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