upcoming
Chinese Super League 24th round
Contest.
Shanghai harbor
will host the
Qingdao Manatee
The game is not only about the strength of the two teams, but also a game of strategy and psychology. This game is not only a competition between the strength of the two teams, but also a game of strategy and psychology.
From the current standings, Shanghai Seaport is at the top of the table with an undefeated record of 16 wins and 3 draws, 2 points ahead of second-place Shanghai Shenhua and 10 points ahead of Chengdu Rongcheng. Such results are enough to prove Shanghai Seaport's strength and form this season. Qingdao Hainiu, on the other hand, ranked 10th with 5 wins, 4 draws and 10 losses, which is quite a good result for a team that was once relegated to the vice class.
Shanghai Seaport made targeted reinforcements during the summer transfer window, promoting four U21 players, including Liu Kingland, to the first team and bringing in 30-year-old Brazilian striker Pope on loan from the Thai Premier League's Moncton United. Although Shanghai Seaport is currently unable to use Pope in the Chinese Super League, his arrival certainly prepares the team for the AFC Champions League.
Qingdao Hainiu's recent performance is also quite good, they beat Qingdao West Coast 3:1 at home and drew 1:1 with Shandong Taishan on the road in two consecutive Qilu derbies, showing their tenacious fighting spirit. In the AFC Cup, they chose to give up strategically, probably to better prepare for the next league match.
From the historical record, Shanghai Seaport has won four consecutive matches in the past four meetings, which undoubtedly puts psychological pressure on Qingdao Manatee. However, Qingdao Sea Cow is not without chances. They need to utilize their defensive strengths to minimize the number of goals conceded, while catching Shanghai Seaport's loopholes for quick counterattacks.
Considering Shanghai Seaport's home field advantage and current form, they are undoubtedly the favorites in this match. However, Qingdao Hainiu may also make use of their defense and counter-attacking ability to create trouble for Shanghai Seaport. Therefore, the result of this match is hard to predict, and we expect both teams to bring us an exciting match.
