Beijing Guoan (soccer team)
Shanghai Shenhua (soccer team)
Match time: August 4, 19:35 BST
Team's recent history:
Beijing Guoan: Beijing Guoan has 11 wins, 4 draws and 6 losses in 21 rounds this season, scoring 38 goals and losing 26. With 37 points, it ranks 4th in the table. Although Beijing Guoan's ranking is not low, the ups and downs of their form have always been a problem that this team has been criticized by their fans. In the last game, they faced relegation rivals Shenzhen Xinpengcheng and lost again, suffering a double kill from their rivals. This time around, the team has some good news for the visiting Shanghai Shenhua, with Zhang Xizhe back in the lineup and a number of players in the frontcourt available to play. The only regret is that Mamadou may not be able to play.
Shanghai Shenhua: Shanghai Shenhua has 17 wins, 4 draws and 0 losses in 21 rounds of league matches this season, scored 51 goals and conceded only 8 goals, and ranked 2nd in the table with 55 points. In the last match, Shanghai Shenhua won 2:0 against Wuhan Sanzhen, and continued to keep up with Shanghai Seaport. But this time when they come to the industrial stadium to face their old rival Beijing Guoan, Shanghai Shenhua will have a lot of difficulties. There are many main players who can't play because of injury and suspension, especially Manafa, which will bring Shenhua a lot of trouble.
Comprehensive Analysis: The two teams played to a draw in their first meeting this season, but Shenhua's record at the stadium has not been good, which will undoubtedly give Beijing Guoan a huge psychological advantage. Although Shanghai Shenhua has a number of injured starters in their team, their solid defense can still give their players enough confidence. Shenhua should do well in defense and wait for Guoan to make mistakes.
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Beijing Guoan 1:1 Shanghai Shenhua
