Guoan's team performed well in their first 7 matches, winning 3, drawing 3 and losing 1, scoring a total of 12 points and ranking 5th in the table. In their latest match, they beat promotion rival Qingdao West Coast 4:1 at New Industry Stadium and the team is in good form. Players Ngadeu, Li Ke, Wang Ziming and Adebenelo performed well, scoring a goal each, showing the threat of the team's offense.
Guoan's last game at their home ground showed the most fluent and efficient attack since the whole season, the team's overall offense improved significantly, the lineup was stable and well coordinated. Zhang Xizhe, the midfield commander, played a prominent role in making the team's offense more organized with his dispatching and passing. The midfield partnership of Guga and Li Ke was strong, building a solid defense for the team.
However, Zhang Yuning is in hot form with 3 goals in his last 6 matches; Lin Liangming has all-round offensive breakthrough ability. Whether they will be able to play in this round of matches is still in doubt. Fabio is currently recovering from an injury, so the front line of the Imperial Forest Army has lost three main players, which is bound to have a considerable impact on their attacking power.
Looking at the overall situation, both teams have problems with their lineups, and both sides are good at controlling and passing the ball on offense. Zhejiang's strong performance at home increased the suspense of the game. However, in contrast, Guoan is slightly better in terms of player depth reserves and defensive stability. They will be sure to keep a close eye on Zhejiang's key players as they did against Shanghai Shenhua on the road, which will give them an advantage in the game. In addition, it will be interesting to see if Zhejiang has really recovered their form in the game. Therefore, I am more optimistic that Guoan will come out of this game with a clean sheet, or even two wins in a row.
