Shenzhen Xinpengcheng vs Qingdao Hainiu
This is an important relegation battle. Xinpengcheng lost 1-3 to Chengdu in the last round, ending their good momentum of four undefeated games before. They now have 2 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses in the table, scoring 8 goals and conceding 12, ranking 9th. In this match, the team's defensive outside back Dugalic can't play due to a red card suspension, so it's a question of who can replace him in the starting lineup. The good news is that striker Almenteros scored his first goal in the Chinese Super League, and after recovering from his injury, he finally got back to his game. Foreigner Diego was unable to play due to injury, which led to difficulties for Manatee's offense. The players' mentality may have been affected as well. However, Manatee's defense is relatively sturdy and may turn the corner if they can withstand the pressure from New Roc City.
Cangzhou Lions vs. Henan
Cangzhou Lions were knocked back by Taishan in their last match, and their 5-game unbeaten streak that they had been so proud of came to an abrupt end. The team had some problems in both offense and defense, and although they are still in the 4th place, if they can't improve the situation, I'm afraid the ranking will continue to drop. On the other hand, it can be seen that Cangzhou players have put down their psychological baggage after the loss and are no longer bothered by the result. As long as Zhao Junzhe, the manager, can handle the loss properly, Cangzhou will face Henan with a new look when they play. Henan finally got their first win of the season when they beat Qingdao Sea Cowboys 1-0 in the last round, and manager Nanki is relieved and believes that this win will make the team perform even better. Unlike the Cangzhou team, the Henan team has encountered some problems in terms of personnel, Zhong Yihao's old injuries have not yet healed, Huang Zichang has a new injury, Nasario and others need to play continuously, physical fitness may be at a disadvantage, the next week of double matches will test the ability of the personnel deployment of the Nanki one.
Changchun Yatai v Meizhou Hakka
Yatai's last game was a 0-0 draw against Sanzhen, with only one shot on goal and no shots on target. Xie Hui's debut in charge was an embarrassment, and if not for Wu Yaxe's heroic performance, Yatai could have suffered a big defeat. After a few days of adjustments, Yatai should have a new look when they return home. The return of Beric will give Xie Hui more options up front, and with Guilherme and Rosicky coming back, Xie Hui may opt for a "press" tactic in his home debut. Meizhou team's last match with Harbor was postponed due to early reasons, the team has some rest, physical fitness may be more advantageous than Yatai, the team is at the bottom of the table, scored 3 goals and lost 7 goals, still facing offensive problems, Meizhou team's last scoring match is still to be traced back to the 3rd round, the time is longer without goals, the team is in urgent need of a player to stand out, it is worth mentioning that the game is also the bottom of the table of the two teams to face off! Who will win this 6-point relegation battle?
Zhejiang vs Beijing Guoan
Zhejiang ended a three-game losing streak with a 3-2 victory over Jinmen Tigers in the last round. They are currently ranked 8th with 3 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses, scoring 7 goals and conceding 10. The start of the season has been fair to say. Leonardo, last season's Golden Boot winner, has finally found his scoring touch this season and was expected to continue his scoring performance in this game. However, Leonardo may face difficulties against Guoan's two foreign center backs. In addition, the injuries of Lucas and Frank have also caused Zhejiang to encounter difficulties at the back, and if Li Tixiang is blocked, Zhejiang's midfield will be at risk of being paralyzed. Guoan team had a very good performance in the last round, they are now ranked 5th with 3 wins, 3 draws and 1 loss, scoring 11 goals and conceding 6. If they win this game, they will make an impact on the top four. However, Guoan have rarely beaten Zhejiang in recent years, and were even double-killed by their opponents last season, putting them at a disadvantage mentally. But this game may be the best time for Guoan to take revenge. With Zhang Xizhe's performance gradually improving, Guoan's offense is sharper, and with N'Gadeu and Traore's reliable backline, the chances of winning on the road are not small.
Wuhan Three Towns vs Tianjin Jinmen Tigers
San Zhen drew with Yatai in their last match, the final score was 0-0. At the moment, San Zhen is only 1 point ahead of the relegation zone in the table, the situation is not optimistic. Foreigner Romario is seriously injured, and it is still unknown whether right-sided player Deng Hanwen can come back. However, Sanzhen welcomed back Efirdin and Tao Qianglong, two national Olympic players who can enhance the team's ability to raid the front field. Especially Tao Qianglong is expected to fight for a starting position. The Jinmen Tigers lost 2-3 to Zhejiang in the last round of matches, and now have a record of 3 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses, scoring 13 goals and conceding 8 goals, ranking 6th.The team's performance is commensurate with its strength, but the biggest problem is the excessive number of injuries and illnesses. Huang Jiahui is suspended for a red card, while striker Kong Panio and center back Grant failed to travel to Wuhan with the team due to injuries. In the absence of the two main foreigners, the local players of the Jinmen Tigers will take more responsibility. How to maintain the balance between offense and defense in a bloodless situation has become an urgent problem for manager Yu Genwei.
Rongcheng City vs. Shandong Taishan
In their last match, Chengdu beat Xinpengcheng 3-1 for their fifth consecutive win, and are second in the table with 6 wins and 1 loss, right behind leaders Shenhua. Foreign striker Felipe was in hot form with an outstanding performance, completing a hat-trick. Combined with assists from players like Wei Shihao, Chengdu can be considered one of the strongest attacking teams in the Chinese Super League at the moment. In last season's encounter, Chengdu had a record of 1 win and 1 draw, a slight advantage. Playing at home again this time, Xu Jung-Won will surely hope to take 3 points from his predecessor Choi Kang-Hee again. Taishan beat Cangzhou 4-1 in the previous round to stabilize their position for the time being and stay in the upper-middle of the table. In this match, Choi Kang-hee will return from suspension and can fight against Seo Jung-won on the field. Meanwhile, local players Liu Binbin, Zheng Zheng and other injured players are also showing signs of recovery, whether they can play or not needs to be decided by the head coach. After Barto's injury, Delgado can play a good role as a substitute. Although it is widely believed that Taishan is at a disadvantage, the team is not without a chance to win.
Shanghai Port v Shanghai Shenhua
When the excellent Seaport took on the mighty Shanghai Shenhua, Shanghai Seaport's last round of matches was postponed for some reasons and the team had some time to rest. This time against Shenhua, the current Seaport was more confident to win compared to the regular time Seaport. Muscat's tactics are more familiar, Gustavo recovered from injury and scored, Wu Lei is in good shape, and Oscar and Vargas are at their best. These factors will be a great challenge for Shenhua, and the current harbor is arguably the strongest opponent Slutsky has faced during his tenure. Shenhua are on a seven-game unbeaten streak after a 2-0 win in their last match, and the team is showing some signs of fatigue, but luckily there are no injuries or suspensions to worry about. The manager is still adhering to his tactical philosophy of "I'm the main man" and has the advantage of timing his offensive and defensive transitions against the harbor. The impact of Mallet and Luis is a threat to the defense led by Jiang Guangtai. If they can continue their undefeated record with counter-attacks, it will be beneficial to Shenhua's title bid this season.
