Harbour is undoubtedly the overwhelming leader of Tianjin Jinmen Tigers in the duel of strengths. In the first round of the Chinese Super League season and the AFC Cup, Harbour won 3:0, not only in terms of record, but also on a psychological level. As the final round of matches approached, the key battle for the championship, Harbor's fighting spirit grew higher and higher, and the dawn of victory seemed to be just around the corner!
Tianjin Jinmen Tigers, although once a familiar face in the Chinese Super League, has always hovered on the edge of relegation. They are good at solidifying their position in the Chinese Super League with the help of their "network of connections", but as the mentality of "no hope for the championship and no worries about relegation" gradually permeates the team, their morale is low and their fighting spirit is lax. At the end of the season, they are more inclined to play the role of "peacemaker", for the next season relegation to accumulate "contacts". Against this backdrop, the pace of Harbor's championship victory seems unstoppable!
If Shenhua can beat Chengdu Rongcheng, they will undoubtedly write a new chapter, but it will not be easy! Chengdu Rongcheng has already secured third place in the league and qualified for the second tier of the AFC Champions League, the team's morale is high and their mentality is relaxed. Xu Zhengyuan is determined to beat Shenhua to go down in history and cement his position. For Shenhua, this is certainly an insurmountable "Phoenix Mountain".
For this victory, Xu Zhengyuan has begun to make personnel adjustments in preparation for the match in Qingdao West Coast. In the five meetings between Chengdu Rongcheng and Shenhua since they were promoted to the Super League in 2022, Chengdu Rongcheng had the upper hand with three wins and two draws, giving them a clear psychological advantage. Xu Zhengyuan obviously will not easily let such "good results" go down the drain!
Chengdu Rongcheng's Devil's Home Field is not for nothing, they have the advantage in every aspect. Shenhua will be lucky to get out of this one with a win, as it will be very difficult for them to beat them. Of course, if they can beat Rongcheng, even if they don't win the championship, they can still break the curse of "no win in Chengdu" and write a new chapter for the team, which is really commendable!
