Hadas has been on a hot streak, scoring in two consecutive matches and was named the Chinese Super League Player of the Year for his outstanding performance in the 29th round of the tournament. With this kind of athleticism, he is confident that he will help Tianjin Jinmen Tigers to win the upcoming match against Hong Kong. However, a quick look at the difference in strength between the two teams shows that Tianjin Jinmen Tigers seem to be a bit inferior overall.
Looking back at the head-to-head record of the two teams (see attached chart), Tianjin Jinmen Tigers seem to be in a constant state of disadvantage, with very few victories and many defeats. Recently in the Chinese Super League (CSL) and AFC Cup, SIPG swept Tianjin Jinmen Tigers by a score of 3-0. The two teams met four times last year, with two draws and one narrow loss on the road, while in 2022 they each won and lost. Obviously, by 2024, the advantage of Shanghai Hong Kong is more and more prominent, and the gap between the two sides is becoming more and more obvious.
Based on the above analysis, it seems to be possible to predict that even if Tianjin Jinmen Tigers intend to challenge SIPG, the chances of winning seem to be low, especially considering the team's mediocre performance at home, and it is even more difficult to play on the road. However, Tianjin Jinmen Tigers should not be discouraged and should not give up. Although a win against Shanghai is unlikely, a draw against their rivals, coupled with Shenhua's victory over Chengdu Rongcheng, will still give them a glimmer of hope in the title race.
