From August 18th to 20th, soccer fans will be treated to eight exciting matches in the 23rd round of primetime matches, which will be staged over the three days. The highlights of this round are not only the much-anticipated "Beijing-Shanghai Derby", but also the powerful encounter between Chengdu Rongcheng and Wuhan Sanzhen, as well as the relegation battle between Shenzhen and Nantong Zhiyun, which will add more variables to the relegation situation.
The 18th match was the first to open with a strong taste of revenge in the match between Shandong Taishan and Tianjin Jinmen Tigers. After Cui Kangxi took charge of Taishan, Tianjin Jinmen Tigers became his first opponent. Last time, Taishan drew 3-3 on the road with their rivals, with Jadson receiving a red card and an additional suspension for punching Beric. In this reunion, the pair's rivalry will undoubtedly be a major attraction.
Zhejiang has been in hot form lately and although Qingdao Hainiu is not to be underestimated, whether Jordy will go all out will have a major impact on the direction of the match considering they are about to participate in the Thai-Harbour AFC Champions League play-offs on the 22nd. Meanwhile, Shanghai Seaport also has to prepare for the AFC Champions League playoff against Baton Rouge United. Facing Meizhou Hakka, Javier may choose to rotate some of his starters when there is little pressure in the league.
The four matches on the 19th are equally exciting. Among them, the "Beijing-Shanghai derby" between Beijing Guoan and Shanghai Shenhua is highly anticipated, and the two teams have performed countless classic moments together in their history. In their first meeting this season, Guoan drew 1-1 away to Shenhua. This time, Shenhua can get out of the haze, the state of not losing Guoan, the victory or defeat of this game will also determine whether they can retain the second position in the table.
Stronger dialog between Chengdu Rongcheng and Wuhan Sanzhen will also be staged. The current point difference between the two teams is only 3 points, which will greatly affect the 4th to 7th place ranking. Dalian finally got out of the relegation zone for the time being with their 2 wins in August. Henan are confident of getting at least a point at home after their win, after all they are at the point where they can't afford to lose and are only 6 points ahead of the relegation line. Shenzhen and Nantong Zhiyun are head-to-head, Nantong Zhiyun is expected to shock Cangzhou again if they can win on the road, while Changchun Yazhong will be challenged 2 days later.
