In a fierce soccer match, Qingdao Tianjinmenhu and Hainiu are about to battle it out. The Jinmen Tigers are fourth in the league with 4 wins, 8 draws, 14 goals scored and 9 conceded thanks to their undefeated streak, and their defense has been one of the highlights of the season. With a 2-0 win over Wuxi Wuhu in the AFC Cup, Jinmen Tigers have conceded just one goal in their last four matches, which has put the rival Sea Bulls' offense under immense pressure. On the contrary, Qingdao, who suffered four consecutive defeats before the break with a 0-1 defeat against Shanghai Shenhua, are currently ranked in the bottom two with two wins, two draws and eight losses, and the relegation situation is worrisome, with the newly promoted Qingdao Sea Bulls' offense dumbfounding the end of the game.
On the other side, the confrontation between Dalianjin and Wuhan Sanzhen was equally remarkable. Despite Wuhan Sanzhen's poor performance in the first phase, new head coach Gao Mian injected a shot in the arm with a 5-1 win over Jiangxi Lushan in the AFC Cup in his first game since taking over. Currently, Sanzhen is in eighth place with 3 wins, 7 draws and 2 losses, 13 points behind the leader, with little hope of winning the championship. Gao Qiang's ability to lead the team out of the predicament has become the center of attention.
The matchup between Meizhou Hakka and Zhejiang was equally exciting. Zhejiang is undefeated for five rounds, with players such as Mu Xiekui and Gaudi in hot form, while Meizhou Hakka is just one step away from the relegation zone despite a six-round unbeaten streak. The battle between the two teams will undoubtedly be an even match.
The match between Shanghai Seaport and Beijing Guoan is undoubtedly the focus of this round. Guoan suffered a draw before the break, but the addition of a new coach has boosted the team's morale. The team's defense has improved significantly, while Shanghai Seaport is leading the table with 9 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, and the stability of their lineup is their strongest weapon. Despite Zhang Linwei's yellow card suspension, the team's overall strength should not be underestimated.
The matchup between Changchun Yatai and Shandong Taishan was also highly anticipated. Taishan is gradually getting out of the doldrums under the leadership of Cui Kangxi, and Cressan is in excellent form. Changchun Yatai is ahead of Taishan with 6 wins, 2 draws and 4 losses, and this battle between the two teams is undoubtedly a battle of the strongest.
Chengdu Rongcheng and Shenzhen are undefeated and ranked third in the league, while Shenzhen is ranked 12th with 3 wins, 2 draws and 7 losses, making the relegation situation grim. In this matchup, Rongcheng has only one goal, and that is to get all three points.
