Jinmen Tigers are fourth in the league with 4 wins, 8 draws, 14 goals scored and 9 conceded thanks to their undefeated streak in the match against Hainiu. After beating Chengdu Rongcheng on the road, their defense has been the biggest highlight of the season. With only one goal conceded in four matches, it is feared that the Sea Cow's offense will be under pressure. Qingdao Hainiu, on the other hand, were unlucky to lose 0-1 against Shanghai Shenhua before the break, and their four consecutive defeats have left them in the bottom two with two wins, two draws and eight defeats, making the relegation situation a worrying one.
Wuhan Three Town had an underwhelming first phase, but a change of head coach saw them turn the corner with a 5-1 win over Jiangxi Lushan in the AFC Cup. They are currently in eighth place with 3 wins, 7 draws and 2 losses, still 13 points away from the leaders and with no hope of winning the title. Whether new coach Gao Qiang can bring a turnaround for the team has become the center of attention.
Meizhou Hakka and Zhejiang faced off, with Zhejiang undefeated for five rounds and moving up to ninth place in the table. Meizhou Hakka, on the other hand, suffered six rounds without a win and ranked thirteenth, just one point ahead of the relegation zone. Zhejiang's offensive end Mu Xiekui and Evra performed well, while Meizhou Hakka replaced the poor performance of the foreign aid, whether the new aid can play a role, is expected.
Shanghai Harbor and Beijing Guoan's strong match has become the focus of this round. Guoan drew 2-2 with Dalian Ren before the break, but the arrival of a new coach has boosted the team's morale. Shanghai Seaport, on the other hand, leads the table with 9 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss. The stability of the team's lineup is their biggest advantage.
Changchun Yatai's match against Shandong Taishan saw changes to the Taishan squad, with Sun Junhao, Guo Tianyu and Jin Jingdao eliminated. Under Cui Kangxi's leadership, Taishan won 3 and drew 2 in the league and beat their opponents 6-1 in the AFC Cup. Changchun Yatai, on the other hand, achieved 6 wins, 2 draws and 4 losses, ahead of Taishan.
Chengdu Rongcheng and Shenzhen faced off with Shenzhen in twelfth place with 3 wins, 2 draws and 7 losses, with serious problems on the defensive end. Chengdu Rongcheng, on the other hand, remained undefeated and ranked third with 6 wins and 6 draws. It will be interesting to see if Rongcheng can win against Shenzhen's all Chinese defense.
