In the middle of the Super League, Hebei faced off against Beijing Guoan, and both teams seem to be in a slump. Hebei has lost 22 consecutive matches and conceded over 100 goals, so this matchup is expected to be another tough one. Guoan lost 1-3 to Dalian Ren in the last round, with Zhang Yuning's injury reducing the team's attacking power. It is not clear whether Zhang Yuning and Adebenelo will be able to return to the game. If they continue to miss out, Guoan's offense will continue to be weak, but winning doesn't seem to be a problem, the key lies in how much you can win.
Chengdu Rongcheng took on Shanghai Seaport. The Rongcheng team managed to finish in the top four, two points ahead of Seaport, thanks to a 1-0 victory over Henan in the previous round. Seaport finally got their first win after a coaching change, beating Guangzhou 2-1. Wu Lei and Vargas are in hot form, and it will definitely be more difficult to face Rongcheng in this round. The duel between Romulo and Valdes added more suspense to the game.
The match between Shenzhen and Changchun Yatai was postponed due to the epidemic, and the Shenzhen team took the opportunity to get a full rest. Currently ranked fifth from the bottom with 30 points, they are not in danger of being relegated, and the players were able to show their strength. Yatai's performance this season has been mediocre, with a 1-1 draw against Wuhan Changjiang in the last round, and their desire for a win has not been satisfied. With two teams that seem to have no desire to win, the game is likely to be a bit dull.
The city derby between Guangzhou and Guangzhou City may decide who will stay in the Chinese Super League. Currently, Guangzhou are in 11th place with 16 points, while Guangzhou City are in 12th place with 15 points.The two teams are in a direct match in this round, and although the winner will not be able to avoid relegation straight away, the winner will take the initiative in future matches. Guangzhou City beat Guangzhou 1-0 in the first round, but recently Guangzhou's form has picked up significantly. The play of the foreigners will be a key factor in the match.
Zhejiang team meets Meizhou Hakka, as the promotion horse of the Chinese Super League, Zhejiang team is currently ranked third with 15 wins, 10 draws and 4 losses, 55 points, and Meizhou Hakka is ranked ninth with 43 points. The two teams drew 0-0 in the first round, giving Zhejiang a slight advantage in terms of strength. Recently, Zhejiang beat Guoan and Shenhua, which boosted their morale. Zhejiang's fighting spirit is even better at home.
Tianjin Jinmen Tigers and Henan Songshan Longmen face off. Jinmen Tigers were unexpectedly held to a 0-0 draw by Guangzhou in the last round, but fortunately Merida and Xie Weijun have recovered from their injuries. This match is crucial for Jinmen Tigers. Merida as the team's midfield brain, Henan foreign aid Karanja due to a red card suspension of three games, the offensive end of the damage. Losing such an important point of attack, Henan's impact on the top four is likely to be a problem.
