In the match between Seaport and Tianjin Jinmen Tigers, Seaport undoubtedly showed more superior strength. Not only did they beat their opponents 3:0 in the first round of the Chinese Super League and the two meetings in the AFC Cup, but they also have an absolute psychological advantage. With the final round of the championship coming up, Seaport's will to fight will undoubtedly be even stronger.
Tianjin Jinmen Tigers, the "old face" of the Chinese Super League, has been struggling on the relegation line for years. They relied on their "network of connections" to gain a foothold in the league, but have now become accustomed to the leisurely state of "no hope of competing for the title, no worries about relegation". The team's mentality is calm, lack of fighting spirit, and even worry about end-of-season injuries. Their role as "peacemakers" at the end of the season will undoubtedly build up valuable contacts for next season's relegation. Under these circumstances, it would seem logical for Harbour to win the title.
A win for Shenhua over Chengdu Rongcheng would undoubtedly create a new legend, but it won't be easy for them! Chengdu Rongcheng has already locked up third place in the league, and with qualification for the second tier of the AFC Champions League within their grasp, the team's morale is high and their mindset is relaxed. Xu Zhengyuan's goal is to beat Shenhua and lay a solid foundation for himself in the coach's chair. For Shenhua, this is undoubtedly an insurmountable "Phoenix Hill".
In order to challenge Shenhua, Xu Zhengyuan made personnel changes and prepared well for the match in Qingdao West Coast. Chengdu Rongcheng has been undefeated against Shenhua since they were promoted to the Chinese Super League in 2022, and has an absolute psychological advantage. Xu Zhengyuan naturally will not let such "undefeated golden body" in his hands broken.
Chengdu Rongcheng's home ground is known as the "Devil's Home Ground" and has advantages in every aspect. It's hard for Shenhua to beat them, and they'll be lucky to get out of this one. But if they can break the curse of "no win in Chengdu", even if they fail to win the championship in the end, it will still be a new chapter for the team, which is worth praising!
