The Zhejiang Changchun Yatai team faced, Yatai last round and Henan 0-0 handshake, successfully relegated, this campaign has been their second consecutive zero shutout after the 1-8 loss to Guoan. The effect of Xie Hui's adjustments to the defense is remarkable. But this time, foreign center back Rossic is suspended and main player Zhang Yufeng is not playing, so the task of shutting out the opponents is even more arduous. Recently, rumors have been swirling that Serginho, the core of the team, will be naturalized at Guoan, and it will be interesting to see if he can give a perfect curtain-raiser for the fans in his last match at home. Zhejiang drew 3-3 with Shandong Taishan in the last round, and with no pressure on either team to achieve results, the game was played in a relatively open manner. Zhejiang's foreign aid Leonardo is suspended due to a yellow card, so their offensive strength is greatly reduced. Next week, they will also face a key battle in the second tier of the AFC Champions League, coach Jordy may choose to stay in the game against Yatai. It's worth mentioning that Zhejiang has a poor record on the road this season, with only 3 wins, 1 draw and 10 losses in 14 matches, and only three towns won in the last 10 away matches. With a poor road record and a rotation of suspended starters, it's not easy for Zhejiang to turn things around on the road.
Shanghai Shenhua versus Chengdu Rongcheng was originally going to be a crucial match to decide the title, and Rongcheng was going to play the role of the title judge. However, the situation has changed and the attention between Chengdu and Shenhua has dropped dramatically. Rongcheng drew 1-1 with West Coast in the last round, basically locking up a place in the AFC Elite League playoffs. It was the first time for Rongcheng to enter the Asian competition and the team's morale was high. Despite their ranking, Rongcheng is likely to send their main players to play against Shenhua. In the first round of the tournament, the two teams played to a 1-1 draw, and Rongcheng caused Shenhua a lot of trouble. This time, they will naturally try to win all three points at home. Shenhua can only look at the result of the port match if they win on the road. Slutsky will not rotate his squad for the AFC Champions League in the middle of next week, and the players will work hard for their title hopes. The playing field could be exceptionally tight. The Shenhua team traveled to Hibiscus and the importance of the game is evident. Even Manafa, who has been injured for 3 months, is on the roster. He will have to give his all if he wants to win.
Cangzhou Qingdao Sea Bulls versus Cangzhou Lions, a game that will undoubtedly be one of the most watched matchups of the final round. Sea Bulls, who lost 1-0 to Jinmen Tigers in the last round, are in the bottom three in the table with 7 wins, 5 draws and 17 losses scoring 27 goals and conceding 55, and are ahead of Shenzhen Xinpengcheng only by the advantage of their mutual record. They can only succeed in relegation if they win three points. The good news is that the Manatees return home after 77 days to finish the last game of the season. If they can finish the relegation task at home, it will be the best return to the fans. The problem is that the team has the weakest goal difference in the Super League, and the only way to score is to solve the goal scoring problem. Lions last round 0-1 defeat Shanghai seaport, the table with 7 wins, 8 draws and 14 losses scored 33 goals and lost 56 goals, ranked eleventh, only 3 points ahead of the relegation zone. Extreme circumstances leading to relegation cannot be ruled out, so Li Xiaopeng's goal in leading the team is also to grab points. Only by getting points can they ensure successful relegation.
Meizhou Hakka played against Shandong Taishan, who drew 3-3 with Zhejiang in the last round. With their ranking confirmed, the team is playing more relaxed and will opt for some rotation for the crucial AFC Elite League match next midweek. Zeca is gradually finding his way back to the game, and in the last match, he got an assist. I believe he will continue to start. The other two foreigners, Kressan and Kazayishvili, have a high probability of being substitutes. If these three can create chemistry in time, it will help Taishan's performance in AFC Champions League. Hakka beat Sanzhen 1-0 in the last round and ranked 13th in the table with 6 wins, 9 draws and 14 losses scoring 28 goals and conceding 53 goals, one point ahead of the relegation zone. Although they managed to escape from the relegation zone, Hakka fans may consider their team the most dangerous compared to Hainiu and Xinpengcheng because the opponent is Taishan. If Hakka doesn't win in this match, there is a certain chance that they will be overtaken by their rivals and relegated.
Tianjin-Shanghai Seaport takes on Jinmen Tigers in the most crucial match of the round to decide the eventual champion. Seaport beat Cangzhou Lions 1-0 in the last round and drew with city rivals Shenhua to move back to the top of the table, one point adrift of Shenhua. If Seaport wins, they will be crowned Super League champions again. The question is whether Seaport can win. This season, they missed more than once. The coaching staff always tries to cool down the players and stay calm. Remember, too much excitement will only distract and focus on the game, which is the best way to win. In addition, Wu Lei's injury is also affecting Harbour's attacking strength. Whether he can start or not will determine Harbour's opening tactics. Jinmen Tigers beat Sea Cow 1-0 in the last round to lock the sixth place in the league. There was no desire or pressure in this game. The players' fighting spirit and desire to win may be far lower than Harbor's, which will directly affect the team's performance. In terms of overall strength, Tsimshatsui is bound to be weaker than Seaport, and in the record of the two teams in the Super League, Tsimshatsui has only won one match, so Tsimshatsui may become the backdrop for Seaport to win the title.
Nantong Zhiyun vs Shenzhen Xinpengcheng, Xinpengcheng drew 2-2 on the road against Shenhua in the last round, which not only prevented Shenhua from winning the title, but also gained 1 key point for relegation. However, on the table, New Pengcheng is still deep in the relegation zone. If we don't look at this round of matches, New Pengcheng will be the most dangerous team in the relegation situation. Even if they can beat Nantong Jiyun at home, they still need to see the results of the other two relegation battles to determine whether or not they are successful in relegation. Of course, New Pengcheng's relegation hopes are not low. For one thing, it is extremely difficult for the Meizhou team to beat Taishan on the road, and for another, Nantong Zhiyun has already been relegated, and they won't be able to stubbornly resist Xinpeng.
Qingdao West Coast played against Wuhan Sanzhen, who had been relegated after a 0-1 defeat against Hakka. Their ranking in the table is almost unchanged. There have been a lot of negative rumors about the team lately, which may affect the players' preparation for the game. From the course of the game, we can see that San Zhen has no intention to fight, and ending the season early is their truest goal. That's why Three Town is far inferior to West Coast at the fighting level. Besides, after selling their leading scorer Enrique, Tri-Town only scored 3 goals in 6 rounds of matches, so their offense is weak. It is difficult for fans to get 3 points thanks to this last game at home. West Coast drew 1-1 with Rongcheng in the last round, and Shao led his team to take the relegation early.
