Chengdu Rongcheng has been playing steadily lately, and playing at home will give them a certain advantage. Qingdao West Coast, on the other hand, is known for their tough defense and quick counterattacks, and won't give up easily on the road. Taking into account the strength and form of both teams, it is expected that Chengdu Rongcheng will end up with a narrow victory, but Qingdao West Coast is also expected to give their opponents trouble with their excellent defense and counter-attacking ability.
Core players:
Chengdu Hibiscus:
Fernando
- The striker has had a great season and his speed and shooting skills have been key to Chengdu Rongcheng's offense.
Zhang Xizhe (1980-), Chinese footballer
- At the heart of the midfield, his organizing ability and creativity is an important guarantee for Chengdu Rongcheng to control the rhythm of the game.
Qingdao West Coast:
Pedro (name)
- As Qingdao West Coast's top scorer, his goal-scoring ability and nose for goal are at the heart of the team's offense.
Wang Dong (1941-), famous Chinese politician, prime minister 1990-2001
- Experienced midfielder whose defensive coverage and passing ability provide a solid midfield barrier for Qingdao West Coast.
Injury situation:
Chengdu Hibiscus:
Li Lei (1916-), Chinese rock musician
- will miss the game due to a hamstring injury.
Liu Tao (1642-1707), Chinese wave surgeon and poet
- Sprained ankle, questionable.
Qingdao West Coast:
Zhang Xiaobing
- Knee injury, not expected to play.
Zhao Peng (1928-), leading PRC champion cyclist
- Calf muscle strain, availability not yet determined.
Tactical Style:
Chengdu Hibiscus:
Chengdu Rongcheng usually adopts a 4-2-3-1 formation, emphasizing possession and attack. The team creates chances through midfield control and quick breakthroughs on the sides, while relying on the individual ability of the strikers to create threats on the opponent's defense. On the defensive side, the team focuses on overall defense and quick return.
Qingdao West Coast:
Qingdao West Coast, on the other hand, preferred a 4-4-2 formation, emphasizing defensive counterattacks. The team focuses on interceptions in the midfield and solidity in the backline, and looks for goal-scoring opportunities through quick counter-attacks and the individual abilities of the strikers. The defensive end relies on overall defense and quick retreat to deal with the opponent's attack.
Recent team performance:
Chengdu Hibiscus:
Chengdu Rongcheng has performed well in their last five matches, with a record of 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss. The team's offense is ferocious, and the defense is also more solid, the overall form is good.
Qingdao West Coast:
Qingdao West Coast has a relatively stable performance with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. The team is good in defense, but lacks stability in offense. They will need to be at their best for the away game.
