competition time
:: June 16, 19:35 pm BST
competition (e.g. sporting)
:: 15th round of the Chinese Super League
point
Shanghai Shenhua (soccer team)
home field
Shanghai Shenhua (soccer team)
accomplishment
: 11 wins, 3 draws, undefeated, 36 points, temporarily at the top of the Chinese Super League table
dominance
: Excellent recent form and stable overall performance
challenge
: The lead in the standings is not clear, and every game is a must.
Chengdu Hibiscus
accomplishment
: 9 wins, 1 draw, 4 losses, 28 points, ranked third in the Chinese Super League
dominance
: Good overall strength, advantage over Shenhua in the last 4 meetings (1 draw, 3 wins)
challenge
: Away from home, need to continue good performance
History
: Chengdu Rongcheng 1 draw, 3 wins, no losses in last 4 meetings
Shanghai Shenhua (soccer team)
troop arrangement
anticipate
goalkeeper (soccer, hockey etc)
: Bao Yaxiong
rear guard
:: Manafa, Zhu Chenjie, Jiang Shenglong, Yang Zexiang
middle period of a tripartite provincial exam (in former times)
: Ibrahim Amadou, Wu Xi, Xie Pengfei, Yu Hanchao, Andre Luiz
a forward (sports)
:: Malélé
Tactical analysis
: Shenhua will play a 4-2-3-1 formation, playing off the threat of the attackers up front through strong tackling and organized attacking from the midfield. The focus will be on maintaining defensive stability while using the cooperation of the front players to break down the opponent's defense.
Chengdu Hibiscus
Tactical analysis
: Expect a more conservative tactic that focuses on defense and counterattacks. Use the team's pressing ability and defensive counterattack to threaten Shenhua's defense. The play of key players will be the key to win or lose the game.
Strengths Analysis
Shanghai Shenhua (soccer team)
:: Playing at home, excellent overall form and tactical execution
Chengdu Hibiscus
: Recent psychological advantage over Shenhua, defensive counterattacking tactics may create problems for Shenhua
Projected conclusions
: Shanghai Shenhua has a big advantage at home, but Chengdu Rongcheng's defensive counterattack should not be underestimated. Considering the strengths and recent performances of both teams, Shanghai Shenhua is expected to win 2-1 or 1-0 against Chengdu Rongcheng, and continue to keep the pressure and lead in the table.
