In terms of strength, Harbour Team is clearly superior to Tianjin Jinmen Tigers. In the first round of the Chinese Super League (CSL) and the AFC Cup, the Harbour Team won twice with a score of 3:0, and they also have the upper hand on the psychological level. Especially in the final match, with the title on the line, the Harbour Team's will to fight will undoubtedly be even stronger!
The Tianjin Jinmen Tigers have made frequent appearances in the Chinese Super League (CSL), and over the past few years, they have fought for relegation, specializing in the use of "humane tactics" to secure a place in the CSL. At present, the team has adapted to the status quo of "no hope for the championship, no worry about relegation", the mentality seems to be calm, but less passionate about the fight, and even worry about the end of the season may encounter injuries and illnesses. They traditionally play the role of "mediator" at the end of the season, secretly accumulating "connections" for next season's relegation. Under these circumstances, it would seem logical for Harbour to win and take the title!
If Shenhua beat Chengdu Rongcheng, a new chapter will be written, however, it will not be easy! Chengdu Rongcheng has already clinched third place in the league and qualified for the second tier of the AFC Champions League, and the team's morale is high, with little psychological pressure. Xu Zhengyuan's goal is to beat Shenhua to achieve personal glory and secure his position as coach. For Shenhua, this is like climbing over a "Phoenix Mountain"!
In order to beat Shenhua, Xu Zhengyuan made early adjustments to his lineup and prepared for the match in Qingdao West Coast. In the five meetings between Chengdu Rongcheng and Shenhua since they were promoted to the Chinese Super League in 2022, Chengdu Rongcheng won three and drew two, with no losses, so they have a clear psychological advantage. Xu Zhengyuan obviously do not want to let this "advantage" is lost!
Chengdu Rongcheng's home field is notorious for its ferocity and has advantages in all aspects. If Shenhua wants to win, the difficulty is self-evident, and not being beaten is already a blessing. Of course, if Shenhua can break the curse of "no win in Chengdu", even if they fail to win the championship, it will create a new glory for the team, which is really praiseworthy!
