Hadas has been in great form recently, scoring goals in two consecutive matches and winning the Chinese Super League Player of the Year award for his outstanding performance in the 29th round of the tournament. With the fire of competition burning brightly, Hadas' confidence is also on the rise, and he is eager to help Tianjin Jinmen Tigers beat Shanghai Harbor in the Tianjin Derby. However, looking at the comparison between the two teams, Tianjin Jinmen Tigers seem to be a little bit inferior.
Looking back at the past meetings between the two teams (as shown in the chart below), Tianjin Jinmen Tigers always seem to be the underdogs, with an obviously unfavorable win/loss ratio. In the recent CSL and AFC Cup matches, Shanghai Hong Kong beat Tianjin Jinmen Tigers 3-0. Looking back at last year, the two teams played twice and shared the spoils, but one of the losses was on the road and left Tianjin Jinmen Tigers with a bad taste in their mouths. And in 2022, each side won one game. Obviously, by 2024, the gap between the two sides widens, with Shanghai's advantage becoming more and more obvious.
After analyzing the above, one obvious conclusion is that, despite Tianjin Jinmen Tigers' reluctance, the chances of winning against Shanghai Hong Kong seem to be slim, especially considering the unsatisfactory performance at home, and it is even more difficult to challenge them on the road. However, Tianjin Jinmen Tigers should not be discouraged, and should not give up. Even if they can't beat SIPG, a draw and Shenhua's victory over Chengdu Rongcheng will still put the title in Shenhua's hands.
