On July 26th at 7:35 PM, the 2024 Chinese Super League enters its 20th round with defending champion Shanghai Port hosting Nantong Zhiyun. Shanghai Port is currently in peak form, boasting a 15-game winning streak across both the Chinese Super League and the FA Cup. In contrast, Nantong Zhiyun has been struggling, suffering a four-game losing streak across both competitions. Shanghai Port looks to have a clear advantage heading into this match.
Shanghai Port currently sits atop the Chinese Super League table with a record of 17 wins and 3 draws, accumulating 54 points, two ahead of second-placed Shanghai Shenhua (52 points). Their recent dominance is undeniable, including a 13-game winning streak in the Chinese Super League, equaling the record held by Shandong Taishan and Guangzhou Evergrande. A victory over Nantong Zhiyun would see them break the all-time record with a 14-game winning streak, further fueling their desire for victory.
Shanghai Port enjoys a formidable home advantage, having secured 9 wins and 1 draw in their last 10 home matches, resulting in a staggering home win rate of 90%. Their potent attack averages 3.2 goals per game, the only team in the league to average at least 3 goals per game. Key forwards Wu Lei and Gustavo have been particularly impressive recently. Wu Lei, the leading scorer, has netted in his last two matches, scoring 3 goals and providing 3 assists in that period. Gustavo also scored in both matches, including a hat-trick in the 5-0 victory over Qingdao Hainiu in the previous round. Other players like Vargas and Oscar have also shown good form. However, Jiang Guangtai will miss this game due to suspension after accumulating 4 yellow cards.
Nantong Zhiyun sits at the bottom of the table with 14 points from a record of 3 wins, 5 draws, and 12 losses, firmly within the relegation zone. Their recent form has been dismal, suffering four consecutive losses across both competitions, only scoring one goal in the process. With only an average of 1 goal per game this season, they are the third lowest scoring team in the league. Nantong Zhiyun will need to find a way to revitalize their attack to avoid further setbacks.
Nantong Zhiyun has also been hit by injuries lately, with defender Liao Lei and midfielder Putzlin both sidelined. Liao Lei is expected to miss 4-6 weeks, while Putzlin is expected to be out for 6-8 weeks. Nantong Zhiyun’s away record has been better than their home record this season, earning 2 wins, 3 draws, and 5 losses away from home, resulting in a 20% win rate. However, their home record is a dismal 1 win, 2 draws, and 7 losses, translating to a mere 10% win rate. Historically, Nantong Zhiyun has faced Shanghai Port three times, losing all three encounters with scores of 1-2, 0-1, and 0-3. Despite this, Nantong Zhiyun manager Patricio expressed his team’s ambition in the pre-match press conference: “Shanghai Port is the strongest team in the league, but we are not coming here to park the bus. We are eager to gain possession and challenge them. We will push our defensive line high and aim to cause them trouble in the final third.”
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