On July 27th at 7 pm, Changchun Yatai will host Cangzhou Lions in the 20th round of the Chinese Super League. This match is undeniably a relegation showdown, and the result will have a significant impact on the relegation battle.
Currently, Changchun Yatai sits in 12th place with 18 points (4 wins, 6 draws, and 10 losses) on the Chinese Super League table, while Cangzhou Lions have dropped into the relegation zone with 17 points (4 wins, 5 draws, and 11 losses). With only a 1-point gap between the two teams, the significance of this match is evident.
Since their 5-0 thrashing of Qingdao Hainiu, Changchun Yatai has fallen back into a slump, managing only 1 draw and 2 losses in the following 3 rounds. This has further aggravated their relegation situation. For Changchun Yatai, their attack is heavily reliant on foreign players. Berry (8 goals and 3 assists) is the team’s top scorer, while Serginho (6 goals and 5 assists) and P-Zouy (5 goals and 6 assists) have also delivered commendable performances. Among the local strikers, Tan Long (4 goals and 2 assists) stands out as the most impressive. P-Zouy will miss this crucial match due to accumulating 4 yellow cards, which will undoubtedly impact the team.
Adding to Changchun Yatai’s woes, Wang Jixian sustained an injury and had to leave the game against Shenzhen New Pengcheng. According to the “Changchun Orange Wind” fan club, Wang Jixian has suffered a fracture in two ribs, ruling him out for the season. Changchun Yatai head coach Xie Hui stated before the match: “Everyone is aware of the importance of this match. The entire team understands that the outcome will be crucial for Yatai’s performance this year.”
Cangzhou Lions are in a dire state, going through a 14-game winless streak, making their relegation battle extremely challenging. In their last 5 games, they have suffered heavy defeats, including 0-4 to Beijing Guoan, 0-4 to Chengdu Rongcheng, and a devastating 0-5 loss to Shanghai Shenhua, highlighting their severe slump in form. Despite Li Xiaopeng’s arrival as head coach, Cangzhou Lions have failed to turn things around, losing 5-0 at home against Shenhua in his debut. This has further dampened their morale. Within the Cangzhou Lions squad, Ewerton has contributed 7 goals and 1 assist, Oscar has registered 5 goals and 3 assists, and Otabo has provided 4 goals and 5 assists. However, aside from these three foreign players, no other Cangzhou Lions player has scored more than 1 goal.
Historically, both sides have emerged victorious in 5 matches each, with 1 draw, resulting in a balanced head-to-head record. In matches hosted by Changchun Yatai, the home team has a slight advantage with 3 wins and 2 losses.
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