At 8:00 PM on August 16th, the Chinese Super League will see a clash in the 23rd round, with Beijing Guoan hosting Zhejiang Team at home.
Beijing Guoan currently holds a record of 12 wins, 5 draws, and 6 losses, accumulating 41 points and sitting in 4th place on the Chinese Super League table. The team is a significant 10 points behind Chengdu Rongcheng in 3rd place, with only 7 rounds remaining in the league. Closing such a gap is only theoretically possible. In the next 6 days, the team will be facing the FA Cup quarter-finals, which has become the only opportunity for Guoan to enter the Asian Elite competition. Therefore, the team will be putting all its focus on the cup.
In their 11 home games this season, Guoan has performed relatively well, achieving a record of 8 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses. In these 11 games, they have scored 28 goals, demonstrating a fierce offensive firepower. Defensively, the team has conceded only 13 goals. Workers’ Stadium has consistently been one of the most daunting venues for other teams in the Chinese Super League, known for its fiery atmosphere. This will serve as a driving force for Guoan’s victory.
In recent matches, Guoan has displayed inconsistent performance. They have lost 0-1 to the newly promoted team and also secured a 2-1 comeback win against a title contender. Against Qingdao West Coast, who are fighting for survival, the team managed a last-minute draw thanks to a goal by Wang Ziming. This unpredictable Guoan leaves one bewildered. In the previous game, Li Ke was sent off with a red card, leading to an automatic suspension for him. This is undoubtedly another blow for Guoan.
Zhejiang Team has achieved a record of 10 wins, 1 draw, and 12 losses in the league this season, accumulating 31 points and placing 6th on the table. The team is 20 points behind the Asian Elite competition zone and a considerable 12 points ahead of the relegation zone, making their aspirations for the season essentially unattainable. Their remaining task is to maintain their fitness, provide opportunities for their substitutes to gain experience, and their motivation for the upcoming matches is not strong.
In their 11 away games this season, the team has struggled, achieving a record of 2 wins and 9 losses, ranking last in the league. They have scored 11 goals but conceded a staggering 29 goals, a stark contrast to their 8 wins, 1 draw, and 3 losses at home. Zhejiang Team is known as the most notorious “away-game underperformer” this season.
In their previous match, the team suffered a 2-3 defeat against Tianjin Jinmen Tiger away from home. In their last 3 games, they have secured 1 win and 2 losses, but conceded a shocking 9 goals. With such a shaky defensive state, facing a potent offensive force like Guoan, their backline is likely to suffer another onslaught.
In the last 10 encounters between the two teams, Beijing Guoan holds a slight advantage with 5 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses. In this game, both teams lack significant motivation, but Beijing Guoan has the home advantage, while Zhejiang’s away performance is abysmal. This presents Guoan with an excellent opportunity to put on a show for their fans.
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