At 7:00 PM on August 16th, the 23rd round of the Chinese Super League will see Henan host Cangzhou Lions. Henan are the stronger side but currently have nothing to fight for, while Cangzhou Lions need to fight for survival. The outcome of this clash is sure to be exciting.
On the Chinese Super League standings, Henan are in 7th place with 31 points from 8 wins, 7 draws, and 8 losses. Cangzhou Lions are in 13th place with 21 points from 5 wins, 6 draws, and 12 losses.
In their last 5 matches, Henan have secured 3 wins and 2 draws, maintaining a good competitive state. This has seen their position on the table rise significantly. Currently, Henan are just 3 points behind Shandong Taishan, who are in 5th place. This will motivate the Henan army to fight for a higher position.
Henan’s impressive performance is largely attributed to Nasario, who has contributed 8 goals and 10 assists this season. Kovac has also scored 5 goals and provided 2 assists. The most threatening attacking force among local players is Huang Zichang, who has scored 4 goals and provided 2 assists. However, Kovac will miss the game due to injury, and another foreign player, Achimpen, will be unavailable due to a suspension from the Football Association.
Cangzhou Lions face heavy pressure to avoid relegation. They are currently only 2 points ahead of Qingdao West Coast, who are in the relegation zone. In the last round, Cangzhou Lions secured a 3-1 comeback win over Shandong Taishan at home, finally ending a 16-game winless streak. This has provided the team with some much-needed breathing room. But for Cangzhou Lions, if they want to get rid of the relegation threat early, they need to keep winning.
Cangzhou Lions’ attacking line relies entirely on foreign players. Ewer has scored 8 goals and provided 2 assists, making him the team’s top scorer. Oscar has also been impressive with 7 goals and 4 assists. Otabo has contributed 4 goals and 5 assists. No local player has scored more than one goal, and the team’s survival depends entirely on the performance of their foreign players.
In this game, Henan’s Kovac will be absent due to injury, and Achimpen is still suspended, meaning both will miss the match. Cangzhou Lions, however, have a full squad available.
In their past encounters, Henan have dominated with 8 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses. When playing at home, Henan have also held an advantage, with 4 wins and 2 losses against Cangzhou Lions.
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