At 7:35 PM on July 6th, the Chinese Super League will see a clash in the 18th round, with Shanghai Shenhua hosting Shandong Taishan.
Shanghai Shenhua currently boasts a 13 wins and 4 draws unbeaten record, accumulating 43 points and sitting in second place on the points table. Before this round of games, they were only 2 points behind league leaders Shanghai SIPG. However, in their previous match, SIPG defeated Henan 1-0, placing pressure on Shenhua. They must win this match to keep the points difference within one game, otherwise, they risk being overtaken by SIPG.
In their 8 home games, Shanghai Shenhua has achieved 6 wins and 2 draws, scoring 20 points at home, placing them third among all teams. Notably, in these 8 games, they have scored 21 goals and conceded only 3, showcasing dominant performances on both ends of the pitch. Facing a Shandong Taishan side that suffered a recent heavy defeat, they are brimming with confidence.
After being held to a 1-1 draw by Chengdu Rongcheng at home, Shenhua has achieved a 3-game winning streak, all without conceding. They are hoping to maintain this winning momentum. In the pre-match press conference, Shenhua manager Slutski remained humble, stating that the top 5 teams in the Chinese Super League are close in strength, and this match is likely to be a closely contested one. It’s worth mentioning that Luis, who was substituted in the previous match, has suffered an injury, and his participation in this match will be determined based on his pre-match condition.
In their first 17 matches, Shandong Taishan has secured 8 wins, 6 draws, and 3 losses, accumulating 30 points and placing them 5th on the points table. They are a significant 13 points behind second-placed Shanghai Shenhua, making a comeback nearly impossible. However, they are only 5 points behind third-placed Chengdu Rongcheng, suggesting a chance to secure a top-three finish.
In their first 9 away matches this season, Taishan has only managed 3 wins, 4 draws, and 2 losses, demonstrating an unimpressive away record. In these 9 matches, they have scored 10 goals and conceded 10, highlighting a mediocre performance on both ends of the pitch, a key reason for their inconsistent results. Facing Shanghai Shenhua, they are likely to suffer another heavy defeat if they continue with this form.
In their last match, Shandong Taishan lost 0-2 to Beijing Guoan, and their previous two matches in the Chinese Super League ended in draws. In the FA Cup against a team from the China League One, Taishan struggled, only securing a narrow victory with a late goal in added time. The team’s overall morale is low, and they may find it difficult to deliver a compelling performance.
In their last 10 encounters, Shanghai Shenhua holds the advantage with 6 wins, 1 draw, and 3 losses. In their two most recent clashes, Shenhua achieved a double victory. However, based on the current form of both teams, it will be extremely difficult for Taishan to avenge their losses. Shenhua has displayed dominance on both ends of the pitch this season, while Taishan’s defense has been extremely poor, making a consecutive defeat for the away team highly probable.
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