Match Preview: Tianjin Jinmen Tigers face Zhejiang team
The final match of the 22nd round of the Chinese Super League will be played on August 11 at 20:00 Beijing time, with Tianjin Jinmen Tigers hosting Zhejiang. The game is a chance for both sides to avenge their first-round loss as well as an important battle to get out of their recent predicament.
Tianjin Jinmen Tigers: Home field back to strength, strive for revenge
Season performance and home record
In the first 22 games of the season, Tianjin Jinmen Tigers achieved 7 wins, 6 draws and 9 losses, and currently ranked 8th in the table, scoring 33 goals and conceding 32, with a more balanced overall offensive and defensive performance. In 10 home matches, Tianjin Jinmen Tigers achieved 2 wins, 5 draws and 3 losses, scoring 11 goals and conceding 12. Although their home record is a little bit flat, in their recent 3 home games, Jinmen Tigers won 2 and drew 1, showing a certain momentum of recovery.
Recent Performance and Revenge Goals
Although Tianjin Jinmen Tigers have not been performing well lately, with only 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last 5 matches, and conceding in 5 consecutive matches, their rebound at home has given them confidence in this round of matches. Facing Zhejiang, who lost on the road in the first round of the season, the Jinmen Tigers will go all out and try to avenge their loss at home.
Zhejiang: Can the road bugs end their losing streak?
Season performance and road woes
Zhejiang won 10, drew 1, and lost 11 of their first 22 matches this season, and are temporarily in 7th place in the table with 39 goals scored and 43 goals conceded. It is worth noting that Zhejiang is the team with the fewest draws in the Chinese Super League this season, with a very aggressive style of play. However, on the road, Zhejiang's performance was poor, with only 2 wins and 8 losses in 10 matches, without a draw, making them one of the worst teams on the road, with only 9 goals scored but 26 conceded.
Recent performance and road losing streak
In the last 7 league matches, Zhejiang won 2 and lost 5, but the 2 victories came at home, while they suffered 5 consecutive defeats on the road. In this round of matches, Zhejiang is desperate to get rid of their losing streak on the road, but it is still doubtful whether they can withstand the pressure to achieve good results.
Core Players Matchup: Compagno vs Leonardo
In this match, the core scorers of both sides will be the key to win or lose the game. Tianjin Jinmen Tigers' Kong Panio has scored 14 goals this season and ranks 6th in the top scorer list, while Zhejiang's Leonardo ranks 3rd in the top scorer list with 16 goals. The duel between these two players will directly affect the trend of the game.
History and Rankings
Tianjin Jinmen Tigers and Zhejiang team met 25 times in the history of Chinese Super League, Jinmen Tigers achieved 11 wins, 6 draws and 8 losses, which is a slight disadvantage. In particular, the Jinmen Tigers have only won 2 and lost 6 of their last 8 meetings. In the first meeting this season, Zhejiang beat Jinmen Tiger 3-2 at home.
Currently, Tianjin Jinmen Tigers and Zhejiang are ranked 8th and 7th in the table, with a difference of only 4 points between them. Although the two teams have no hope of hitting the top four and no relegation pressure, this game could become an open battle. Tianjin Jinmen Tigers are aiming to complete their revenge with their home field advantage, while Zhejiang are hoping to end their losing streak on the road.
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