The Facts
- This match features a clash between a mid-table team and the outsider (ranked 7 and 14).
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Shandong Taishan won 3.
- In recent matches, Shandong Taishan has shown inconsistent form (last 5 games: 3 wins).
- Tianjin Jinmen Tiger is showing top-class performance now (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).
- Shandong Taishan may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
- In this match, Shandong Taishan is seen as the favorite.
- There will not play in Shandong Taishan: Chen Zeshi (Inactive) Huang Zhengyu (Red Card) Li Y. (Injury) Wang Dalei (Inactive)
- There are questionable in Tianjin Jinmen Tiger: Xie Weijun (Knee Injury)
- In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Shandong Taishan won 14 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 42:21. (average 2.1:1.1).
- Including home matches between the teams, Shandong Taishan won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 22:10. (average 2.4:1.1).
Standings
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Chengdu Rongcheng | 26 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 51:30 | 21 | 52 |
| 2 | Dalian Yingbo | 26 | 12 | 4 | 10 | 38:42 | -4 | 40 |
| 3 | Beijing Guoan | 26 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 49:33 | 16 | 38 |
| 4 | Yunnan Yukun | 26 | 11 | 5 | 10 | 54:51 | 3 | 38 |
| 5 | Qingdao West Coast | 26 | 8 | 14 | 4 | 31:32 | -1 | 38 |
| 6 | Shandong Taishan | 26 | 13 | 4 | 9 | 46:43 | 3 | 37 |
| 7 | Shanghai Port | 26 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 40:33 | 7 | 33 |
| 8 | Shanghai Shenhua | 26 | 12 | 5 | 9 | 52:46 | 6 | 31 |
| 9 | Zhejiang Professional | 26 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 45:43 | 2 | 31 |
| 10 | Chongqing Tonglianglong | 26 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 27:32 | -5 | 31 |
| 11 | Shenzhen Xinpengcheng | 26 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 34:45 | -11 | 28 |
| 12 | Henan Songshan Longmen | 26 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 33:35 | -2 | 27 |
| 13 | Tianjin Jinmen Tiger | 26 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 36:32 | 4 | 25 |
| 14 | Liaoning Tieren | 26 | 7 | 4 | 15 | 34:47 | -13 | 25 |
| 15 | Wuhan Three Towns | 26 | 5 | 11 | 10 | 39:46 | -7 | 21 |
| 16 | Qingdao Hainiu | 26 | 6 | 3 | 17 | 34:53 | -19 | 14 |
Promotion ~ AFC Champions League (League phase: )
Promotion ~ AFC Champions League 2
Relegation ~ League One






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