While the majority of top leagues across Europe have come to an end, there are plenty of others across the globe that are continuing to thrive - including the Chinese Super League. There’s so much to get excited about in China’s top tier and in the weeks and months ahead, there’s still a lot of football to be played. Today, we’ll be taking a look at the upcoming clash between Chengdu Rongcheng and Qingdao Youth Island.
Chengdu Form GuideChengdu enjoyed the definition of a strong end to the campaign and a top four finish was no more than they deserved. It appears as if they’re ready to carry that momentum forward into this season. They clearly have a hungry squad of players and in a league like this one, that can take you really far - and we’re fascinated to see whether or not they can sustain this.
Following a slight blip a few weeks ago, Chengdu are starting to look like they’re back on track. They are 3rd in the league with eight wins, one draw and four defeats to their name. Sure, they’re slightly behind the two sides from Shanghai, but they’ve got what it takes to keep the pace.
Qingdao YI Form GuideFollowing a strong season in the second tier, Qingdao are back in the big time - and they’re eager to make it worth their while. They’ve been through a lot of changes both on and off the pitch in recent times but through it all, they’ve maintained a strong, core fanbase that is excited to see them succeed. They are more tweaks to come, but their supporters have cause for optimism.
Qingdao currently find themselves in 10th place in the league after 13 games. They’ve been able to pick up three wins and four draws to run alongside six losses, with their big aim being to break away from the relegation zone and ensure they don’t have to worry about the drop.
Match PredictionSometimes, you just have to throw form out of the window - but in other instances, you have to examine the overall quality of both teams and make a judgement call. In this case, we think it’s the latter instead of the former, which is why we’re going to predict a Chengdu victory.
