Chongqing Tongliang Long
- Chongqing Tongliang Long have not lost any of their last 5 games in all competitions (Won 2, drawn 3).
- Chongqing Tongliang Long were solid in their first game in the Chinese Super League 2026, holding the divisional favourites, Tianjin Jinmen Tigers, to a 0-0 draw away from home.
- Jianye Liu has created a defensively solid side that is difficult to break through.
- Liu has built a solid side around a youthful spine since taking over at Tongliang Long in December 2025 and his tactical discipline has turned them into a difficult side to break down.
- The hosts typically line up in a 3-4-1-2 formation and are reliant on their wing-backs for width in the final third, but their compact nature and ability to create danger with fast counter-attacks makes them a handful.
Liaoning Tieren
- Liaoning Tieren have not won their last 2 away games against Chongqing Tongliang Long.
- They are a technically gifted side in the middle of the park, playing a 4-3-3 system and boasting plenty of pace in their front three.
- The away side come into this clash with 0 points from their first match in the Chinese Super League 2026, but they have won three of their last five in all competitions and netted five goals in a recent Jia League home win.
Head-to-Head
The visitors have had the upper hand in this fixture in the last two seasons, winning twice and losing once in the three meetings, including a 4-2 victory at home seven months ago in the 2025 edition of the second division.
Key Players
Tongliang Long’s Yuwang Xiang has scored two of their last four goals and will be an interesting pick for anytime scorer, while Ange Samuel Kouame looks a good bet for the away side.
Betting Insights
- Liu likes to park the bus and hit hard on the counter-attack, while Li’s side is proactive and likes to keep the ball, which can leave them vulnerable to quick transitions.
- Draw and both teams to score looks good value here given the tactical matchup and recent form.
- Chongqing have drawn their recent home games.
- Liaoning are still finding their feet on the road in the CSL 2026, having failed to score away (0.00 goals per game).
Prediction
Draw & both teams to score.
