Chongqing Tongliang Long
- Chongqing Tongliang Long are unbeaten in five matches, with three wins and two draws.
- The hosts have won their last two games, edging Zhejiang Professional 1-0 away before beating Wuhan Three Towns 2-1 at home.
- Jianye Liu has installed a strong work ethic and pragmatic mentality since his appointment for the 2026 campaign and Chongqing have looked a tough unit to break down, particularly on their home turf.
- His team have won two and drawn one of their three home games to date and have conceded 4 goals in those matches.
- George Cimpanu is the main outlet for the team when they do get the ball and the Romanian marksman has scored two goals in five appearances this season.
Shenzhen Peng FC
- Shenzhen Peng FC are sixth in the Chinese Super League 2026 with 6 points from 5 games (W2, L3).
- Shenzhen Peng FC’s start to the season has been more inconsistent, with Tao Chen trying to rebuild his team from the ground up and instill a different style of play that focuses on control and possession, rather than the directness that they had previously been known for.
- It’s a work in progress but it’s also working, with Shenzhen’s last three games consisting of a 5-2 home win over Wuhan Three Towns, a 3-4 home defeat to Yunnan Yukun and a 1-0 away defeat to Qingdao West Coast.
- Wesley is their main outlet up front and the Brazilian has been ruthless in front of goal with four in five league matches, accounting for nearly half of the team's recent goals.
Key Players
- George Cimpanu is the main outlet for the team when they do get the ball and the Romanian marksman has scored two goals in five appearances this season.
- Wesley is their main outlet up front and the Brazilian has been ruthless in front of goal with four in five league matches, accounting for nearly half of the team's recent goals.
Betting Insights
- Chongqing are likely to keep it tight for the early stages of this match and the visitors may not have enough in the tank to break them down, but they have enough attacking quality to score a goal.
- The odds for a home win are pretty tight (1.82), so we’re taking on Over 2.5 goals at 1.85 and both teams to score at 1.7.
Prediction
Liu has made Chongqing tough to beat and the home field advantage could be enough to see the hosts get the victory.
