Henan FC (home)
- Henan FC are 13th in the Chinese Super League 2026 table with 28 points from 27 games, one spot and the same points total as visitors Tianjin Jinmen Tigers in 12th.
- Since Daniel Ramos took charge of Henan FC on 30 April 2025 he has moulded the 中原铁军 into a high-pressing, direct side who have the speed in their front three and wing-backs to make the opposition pay when they win the ball back in the right areas.
- Ramos' men set up in a 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 system, overloading the midfield and trying to create numbers in behind the opponent's defence as soon as they get the ball.
- Henan FC are unbeaten in five in all competitions, but have drawn five of those matches.
- With Bruno Nazario the orchestrator, Henan FC have the tools to push this game in the direction of a home win.
Tianjin Jinmen Tigers (away)
- Tianjin Jinmen Tigers have won three and drawn two of their last five matches, so they arrive at Zhengzhou Hanghai Stadium on a three-game winning streak.
- Since 26 March 2021, when Yu Genwei took the reins, the Jinmen Tigers have become a possession-first side who sit in a back-five 5-3-2 shell.
- While the visitors are known as a possession-first team, they will look to build patiently from the back and work the ball through their midfielders before making the switch to their two forwards.
- Tianjin are 5-4-4 away from home in Chinese Super League 2026 and have let in only 12 goals at a rate of 0.92 per game.
- A three-game win streak gives Tianjin the momentum and they arrive having played their best football of the season recently with a 1-0 home success over Liaoning Tieren followed by a 1-0 scalp away at high-flying Chengdu Rongcheng FC.
Head-to-Head
With four of the last five meetings in Chinese Super League 2026 won by the Tigers and Henan's most recent success in the fixture a 2-1 away win four months ago.
Key Players
- Gustavo has scored 5 of Henan's 8 goals in the last 5 games.
- Gustavo is the 13-goal top scorer for Henan FC in Chinese Super League 2026 (25 matches) and can be a difference-maker for the hosts.
- Alberto Quiles has scored 11 goals in 26 Chinese Super League 2026 appearances for Tianjin and is the cutting edge they need to snag a win here.
- With Bruno Nazario the orchestrator, Henan FC have the tools to push this game in the direction of a home win.
Betting Insights
- We feel it's worth the risk to bet on the visitors to nick this one, as they are 5.02 with Henan listed as 1.67 favorites and the draw at 4.02.
- Backing both teams to score at 1.76 and over 2.5 goals at 1.8 suggests there is potential for an end-to-end encounter, but the tighter nature of this clash may also suit a lower-scoring game.
- Tianjin are 5-4-4 away from home in Chinese Super League 2026 and have let in only 12 goals at a rate of 0.92 per game.
- Henan are stubborn at home, conceding only 13 times in 13 fixtures (13th CSL 2026 home record 4-5-4).
Prediction
- A three-game win streak gives Tianjin the momentum and they arrive having played their best football of the season recently with a 1-0 home success over Liaoning Tieren followed by a 1-0 scalp away at high-flying Chengdu Rongcheng FC.
- With four of the last five meetings in Chinese Super League 2026 won by the Tigers and Tianjin carrying momentum, we are happy to take the momentum of the recent trio of victories to carry the away side through.
- Backing both teams to score is tempting given the attacking threats on show, but the tighter nature of this clash may also suit a lower-scoring outcome.