Home: Tianjin Jinmen Tigers
- Tianjin Jinmen Tigers have had the worst start to the campaign, sitting bottom of the table in 16th spot with just one point from 11 games.
- Yu Genwei has been in charge of Tianjin Jinmen Tigers since March 2021 and has instilled a pragmatic and survival-oriented approach on the team.
- His team typically play a 5-4-1 or 5-3-2 system, looking to frustrate their opponents and attack on the break, primarily through Alberto Quiles.
- The Spanish attacker has scored six league goals this season.
- The Tigers may be struggling in the Chinese Super League 2026, but they have shown some fight in their recent outings, winning one, drawing three and losing one of their last five.
- Tianjin Jinmen Tigers have scored 6 goals in 5 home Chinese Super League 2026 games this season (D3, L2).
Away: Henan FC
- Henan FC are also struggling in 14th after collecting just 6 points from their first 11 matches.
- Daniel Ramos has been in charge at Henan since April 2025 and his philosophy is more flexible, but still structured.
- He will also set his side up to be dangerous on the counter-attack and has his players capable of doing so, but he is perhaps more positive in his approach and will deploy a 5-4-1 or a 4-2-3-1, depending on the game.
- Gustavo is the top scorer for the away team with 3 goals in 10 league appearances, but has netted 2 of Henan’s last 5 goals.
- The visitors have lost one and drawn one of their last two away fixtures and average 0.67 goals per game scored and 1.33 conceded when playing on the road in the Chinese Super League 2026.
Head-to-Head
- Tianjin Jinmen Tigers have won 4 of their last 5 head-to-head matchups against Henan FC in all competitions.
- They have also dominated Henan in their previous encounters, beating them 1-0 in their last home meeting in the Super League 2025.
Key Players
- Alberto Quiles - The Spanish attacker has scored six league goals this season.
- Gustavo - Gustavo is the top scorer for the away team with 3 goals in 10 league appearances, but has netted 2 of Henan’s last 5 goals.
Betting Insights
Backing the home team to win at 2.83 seems a solid play for this clash , but we also like the look of ‘Over 2.5 goals’ at 2.27 and ‘Both Teams to Score - Yes’ at 1.88 given that this game will see a clash of defensive styles.
Prediction
With Tianjin’s home advantage, their dominance in the head-to-head record, and the attacking input of Quiles and Xadas, who has scored three goals and provided three assists in their last five, we are supporting a home win in this clash of two of China’s struggling clubs.
