Tianjin Jinmen Tigers
- The hosts sit 16th on -9 points and are yet to get a win, while Shenhua are 14th on -5.
- Yu Genwei’s side play what they call ‘pragmatic’ football, a style that is defense-first with a compact, flexible structure that can morph into a counter-attacking unit that will frustrate the opposition and hit quickly.
- Tianjin will look to their midfield engines to create the transitions and Tianjin has not really established a player to score goals as yet this campaign.
Shanghai Shenhua
- Leonid Slutsky is much more of a progressive coach with a style of play that is possession-based and proactive in nature.
- Shenhua want to use the width of the pitch, they look to press high up the field and have more tempo to their game.
- Slutsky has made some small tweaks that have made his team more dangerous in the final third and more aggressive in their pressing in the last couple of games.
- Shanghai Shenhua have drawn both of their away games 1-1, conceding only 2 goals in 2 matches away from home.
Head-to-Head
Tianjin Jinmen Tigers have not won any of their last 3 home meetings with Shanghai Shenhua .
Key Players
- Joao Carlos Teixeira is the biggest threat for the visitors, with the Brazilian scoring twice in two Chinese Super League games this season.
- Tianjin has not really established a player to score goals as yet this campaign.
Betting Insights
- The odds on an away win are tempting enough at 1.68 and there should be goals in this game as this clash of styles should see plenty of space at both ends.
- Both teams to score in this one is an excellent 1.73.
- Over 2.5 goals at 1.83 also appeals.
Prediction
Shanghai Shenhua have a much better recent record against the home team, winning 3 of the last 5 and drawing two, and they are good enough to edge this one and take all 3 points.
