Explore My Football Facts detailed preview for Tianjin Jinmen Tiger vs Chengdu Rongcheng in Super League. Stats, odds, predictions and line-ups for the 12:35 BST match.
Tianjin Jinmen Tiger come into this game with three straight draws in the league, so they have been tough to beat, but they haven’t always been able to turn tight games into wins. Chengdu Rongcheng come in stronger, with five consecutive league wins and a streak that includes clean sheets against Henan Songshan Longmen, Liaoning Tieren FC and Zhejiang. This points to a game where Chengdu Rongcheng has the most reliable advantage in both boxes, while Tianjin Jinmen Tiger may have to stay compact and wait for moments on the break.
The head-to-head record is quite competitive, but Chengdu Rongcheng has enough recent momentum to be narrowly backed here. Tianjin Jinmen Tiger have scored in each of their last three league games, but Chengdu Rongcheng’s defensive record in the last run suggests they can keep it in check. With no injuries to either side, the key question is whether Tianjin Jinmen Tiger can make their home spell count against a team that has been consistently winning. A low-scoring away win fits the data better.
Forms guide and team overview
Tianjin Tiger Jinmen
Tianjin Jinmen Tiger’s recent form in the league has been more steady than explosive, with three straight draws against Zhejiang, Qingdao West Coast and Wuhan Three Towns. Before that, they had an impressive 4-2 away win over Beijing Guoan, but that was followed by a 1-2 home defeat to Shandong Taishan.
The pattern is clear enough from the results: they are competitive in most games, but they haven’t turned enough of those tight contests into wins. Scoring hasn’t been a major issue, but the string of draws suggests they’ve found it harder to finish games.
Tianjin Jinmen Tiger Last 5 results
Chengdu Rongcheng
Chengdu Rongcheng are in excellent league form, winning each of their last five matches. This streak includes a 3-0 home win against Henan Songshan Longmen, a 1-0 away win at Liaoning Tieren FC and a 3-2 away win against Shanghai Shenhua.
They have also beaten Zhejiang 4-0 and Yunnan Yukun 2-1, which shows that they are managing home and away games well. Recent results point to a side with momentum, and clean sheets in two of those five wins add to the feeling that they are effectively controlling games.
Chengdu Rongcheng Last 5 results
Team news and injury report
Tianjin Tiger Jinmen
- No injuries have been recorded during the current season.
Chengdu Rongcheng
- No injuries have been recorded during the current season.
Alignments and tactical configuration
Tianjin Jinmen Tiger (5-4-1)
Expected lineup: Yan Bingliang (Goalkeeper), Aitor Córdoba (Defender), Dun Ba (Defender), Fan Yang (Defender), Ming-Him Sun (Defender), Xianjun Wang (Defender), Bruno Xadas (Midfielder), Jaume Grau Ciscar (Midfielder), Jiahui Huang (Midfielder), Qiuming Wang (Midfielder), Alberto Quiles (Midfielder), Alberto Quiles (Midfielder)
Tianjin Jinmen Tiger’s intended 5-4-1 shape should give them a solid defensive base, with the back five helping to limit space against Chengdu Rongcheng’s attacking midfielders. The main start is likely to be Alberto Quiles, with Bruno Xadas and the central midfielders needing to support him quickly when possession is won.
Chengdu Rongcheng (4-2-3-1)
Expected lineup: Liu Dianzuo (Goalkeeper), Egor Sorokin (Defender), Han Pengfei (Defender), Hetao Hu (Defender), Yiran He (Defender), Lisheng Liao (Midfielder), Rômulo (Midfielder), Wei Shihao (Midfielder), Wellington Silva (Midfielder), Yangcker (Midfielder), Felipe (Midfielder Mingyang)
Chengdu Rongcheng’s predicted 4-2-3-1 gives them a balanced structure, with two midfielders controlling the defense and allowing the attacking line to press higher. Felipe should have the support of the three players behind him, which should help Chengdu Rongcheng keep up the pressure and create chances between the lines.
