TIPS - Shanghai Shenhua VS Meizhou Hakka

[(Shanghai Shenhua) Strength]:
1. Shanghai Shenhua's recent form is not ideal, currently trailing the top by 3 points. If they still want to compete for the championship, they need to adjust their form and return to winning ways. Their motivation is unquestionable.
2. Shanghai Shenhua have scored 53 goals in the first 25 league rounds, averaging 2.12 goals per game. Their offensive performance is commendable.
3. In their first 12 home league matches, Shanghai Shenhua have achieved 8 wins, 3 draws, and 1 loss, with an unbeaten rate of 91.67%, showing decent home form.
4. In the first league meeting this season, Shanghai Shenhua defeated Meizhou Hakka 3-1 away from home, taking all three points.

[(Shanghai Shenhua) Weakness]:
1. In the last league round, Shanghai Shenhua drew 1-1 at home against Chengdu Rongcheng FC after a late equalizer. They have now gone 4 matches without a win in all competitions, with 2 draws and 2 losses. Since August, they have only managed one victory, indicating poor form.
2. Shanghai Shenhua have conceded goals in 10 of their last 12 matches, indicating significant defensive vulnerabilities.
3. Shanghai Shenhua won only 1 of their last 10 matches in AH.

[(Meizhou Hakka) Strength]:
1. Meizhou Hakka are still at the bottom of the league standings, facing a very critical situation. The team are eager to earn points to improve their position, overcome difficulties, and complete the task of avoiding relegation. Their motivation is strong.

[(Meizhou Hakka) Weakness]:
1. In the last league round, Meizhou Hakka lost 1-2 at home to Qingdao West Coast, suffering two consecutive defeats. They have now gone 4 league matches without a win, and have only won 1 of their last 17 matches across all competitions, indicating very poor form.
2. Meizhou Hakka failed to score in 2 of their last 4 matches, showing a slight lack of attacking power.
3. Meizhou Hakka have conceded 51 goals in the first 24 league rounds, averaging 2.13 goals per game, with frequent defensive lapses.
4. In their first 12 away league matches, Meizhou Hakka have achieved 1 win, 4 draws, and 7 losses, with a win rate of only 8.33%, indicating poor away form.
5. Meizhou Hakka have lost all 8 previous encounters against Shanghai Shenhua, completely at a disadvantage.
6. Meizhou Hakka lost 5 of their last 7 matches in AH.

[Tips]:
Shanghai Shenhua have only won one match in all competitions since August, with a noticeable decline in performance, and have apologized to the fans.

The team are currently eager to return to winning ways and challenge for the championship again.

Their home record is quite good, and facing a relegation-threatened team in this match is something to look forward to.

Meizhou Hakka are currently at the bottom of the table, with very poor recent form, unsatisfactory offensive and defensive performances, and a low away win rate, making them not worth overestimating.

Both teams are in poor form recently, but comparatively, Shanghai Shenhua still have the upper hand in strength.

They can take advantage of Meizhou Hakka to return to winning ways and boost morale.

In this match, Shanghai Shenhua have also earned the bookies' favor.

So it's reasonable to expect a big win for Shanghai Shenhua.

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