TIPS - FC Seoul VS Chengdu Rongcheng FC

[(FC Seoul) Strength]:
1. FC Seoul are currently ranked 6th in the league stage of the AFC Champions League Elite (East Region). With no more goals to strive for in the domestic league, the team will focus more on cup competitions. Facing Chengdu Rongcheng FC, FC Seoul will surely strive for all three points to improve their ranking.
2. FC Seoul have performed moderately well at home recently. In the past five games, they have achieved three wins, one draw and one loss, with a win rate of 60%.

[(FC Seoul) Weakness]:
1. FC Seoul have been in poor form recently. They lost 1-3 away to Daejeon Hana Citizen in the last league match and have lost three of their last four games across all competitions.
2. FC Seoul's performance in the AFC Champions League Elite has been rather inconsistent. They have achieved a record of one win, one draw and one loss in three rounds. In the last away game, they lost 0-2 to Shanghai Shenhua, suffering their first defeat in the AFC Champions League Elite.
3. FC Seoul have been lacking in defensive stability recently. In the last five matches, they have conceded ten goals, averaging two goals per game.
4. FC Seoul lost 4 of their last 5 games in AH, and got 2 wins and 2 defeats in their last 4 home games in AH.

[(Chengdu Rongcheng FC) Strength]:
1. Chengdu Rongcheng FC lost to Henan FC in the last round of the league and were completely ruled out of the championship race this season, which is a huge blow to the team's morale. The team hope to regain confidence in the AFC Champions League Elite and have a strong will to fight in this away game against FC Seoul.
2. Chengdu Rongcheng FC have maintained a strong offensive force, scoring 11 goals in the past 6 league matches and 7 goals in the last 5 games.

[(Chengdu Rongcheng FC) Weakness]:
1. Chengdu Rongcheng FC have been performing poorly recently. In the last three games, they have only managed one draw and two losses, with a win rate of only 40% in the past ten matches.
2. Chengdu Rongcheng FC's away performance has been mediocre. They have failed to win in their last four away games, suffered three consecutive draws, and conceded goals in each of their last five away games in a row.
3. Chengdu Rongcheng FC have performed poorly in the AFC Champions League Elite, achieving only one win and two losses in three rounds, and are currently ranked 10th.
4. Chengdu Rongcheng FC won only 1 of their last 10 games in AH, and were winless in their last 4 away games in AH.

[Tips]:
FC Seoul are unstable in recent form, but their home performance has been relatively stable.

In contrast, Chengdu Rongcheng FC suffered a crucial defeat in the Chinese Super League, losing 1-2 to Henan FC at home and thus being ruling out of the championship race in advance. The team's morale has been severely hit, which may affect their performance away from home.

Although Chengdu Rongcheng FC have a certain level of offensive firepower, their efficiency has significantly declined recently. Moreover, the team's defense tends to suffer from a lack of concentration towards the end of the game.

The set-piece attacks of FC Seoul and the performances of key players like Lingard will be crucial factors in the game, while the vulnerability of Chengdu Rongcheng FC's defense system in dealing with quick counterattacks may be exploited by the opponents.

Although Chengdu Rongcheng FC's away performance was mediocre and they have little pressure to avoid relegation, allowing them to fully focus on the AFC Champions League Elite, FC Seoul, with their strong home field advantage, richer experience in the AFC Champions League Elite and relatively more stable offensive system, are expected to win the game at home.

[Recommended]:
FC Seoul (-0.5/1)