Chinese Super League Preview: Chengdu Rongcheng FC VS Chongqing Tonglianglong - prediction, team news, lineups

[(Chengdu Rongcheng FC) Strength]:
1. As the leader of the Chinese Super League, Chengdu Rongcheng FC are targeting the league title. The lesson of leading 3-0 away in the first leg only to be equalized 3-3 is still fresh. Returning to the formidable Chengdu Phoenix Hill Football Stadium, the team are eager to seek revenge with a resounding victory, and their fighting spirit is unquestionable.
2. The attacking trio of Felipe Silva, Wei Shihao, and Wellington Silva is formidable, with Wellington boasting a 62% success rate in wing breakthroughs this season.
3. Naturalized midfielder Yang Mingyang opened the scoring in the last away match against Qingdao Hainiu F.C., continuing his recent hot streak.
4. Chengdu Rongcheng FC have recorded 3 wins and 1 draw in their last 4 matches, maintaining excellent form. In their last Chinese Super League match, they drew 1-1 away against Qingdao Hainiu F.C.
5. Chengdu Rongcheng FC have recorded 7 wins and 1 loss in their last 8 home matches, showing strong home performance. In their last home game, they defeated Shandong Taishan F.C. 1-0.
6. Chengdu Rongcheng FC have scored 18 goals and conceded only 9 in their last 10 matches, performing well in both attack and defense recently.
7. AH market provided home team a -1.50 line to back Chengdu Rongcheng FC in this match.
 

[(Chengdu Rongcheng FC) Neutral]:
1. The last two encounters between the two sides have both ended in draws, with the teams being evenly matched in head-to-head records.
 

[(Chongqing Tonglianglong) Strength]:
1. As a promoted team sitting second in the standings, Chongqing Tonglianglong have already exceeded their season goals. However, facing a city derby and a top-of-the-table clash, they will not give up easily. The experience of drawing 3-3 with Chengdu Rongcheng FC in the first leg gives the players psychological confidence against their opponents.
 

[(Chongqing Tonglianglong) Weakness]:
1. Defender Michael Ngadeu-Ngadjui received a red card and was sent off in the last match against Liaoning Tieren, and he is confirmed suspended for this game. He is the defensive core and main outlet from the back for Chongqing Tonglianglong.
2. Midfielder Li Zhenquan is out long-term due to a fracture of the left fibula, with a recovery period of 2-3 months, significantly reducing midfield interception ability.
3. Chongqing Tonglianglong have recorded 2 wins and 2 losses in their last 4 matches, showing inconsistent form. In their last Chinese Super League match, they lost 1-3 away against Liaoning Tieren.
4. Chongqing Tonglianglong have recorded 2 wins, 1 draw, and 3 losses in their last 6 away matches, with relatively average away performance recently.
5. Chongqing Tonglianglong have conceded 6 goals in their last 5 matches, showing poor defensive performance recently.
6. Chongqing Tonglianglong have only won 4 of their last 10 matches in AH, showing insufficient ability to beat the odds recently.
 

[Tips]:
Chengdu Rongcheng FC, leveraging home advantage and a strong desire for revenge, will likely secure a home victory over Chongqing Tonglianglong, continuing to solidify their top position in the standings.

Chongqing Tonglianglong's defense is full of holes due to the absence of defensive core Michael Ngadeu-Ngadjui.

Counterattacks from Xiang Yuwang and George Alexandru Cimpanu may still pose threats, but they are unlikely to change the course of the match.

For Chengdu Rongcheng FC, who are aiming for the championship, this is a must-win derby revenge match.

Overall analysis favors Chengdu Rongcheng FC to defeat Chongqing Tonglianglong at home.
 

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