Chinese Super League Preview: Chongqing Tonglianglong VS Zhejiang Professional F.C. - prediction, team news, lineups

[(Chongqing Tonglianglong) Strength]:
1. Chongqing Tonglianglong currently sit in 2nd place in the standings, but the team have not won in their last two matches. Playing at home this time, Chongqing Tonglianglong will strive for a victory to get back on track, and the team are highly motivated.
2. Landry Dimata performed excellently in the last match, scoring the equalizing goal that helped the team draw with Chengdu Rongcheng FC.
3. The two teams have only faced each other once before, in the first league encounter of this season, where Chongqing Tonglianglong defeated Zhejiang Professional F.C. 1-0.
4. Chongqing Tonglianglong have won 3 of their last 4 matches in AH, with recent performance meeting external expectations.
 

[(Chongqing Tonglianglong) Neutral]:
1. Chongqing Tonglianglong have recorded 1 win, 3 draws, and 1 loss in their last 5 home matches, showing a relatively average recent home performance.
2. Chongqing Tonglianglong have scored 7 goals and conceded 7 goals in their last 5 matches, with decent attacking firepower but unstable defense.
 

[(Chongqing Tonglianglong) Weakness]:
1. Chongqing Tonglianglong drew 1-1 with Chengdu Rongcheng FC in their last match, achieving only 1 draw and 1 loss in their last two games, indicating recent poor form.
 

[(Zhejiang Professional F.C.) Strength]:
1. Zhejiang Professional F.C. are currently in 8th place in the standings. They just won their last league match and returned to winning ways. Facing the out-of-form Chongqing Tonglianglong, Zhejiang Professional F.C. will aim to continue their winning streak, and their motivation is high.
2. Alexandru Mitrita contributed with a goal and an assist in the last match, showcasing relatively strong competitive form.
3. Zhejiang Professional F.C. defeated Qingdao Hainiu F.C. 3-2 in their last match, ending a two-game losing streak and showing signs of recovery in form.
 

[(Zhejiang Professional F.C.) Neutral]:
1. Zhejiang Professional F.C. have scored 9 goals and conceded 9 goals in their last 5 matches, with excellent attacking firepower but unstable defense.
 

[(Zhejiang Professional F.C.) Weakness]:
1. Zhejiang Professional F.C. have lost both of their last two away matches, indicating poor recent away performance.
2. Zhejiang Professional F.C. have lost 3 of their last 4 matches in AH, with recent performance falling short of external expectations.
 

[Tips]:
Chongqing Tonglianglong have only managed 1 draw and 1 loss in their last two matches, with their form not ideal. Their recent home record has also been average, failing to capitalize on home advantage.

Zhejiang Professional F.C. won their last match, ending a losing streak and improving their form, but their recent away record is poor, indicating weak away performance.

AH market provided visitors a -0/0.5 line to back Zhejiang Professional F.C. in this match.

Considering the recent form of both teams, we expect Zhejiang Professional F.C to claim a victory.
 

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