At 20:00 on April 21, Beijing time, Beijing Guoan and Qingdao West Coast will usher in a peak showdown of short-handed and confrontational battles!
The promoted side of Qingdao West Coast is definitely not to be underestimated, and they are currently in 9th place in the standings with a record of 2 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses in six games in the Chinese Super League. Recently, however, they have suffered two consecutive defeats, and the generals are under tremendous pressure. Especially in the last round, they were reversed by the Cangzhou Lions with a score of 2:3, which highlights that their joint defense system is not yet robust. Qingdao West Coast mainly adopts a 4-4-2 formation, and so far, the team has combined to provide five assists and scored seven goals, and the average goal scoring ability is enough to make the opponent feel threatened. Defensively, however, they have not been solid enough, conceding an average of 1.6 goals per game, which undoubtedly leaves a problem for their game. In the face of the strong Beijing Guoan, the west coast of Qingdao must adjust its state and strengthen the joint defense system.
In the first six rounds of the Chinese Super League, the Guoan team temporarily ranked 7th in the standings with a record of 2 wins, 3 draws and 1 loss. In the last two rounds, the state of the Guoan team has been slightly up and down, with a record of 1 draw and 1 loss is not satisfactory. However, in the last round of the away game against Shenhua, the Guoan team showed tenacious combat effectiveness and successfully forced the opponent to draw, which also indicates that the Guoan team's combat strength is gradually recovering. So far in the league, the Guoan team has completed 4 assists and scored 7 goals, with an average of 1.1 goals per game and the same goalscoring ability as Qingdao West Coast, showing that the Guoan team also has a strong threat on the offensive end. On the defensive end, the Guoan team has shown a very solid performance, conceding only 0.8 goals per game so far, almost leaking. Such defensive performances certainly add more confidence to them going into this game.
In-depth analysis of this game: In the six rounds of fierce battles in the Chinese Super League, Beijing Guoan and Qingdao West Coast have equal scoring capabilities. However, in terms of the joint defense system, the national security is obviously tighter, which creates a lot of pressure on the opponent. In this matchup, although Guoan has the advantage of being at home, they may not hold high the banner of offense, and focusing on defense is still their main theme. After all, in the face of the strong Qingdao West Coast, Guoan needs to be vigilant enough to avoid losing points at home. The west coast of Qingdao, which is playing away, is also afraid of the strength of Guoan. They are likely to adopt the tactics of defending and counterattacking, trying to find a breakthrough in the national security line. As a result, it is possible for both sides to defeat each other's cities, but it will not be easy to win. Considering that the strength of the two sides is equal and the tactical arrangement is reasonable, the probability of a handshake in this game is not low. (This article is for pre-match reference only)