So, here we are with a clash between Qingdao Hainiu and Zhejiang. Get ready for some soccer action that promises to keep you at the edge of your seat, as long as you don't fall asleep first.
In the goalkeeping department, we have Bo Zhao for Zhejiang and Pengfei Mu for Qinagdao Hainiu, both with a similar numbers of saves this season. I would say they are on equal footing here, at least if we cover our eyes and squint a bit.
Now moving towards the rockstars of the teams, we see Zhejiang has Franko Andrijašević and Alexander N'Doumbou, with Andrijašević at least having scored a goal this season. Qingdao Hainiu vouches on Elvis Sarić and Wellington Silva. While both the superstars of Qingdao Hainiu are yet to see the back of the net this season, Sarić does show good composure with his 96.7% accurate passing.
Qingdao Hainiu, with a "don't laugh" record, hasn't been exactly setting the field on fire. Zhejiang holds a somewhat better face-saving record, at least they got a couple of wins more to boast about.
Zhejiang and Qingdao Hainiu have had a bit of a seesaw experience with each other in the past. However, if we pull out the old dusty record of their last escapade, Zhejiang had pulled off a thrilling victory.
Given the recent performances, it's like choosing between two odd socks. But Zhejiang has shown a tiny glimmer with those respectable drawn matches.
Now it's sorts of a "hold your nose and pick one" situation, but my money would be on Zhejiang. It's not exactly gonna be a fireworks festival, probably a nip and tuck affair with a difference of a goal at best.
Albert’s Prediction: Zhejiang by 1