Albert
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My Prediction
Shandong Taishan by 1Oh boy, we are in for one heck of a Chinese Super League matchup with Henan Songshan Longmen squaring off against Shandong Taishan.
Let's kick things off with the men between the sticks. For Shandong Taishan, it's Dalei Wang pulling off a commendable 7.35 rating and 7 saves. On the other side, Gouming Wang is the last line of defense for Henan Songshan Longmen, with a slightly lower rating of 6.80 but boasting a higher save count.
But let's face it, games are won in the middle of the park and up top. Shandong Taishan's attack features the likes of Zeca and Cryzan, both packing a punch in their passing accuracy and on-field ratings. However, Henan Songshan Longmen boast their own Avengers squad with Frank Acheampong impressively finding the back of the net thrice and Felippe Cardoso's all-around great performance.
Digging into the history books now, the last three bouts between these squads have resulted in a mixed bag of results. Two draws and a narrow victory for Henan Songshan Longmen paint the picture of a tightly contested rivalry.
Looking at overall records, Shandong Taishan's win-loss ratio is tad more flattering. Old school rule of thumb - a team that wins more, loses less. Fancy that.
Recent form fluctuates for both teams, plus it's worth noting that both teams have experienced disappointing losses as well as exhilarating victories. If anything, it's about as predictable as guessing what your next-door neighbor’s cat has for lunch.
Taking it all into account, my gut (or maybe it's the leftover Chinese takeout) tells me we can expect an evenly fought match, but with an ever-so-slight edge to Shandong Taishan.
Albert’s Prediction: Shandong Taishan by 1
Albert
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Win-Loss Record