After a break of virtually two months the Chinese language Tremendous League returns this week. Earlier than the break each Guangzhou and Beijing Guoan had their week 5 matches postponed in a bid to guard nationwide crew gamers forward of China’s essential World Cup qualifiers. With these qualifiers now out the best way, these video games have now been rescheduled and would be the first batch of matches within the subsequent part of the 2021 CSL season.
Each Guoan and Guangzhou discovered some good kind earlier than the break. And it is going to be fascinating to see whether or not they’ll be capable to carry this momentum ahead into the approaching weeks.
Henan Songshan Longmen v Guangzhou
Thursday, 15th July
Huadu Stadium, Guangzhou
Henan’s final match earlier than the break, noticed them throw away a golden alternative to choose up their first win of the season. Surrendering a 2-0 second-half lead, to go down 3-2 towards Chongqing.
Henan are unlikely to get that first win this Thursday. Developing towards a Guangzhou crew that had appeared to hit its stride earlier than the break, with back-to-back wins towards two of this winter’s greatest spending sides.
Henan’s finest hope is to place in a battling show in an analogous vein to their efficiency towards Shandong and hope they get a number of fortunate breaks alongside the best way. Their possibilities might be severely dented nevertheless by the suspension of Bosnian centre-back Toni Sunjic. Sunjic has been the glue that has held Henan’s backline collectively this season and with out him they could possibly be in for a really tough night.
One to observe – Elkeson – Has bought off to a sluggish begin this season however may get a pair objectives on Thursday evening.
Prediction– A ruthless Guangzhou dispatch Henan, with an emphatic 4-0 win.
Beijing Guoan v Hebei
Friday, 16th July
Jiangyin Sports activities Heart Stadium, Suzhou
Slaven Bilic’s Beijing Guoan have gotten their season again on observe with back-to-back wins and can face an actual take a look at this Sunday as come up towards a Hebei crew that’s undefeated thus far this season.
Hebei’s success thus far this yr has largely come from a stable and nicely organised again 4 that has been tough to breakdown. If Guoan are going to make it three in a row, Zhang Xizhe could possibly be Guoan’s key man. With Jonathan Viera out injured they’ll want Zhang Xizhe’s inventive aptitude to convey forwards Zhang Yuning and Cedric Bakambu into the sport.
One to observe – Zhang Xizhe – Might be the important thing unlocking Hebei’s defence.
Prediction – Guoan hold the ball rolling with a 2-0 win.