In the Chinese super league, the 2nd place Guangzhou Evergrande face the Tianjin Quanijian who are languishing in 16th place, which means they are bottom of the table.
Guangzhou are playing away from home, although their record away from home has been exceptional winning the last 5 away games which includes the 3-0 win away against Shanghai Shenhua last week. Guangzhou will look to leapfrog Beijing in this game and temporarily go top of the table, having played a game more than their top of the table rivals.
Tianjin Quanijian are going through a horror run having only collected 10 points in the last 15 games. A string of draws has meant that they are unbeaten in three however it must be said that they desperately need points from this game.
Here is a look at the game
Where will the match be played?
This match is to be played at the Tianjin Olympic Center Stadium.
Where to watch Guangzhou Evergrande vs Tianjin Quanijian live?
The clash will take place at July 5, 2019, 5:05 PM, IST and can be streamed live on D Sports.
Guangzhou Evergrande – W W W W W W
Tianjin Quanijian – W W L D D D
Last 6 matches
Guangzhou Evergrande – 3
Tianjin Quanijian -1,
Draws – 2
Guangzhou Evergrande
Tianjin Quanijian
Guangzhou Evergrande
Dianzuo (GK), Linpeng, Ji-Soo, Xiaoting, Xuepeng, Paulinho, Bowen, Xiuwei, Dinghao, Liyu, Shihao
Tianjin Quanijian:
Lu (GK), Haolun, Jie, Xiaobin, Cheng, Lisheng, Wei, Alan, Junsheng, Ke/Renatinho, Xu
Wei Shihao
The 24 year old Chinese striker has been at the forefront of everything that has been created by Guangzhou. Although they have been getting goals from everywhere, Shihao has been most instrumental in their success.
Goals : 6 Assists : 4
Paulinho
The foreign player has been a key influence in the success of the team and his form has been only going upwards. Having played at the top stage in club football as well as internationals, there is no doubt that he is enjoying his time in the Chinese Superleague
Goals : 5 Assists : 4
X factor – Yang Liu The youngster has been very good and provided 5 assists and also chipped in with 2 goals as well. His effectiveness has made him the ex factor
Alan
The 29 year old attacking midfielder has had to step up his game considering the injury to Yongpo. It is definitely likely that Guangzhou will score which Makes Alan’s role even more critical as the team will depend on him for goals and assists
Goals : 5 Assists : 1
Yang xu
The veteran marksman leads the line for the struggling team, besides scoring his job will also be to be a target man for the long balls, and will be responsible in holding off defenders and keeping possession, A goal will definitely come in handy.
Goals : 2 Assists : 1
X factor – Renato Ribeiro Calixto or Renatinho, He may not be used straight away in the starting 11 and may come off the Bench but his goal scoring form is good and he scored of the bench in the previous game as well. There is also a likelihood that he may start in the 11. He has 3 goals and 1 assist to his name
Should be an easy 2-0 win for Guangzhou .
The team is based on the aforementioned Fantasy Football Picks and X-Factor Star.
Team 1
Team 2