Guangzhou Evergrande take on the visitors Shandong Luneng at “Tianhe Stadium” in the matchday 17 of the Chinese Super League. The game will be played in Guangzhou on Saturday, July 15th.
Guangzhou Evergrande were beaten in last two clashes in the elite division by: Tianjin Quanjian 3:4 and Beijing Guoan 0:2. It should be noted that “Southern China Tigers” were broken in two encounters in a row for the first time during a year. Till that series the side lost five times in general and all of a sudden it was defeated in two consecutive matches. That unsuccessful streak had no influence on Guangzhou Evergrande’s leading position in the Chinese Super League. Luiz Felipe Scolari’s team settles on the first place in the elite division’s table with 37 points earned and 35-20 goal difference. “Southern China Tigers” picked up 22 points with 18 goals for and nine goals against in eight clashes at their own turf. Guangzhou Evergrande have not been beaten in front of their supporters for more than a year.
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Under the rule of Felix Magath, Shandong Luneng have not been broken across five consecutive games resulting in three triumphs and two draws. “Taishan Dui” occupies the fifth position in the standings of the Chinese Super League with 28 points taken and 25-13 goal difference after 15 rounds. Felix Magath’s side participated in seven encounters at away grounds recording 11 points gained, 10 goals for and five goals against in them. The team has not been defeated since the 20th of May getting eight points in four clashes.
Shandong Luneng won their last head-to-head against Guangzhou Evergrande with 2:1 scoreline. It has been the first Shandong Luneng’s triumph over “Southern China Tigers” ever which broke 17-game no-win streak against the formidable rival. Guangzhou Evergrande were defeated in their two recent encounters, thus, they have to pick up three points as it is hard to believe that the reigning champion will lose points in three fights in a row.
Prediction for the match: Guangzhou Evergrande to win.
