Match Report
The table read 13th (Tianjin Jinmen Tiger, 25 pts) against 5th (Qingdao West Coast, 38 pts), 13 points apart. Tianjin Jinmen Tiger had been over-performing their table position on recent form: 6th in the league over the last five rounds against 13th overall. In league terms the two rates read 1.38/1.23 for Tianjin Jinmen Tiger and 1.19/1.23 for Qingdao West Coast (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.54.
5 matches unbeaten backed Qingdao West Coast's arrival.
The head-to-head ledger counts 6 games: 3 Tianjin Jinmen Tiger wins, 0 for Qingdao West Coast, 3 draws, at 2.67 goals per meeting. History gives the home side just 33% of the wins in this matchup. Expect goals on precedent — three or more in 67% of the meetings, and both sides scored in 67%.
The match was played at TEDA Football Stadium (capacity 22,320). Half-time and full-time told different stories: Qingdao West Coast led 1-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 1-1.
Goal scorers
Tianjin Jinmen Tiger: Xinghan Wu (81') · Qingdao West Coast: Davidson (34')
Key stats
Possession: Tianjin Jinmen Tiger 56% · Qingdao West Coast 44% · Total shots: 15-14 · On target: 4-4 · Corners: 5-6