Chinese Super League Preview: Winless in 6 vs Winless in 9 as Nantong Zhiyun and Shenzhen Nanshan Battle for Relegation Survival in Top Flight Debut Showdown

On June 14th, in Round 15 of the Chinese Super League, Nantong Zhiyun host Shenzhen Nanshan in a crucial relegation battle. Both teams are on losing streaks, with Nantong winless in six and Shenzhen in nine, and this is their first top-flight encounter.

In the first 14 rounds, both Nantong Zhiyun and Shenzhen Nanshan have managed just two wins, four draws, and eight losses. Nantong, due to goal difference, sit second from bottom, while Shenzhen occupy the last spot. Nantong have conceded 30 goals, the second-worst defensive record, and Shenzhen have scored only 13 goals, ranking third from the bottom in attacking prowess.

Nantong Zhiyun, in their first 14 matches, had only six home games, securing one victory and one draw alongside four defeats, ranking second from the bottom in home form. Shenzhen Nanshan, on the other hand, have played seven away fixtures, achieving a record of two wins, two draws, and three losses, placing them eighth in away standings.

Nantong Zhiyun’s last 10 goals have been scored by 10 different players, showcasing a diverse attacking front. Meanwhile, Shenzhen Nanshan’s captain, Zhu Baojie, has expressed that the team used the break to prepare intensively, focusing on improving the chemistry with foreign players, aiming to secure points in the upcoming fixtures.

Nantong Zhiyun have gone unbeaten in their last six matches, registering two draws and four losses, including a four-game winless streak at home. Their last home match, a 1-1 draw against Cangzhou Mighty Lions, snapped a three-match losing skid. Shenzhen Nanshan, however, are winless in nine straight, with three draws and six losses, failing to win their last four away games.

In previous encounters in China League Two, the Chinese FA Cup, and China League One, Nantong Zhiyun have won six and drawn three against Shenzhen Nanshan, holding an undefeated record and a psychological edge. Nevertheless, their first-ever clash in the Chinese Super League is a must-win survival battle, with Nantong Zhiyun looking to escape the relegation zone at home.

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