National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Chongqing Dangdai Lifan or Wuhan Three Towns that keep their silverware dream alive.
This promises to be an entertaining game with lots of fun and bustle as both participants are well revitalized since they last played a game. Game on!
Chongqing Dangdai Lifan form and stats
Last season, Chongqing's FA Cup journey ended in the 1st round.3 victories, 1 draw and 3 defeats. That’s what Chongqing Dangdai Lifan have to build on here at Hengli Soccer Town #9 Soccerpitch in the Super League.
In their previous game, the manager W. Chang led his Chongqing to a defeat in the Super League match away at Shenzhen. The manager is hoping to put things right immediately here at Hengli Soccer Town #9 Soccerpitch. Chongqing Dangdai Lifan's goalkeeper Xiaofei Deng was extremely busy against Shenzhen, saving the team from a uglier defeat with a stunning six saves. The defeat against Shenzhen was especially painful as the deciding goal against was scored one minutes into stoppage time (by Wang Yongpo). Midfield player Xiyang Huang got a match rating of 8.01 in that game, the max score being 10. Huang hit four key passes and dribled past the opponent 1 of 1 times.
Ahead of that match, Chongqing Dangdai Lifan lost 1-5 at home to Guangzhou Evergrande.The Chongqing fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 11 goals in 7 league matches. Chongqing Dangdai Lifan are struggling defensively, conceding on average more than two goals per home game (14 from 7 played).
Wuhan Three Towns form and stats
Wuhan's mission in FA Cup last season failed in the 1st round.In general it has been a productive period now for Wuhan as they haven't lost any of their last 14 games.
Wuhan play their second away game in a row, but can be confident going into this one after the 3-0 victory visiting Zibo Sunday.
A home win before that, celebrating 2-0 vs Nantong Zhiyun.Head 2 Head
Chongqing Dangdai Lifan missing players
Wuhan Three Towns missing players
| Chongqing Dangdai Lifan | Wuhan Three Towns | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 12 | Played | P | 13 | 25 | ||
| 9 | 7 | Won | W | 10 | 18 | ||
| 3 | 2 | Drew | D | 2 | 4 | ||
| 13 | 3 | Lost | L | 1 | 3 | ||
| 36 | 20 | Scored | S | 27 | 56 | ||
| 42 | 18 | Conceded | C | 7 | 18 | ||
| 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | ||
| 76% | 75% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 77% | 80% | ||
| 60% | 50% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 54% | 60% | ||
| 44% | 42% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 31% | 44% | ||
| 20% | 25% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 8% | ||
| 56% | 42% | BTTS | BTTS | 46% | 52% | ||
| 24% | 42% | Clean Sheets | C S | 54% | 44% | ||
| 20% | 17% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 4% | ||
| 4 | 3.7 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 5.8 | 5.9 | ||
| 4.9 | 4.5 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 2 | 1.9 | ||
| 1.9 | 2 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2 | 1.7 | ||
| 3 | 1 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | ||
| 10.2 | 9.9 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 11.6 | 11.5 | ||
| 4.1 | 3.9 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 4.4 | 4.6 | ||
| 35% | 43% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 47% | 49% | ||
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Shandong Luneng | 14 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 30 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 16 | 6 | 20 | 33 |
| 2 | Guangzhou Evergrande | 14 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 39 | 14 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 21 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 18 | 8 | 25 | 30 |
| 3 | Shenzhen | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 24 | 18 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 12 | 6 | 24 |
| 4 | Guangzhou R&F | 14 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 21 | 21 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
| 5 | Henan Jianye | 14 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 13 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 8 | -1 | 18 |
| 6 | Chongqing Dangdai Lifan | 14 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 16 | 28 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 14 | -12 | 11 |
| 7 | Shijiazhuang Ever Bright | 14 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 13 | 23 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 15 | -10 | 10 |
| 8 | Qingdao Hainiu | 14 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 6 | 34 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 18 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 16 | -28 | 7 |