A lot of action is expected when Shaanxi Chang'an challenge Nantong Zhiyun in what looks to be a magnificent match. Read the preview!
- Shaanxi Chang'an is in the best form (5-1-0) in League One
- Nantong Zhiyun have the fewest dropped points from leading position (3) in League One
It's time to recharge all electronic entertainment devices for Nantong Zhiyun, who are travelling more than 1100 kilometers to play this game.
It's no vacation for neither Shaanxi Chang'an nor Nantong Zhiyun as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups.
Shaanxi Chang'an form and stats
Shaanxi Chang'an have performed here this season with 7 wins from 11 League One matches. Some points have been lost, as they have drawn 3 games and lost 1. Chang'an haven’t lost a league-game in ten attempts regardless of arena, a great achievement. Their last loss was the fixture versus Zhenjiang Huasa, 90 days ago.
A strong away win for Shaanxi Chang'an against Shenyang Urban the last match.
Before that game, the 2-0 home victory against Beijing BG.The Chang'an fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 18 goals in 11 league matches. Chang'an have only conceded 6 from their league home games. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above. There's been improvement defensively lately, as only 0 of these goals has been conceded in their last 3 home matches.
Nantong Zhiyun form and stats
Nantong Zhiyun's travelling support has been rewarded for their time and money so far this season, having witnessed Nantong Zhiyun collect 22 points from their 11 away matches in the League One. 7 victories and 1 draw have created these points (and only 3 defeats). Having won their last three away games Nantong has no reason to fear anyone.
Nantong are travelling after their nice 2-0 home win in the League One against Sichuan (placed 9th).
That result followed a home victory 3-1 versus Suzhou Dongwu.Nantong has displayed an ability to score goals in away matches in the league this season, 18 goals from 11 games. The Nantong defense is a tough nut to crack, having conceded less than half a goal per away game on average (5 goals in 11 games). There's been improvement defensively lately, as only 0 of these goals has been conceded in their last 3 away matches.
Head 2 Head
The previous head-to-head meeting ended Nantong Zhiyun - Chang'an 1-2, earlier this season. Shaanxi Chang'an-Nantong Zhiyun H2H statistics last six meetings regardless of arena: Shaanxi Chang'an three wins, Nantong Zhiyun three wins, zero draws. three of these six matches had three or more goals (over 2,5).Top Goalscorers
  K. Onuegbu 18 goals |  R. Ndip Tambe 14 goals |   M. Ruan da Silva Chagas 13 goals |
Shaanxi Chang'an missing players
Nantong Zhiyun missing players
| Shaanxi Chang'an | Nantong Zhiyun | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 33 | 16 | 4 | Played | P | 4 | 16 | 33 |
| 17 | 10 | 0 | Won | W | 0 | 9 | 20 |
| 10 | 4 | 3 | Drew | D | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| 6 | 2 | 1 | Lost | L | 4 | 4 | 9 |
| 54 | 27 | 3 | Scored | S | 1 | 25 | 61 |
| 29 | 10 | 4 | Conceded | C | 6 | 10 | 29 |
| 91% | 88% | 75% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 94% | 97% |
| 76% | 69% | 50% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 50% | 69% | 76% |
| 36% | 31% | 25% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 25% | 38% | 55% |
| 30% | 25% | 25% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 12% | 24% |
| 18% | 19% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 6% | 12% |
| 48% | 31% | 50% | BTTS | BTTS | 25% | 31% | 45% |
| 45% | 56% | 25% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 50% | 39% |
| 15% | 25% | 50% | Failed to Score | F T | 75% | 25% | 18% |
| 5 | 5.2 | 4.2 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 2.8 | 4.9 | 5.2 |
| 3.4 | 3.9 | 6.2 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 3 | 2.5 | 2.8 |
| 1.3 | 1.1 | 1.8 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.5 | 2.3 | 1.9 |
| 3 | 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 6.7 | 6.9 | 3.2 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 6.8 | 8.1 | 8 |
| 2.8 | 2.9 | 1.8 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 2.5 | 3.1 | 3.3 |
| 57% | 57% | 43% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 10% | 43% | 53% |
| 4.7 | 4.4 | 6.2 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 6.2 | 3.6 | 4 |
| 2 | 2.1 | 3 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 2.8 | 1.3 | 1.6 |
- Nantong Zhiyun have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded.
- Nantong Zhiyun have the fewest conceded goals (5) away in League One
- Nantong Zhiyun have the fewest dropped points from leading position (3) in League One
- Shaanxi Chang'an have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded at home.
- Shaanxi Chang'an is in the best form (5-1-0) in League One
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Wuhan Three Towns | 23 | 19 | 2 | 2 | 48 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 30 | 7 | 11 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 6 | 35 | 79 |
| 2 | Meizhou Hakka | 23 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 60 | 25 | 11 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 29 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 31 | 10 | 35 | 74 |
| 3 | Hangzhou | 23 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 46 | 17 | 11 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 26 | 6 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 20 | 11 | 29 | 71 |
| 4 | Chengdu Qianbao | 23 | 14 | 5 | 4 | 53 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 28 | 8 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 25 | 8 | 37 | 68 |
| 5 | Nantong Zhiyun | 23 | 14 | 2 | 7 | 44 | 18 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 26 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 18 | 5 | 26 | 64 |
| 6 | Shaanxi Chang'an | 23 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 39 | 20 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 21 | 14 | 19 | 61 |
| 7 | Heilongjiang Lava Spring | 23 | 8 | 10 | 5 | 35 | 29 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 18 | 15 | 6 | 53 |
| 8 | Zhenjiang Huasa | 23 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 36 | 22 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 15 | 10 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 21 | 12 | 14 | 50 |
| 9 | Sichuan | 23 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 24 | 22 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 12 | 16 | 2 | 49 |
| 10 | Nanjing City | 23 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 33 | 31 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 14 | 16 | 2 | 45 |
| 11 | Guizhou Zhicheng | 23 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 16 | 39 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 16 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 23 | -23 | 39 |
| 12 | Zibo Sunday | 23 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 25 | 33 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 17 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 17 | 16 | -8 | 36 |
| 13 | Suzhou Dongwu | 23 | 4 | 7 | 12 | 24 | 38 | 11 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 16 | 24 | -14 | 32 |
| 14 | Jiangxi Liansheng | 23 | 4 | 6 | 13 | 17 | 47 | 12 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 29 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 18 | -30 | 26 |
| 15 | Beijing BG | 23 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 28 | 35 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 16 | 19 | -7 | 25 |
| 16 | Shenyang Urban | 23 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 16 | 46 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 29 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 17 | -30 | 25 |
| 17 | BIT | 23 | 2 | 4 | 17 | 12 | 55 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 26 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 29 | -43 | 14 |
| 18 | Xinjiang Tianshan | 23 | 0 | 5 | 18 | 8 | 58 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 3 | 32 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 26 | -50 | 9 |
- South China Morning Post - News (in English)