Dalian and Shanghai have been two of the most dominant teams in Chinese football over the past few seasons, but their recent performances have seen them drop down the rankings. In this round of the China League S (CSL), both teams will be looking to bounce back from recent defeats and regain their position at the top.
The Dalian Yifang team has had a tough time recently, losing three games in a row. They were defeated by Beijing Guoan, Guangzhou Evergrande, and Jiangsu Suning respectively. The team's defense has been a major issue, with conceding four goals in each game. However, they still have the potential to turn things around if they can improve their defensive performance.
On the other hand, Shanghai Shenhua is also struggling, having lost their last two matches against Hebei China Fortune and Tianjin Teda. Their offense has also struggled, failing to score in either match. However, they do have some strong players who could help them turn things around.
Both teams will be hoping to bounce back from their recent losses and perform well in this round of the CSL. It will be interesting to see how they fare against each other and what strategies they use to overcome their opponents' strengths. With both teams having strong defenses and offensive capabilities, it should make for an exciting match.