Chengdu Rongcheng enters this match with a strong home advantage, reflected in the odds favoring them at 1.28. Their possession stats of 54.33% and a high number of shots on target (7.33) suggest a dominant offensive approach. However, their defense will need to be vigilant against Dalian Young Boy's counter-attacks, as the visitors have shown resilience with a 66.67% Both Teams To Score rate.
Dalian Young Boy, despite being the underdogs with odds of 9.11, have the potential to surprise. Their ability to intercept (43.67) and clearances (7) indicate a robust defensive setup. The key for Dalian will be to capitalize on Chengdu's occasional defensive lapses, as indicated by their Expected Goals Against of 1.11.
Head-to-head statistics favor Chengdu, but Dalian's recent form shows they can compete, especially if they leverage their higher duels success rate (115.33). Tactically, Chengdu is likely to focus on maintaining possession and creating chances through their successful dribbles (20.33), while Dalian might opt for a more direct approach, utilizing their long passes (54) and crosses (18.67).