Ningbo Professional host Nanjing City on Sunday, Oct 11 at 1:00 PM in a top-four clash that could have significant title implications. Both sides are separated by just 1 point in the League One, making this one of the more consequential fixtures of the season.

Ningbo Professional come into this fixture in good form (3W 2D 0L recently). Nanjing City travel in good form (3W 1D 1L recently), which may hand the initiative to the hosts. Ningbo Professional won their last outing, while Nanjing City suffered defeat — home advantage backed by momentum.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Ningbo Professional and Nanjing City have split their 9 meetings almost evenly (2W–5D–2W). Their last encounter ended in Nanjing City won 1–2.

Verdict: Little separates these two on form or history. Home advantage could be the deciding factor — a narrow Ningbo Professional win or a draw looks most likely.