Ningbo Professional welcome Shijiazhuang Gongfu on Saturday, Jul 4 at 1:00 PM in a League One fixture that's tighter on paper than the positions suggest — just 0 points split them in the table.

Ningbo Professional come into this fixture struggling badly (1W 3L in last 5). Shijiazhuang Gongfu are struggling badly (1W 3L in last 5), making this a relatively even contest on current form. Ningbo Professional head into this on the back of a defeat, while Shijiazhuang Gongfu arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Despite playing at home, Ningbo Professional face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Shijiazhuang Gongfu have won 4 of 8 encounters, with 3 draws. Their last encounter ended in a 0–0 draw.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Ningbo Professional a slight edge, but Shijiazhuang Gongfu are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.