Suzhou Dongwu welcome Shijiazhuang Gongfu on Saturday, Oct 10 at 1:00 PM in a League One fixture that's tighter on paper than the positions suggest — just 2 points split them in the table.

Suzhou Dongwu come into this fixture in mixed form (2W 0D 3L). Shijiazhuang Gongfu travel struggling badly (1W 3L in last 5), which may hand the initiative to the hosts.

Despite playing at home, Suzhou Dongwu face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Shijiazhuang Gongfu have won 5 of 8 encounters, with 2 draws. Their last encounter ended in a 1–1 draw.

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