Suzhou Dongwu and Shijiazhuang Gongfu meet on Saturday, Oct 10 at 1:00 PM with both clubs firmly in the mix for the European places in the League One. Just 2 points separate them in the standings.

Suzhou Dongwu come into this fixture in good form (3W 2D 0L recently). Shijiazhuang Gongfu, meanwhile, arrive in red-hot form (4W from last 5) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks.

Despite playing at home, Suzhou Dongwu face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Shijiazhuang Gongfu have won 5 of 9 encounters, with 3 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.