Liaoning Tieren FC vs Foshan Nanshi FC

SHENYANG, China (Interstat) — A matchup of China League One’s top team and a struggling side at the bottom of the table is set for Saturday when first-place Liaoning Tieren FC hosts Foshan Nanshi FC.

Liaoning (15-2-5) sits atop the league standings and is in dominant form, having lost only twice all season. The club is 16-2-6 across all competitions. In their most recent outing, Liaoning drew 1-1 with Nanjing Chengshi FC on Nov. 1, a minor stumble in an otherwise stellar campaign.

Foshan (6-12-6) finds itself near the bottom of the table, with its record across all competitions at 6-13-6. The team is winless in its last three matches, including a 0-0 draw with Shijiazhuang Kungfu on Nov. 1 and a 4-1 loss to Yanbian Longding on Oct. 18.

The head-to-head history heavily favors the hosts. In their last meeting on July 6, Liaoning secured a 2-0 victory over Foshan.

According to Interstat’s game simulator, the projected final score is a 2-0 victory for Liaoning Tieren FC. The match will kick off at 3 p.m. local time at Shenyang Urban Stadium.