[(Chengdu Rongcheng FC) Strength]:
1. Chengdu Rongcheng FC drew 0-0 with Qingdao Hainiu F.C. in the last Chinese Super League, ending their winning streak. However, the team were unbeaten with 5 wins and 1 draw in the last 6 games, showing commendable performances.
2. Chengdu Rongcheng FC scored 12 goals in the last 5 home games, revealing outstanding attack at home.
3. Chengdu Rongcheng FC are now the best defensive team in the Chinese Super League, boasting overwhelming defense.
4. Chengdu Rongcheng FC remained unbeaten with 7 wins and 3 draws in the last 10 home games, with a high win rate of 70%.
[(Chengdu Rongcheng FC) Neutral]:
1. Chengdu Rongcheng FC ended only one of the last 10 home games with OVERs in O/U, demonstrating conservative overall play.
[(Chengdu Rongcheng FC) Weakness]:
1. This will be the 3rd game of Chengdu Rongcheng FC in 8 days, so the players' fitness is at risk.
[(Henan FC) Strength]:
1. In the last Cup match, Henan FC battled fiercely with Shanghai Shenhua, with the match going all the way to a penalty shootout before being decided. The team occasionally deliver surprisingly impressive performances when facing stronger opponents.
2. Henan FC scored 10 goals in the last 5 games, showing excellent offense.
[(Henan FC) Weakness]:
1. Henan FC have a serious situation of avoiding relegation in the Chinese Super League. They may find it hard to distract in the Cup, indicating doubtful motivation in this match.
2. Henan FC suffered a crushing 4-1 defeat to Shanghai Port F.C. in the last game. They lost 3 of the last 4 games, showing that they are not eager to win.
3. Henan FC conceded 12 goals in the last 5 games, boasting poor defense.
4. Henan FC were winless with 1 draw and 4 losses in the last 5 away matches, being feeble on the road.
5. Henan FC received 2 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses in 7 encounters between both sides, with an inferior mentality.
6. Henan FC won only one of the last 5 away matches in AH, showcasing poor away performances and an underwhelming trend.
[Tips]:
Chengdu Rongcheng FC drew 0-0 with Qingdao Hainiu F.C. in the last Chinese Super League, ending their winning streak.
However, the team were unbeaten with 5 wins and 1 draw in the last 6 games, showing commendable performances.
Henan FC suffered a crushing 4-1 defeat to Shanghai Port F.C. in the last game.
They also lost 3 of the last 4 games, showing that they are not eager to win.
Although they beat strong Shanghai Shenhua in the last Cup match, the team need to avoid relegation in the league, indicating doubtful motivation in this Cup game.
Besides, they were winless with 1 draw and 4 losses in the recent away matches, so they will find it hard to beat the strong home team, Chengdu Rongcheng FC.
Thus, Chengdu Rongcheng FC are expected to win this game and advance.
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