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Jiangsu Suning striker Jo

Chinese Super League 2016: Jiangsu Suning vs Changchun Yatai, Preview, Prediction & Predicted Lineup

Erstwhile league leaders Jiangsu Suning FC (4-0-2, 14 points) will look to remain as the only undefeated squad in the 2016 Chinese Super League season as the team faces bottom-dwelling club Changchun Yatai FC (0-4-2, 2 points) at the Nanjing Olympic Sports Center in Jiangsu on Friday, April 29th.

Guangzhou Evergrande striker Gao Lin

Chinese Super League 2016: Guangzhou Evergrande Clobbers Tianjin Teda, 4-0, to Gain League Leadership

Five straight champions Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao FC clobbered last season’s 13th-placed squad Tianjin Teda FC, 4-0, at the Tianjin Olympic Center Stadium in Tianjin on Sunday to emerge as the new league leaders of the 2016 Chinese Super League season.

Shanghai SIPG striker Asamoah Gyan

Chinese Super League 2016: Shanghai SIPG Beats Changchun Yatai, 3-1, Registers 3rd Straight Win

Last season’s runner-up team Shanghai SIPG FC defeated current cellar-dwellers Changchun Yatai FC, 3-1, in a 2016 Chinese Super League match held at the Development Area Stadium in Changchun on Sunday to register their third straight win in the China top flight.

Guangzhou Evergrande striker Gao Lin (R) with teammate Huang Bowen

Chinese Super League 2016: Tianjin Teda vs Guangzhou Evergrande, Preview, Prediction & Predicted Lineup

Streaking teams Tianjin Teda FC (1-1-3, 6 points) and Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao FC (4-1-0, 12 points) are scheduled to meet in a 2016 Chinese Super League game this Sunday, April 24th at the Tianjin Olympic Center Stadium.

Shanghai Shenhua imports Giovanni Moreno and Fredy Guarin

Chinese Super League 2016: Shanghai Shenhua vs Hebei CFFC, Preview, Prediction & Predicted Lineup

Middling team Shanghai Greenland Shenhua FC (1-1-3, 6 points) is set to host last season’s China League One runners-up Hebei China Fortune FC (2-0-2, 8 points) at the Hongkou Stadium on April 24th, Sunday in a 2016 Chinese Super League season match.

Shandong Luneng striker Diego Tardelli

Chinese Super League 2016: Shijiazhuang Ever Bright vs Shandong Luneng, Preview, Prediction & Predicted Lineup

Last season’s seventh-placed team Shijiazhuang Ever Bright FC (1-2-2, 5 points) will try to halt a three-game winless spell when they play against perennial contenders Shandong Luneng Taishan FC (2-2-1, 7 points) at the Yutong International Sports Center on Sunday, April 24th as the 2016 Chinese Super League continues.

Shanghai SIPG striker Elkeson

Chinese Super League 2016: Changchun Yatai vs Shanghai SIPG, Preview, Prediction & Predicted Lineup

Cellar-dwelling team Changchun Yatai FC (0-3-2, 2 points) is scheduled to host perennial powerhouse squad Shanghai SIPG FC (2-1-2, 8 points) in a 2016 Chinese Super League season match at the Development Area Stadium in Changchun this Sunday, April 24th.

Beijing Guoan midfielder Renato Augusto

Chinese Super League 2016: Beijing Guoan vs Liaoning Whowin, Preview, Prediction & Predicted Lineup

Capital city squad Beijing Guoan FC (1-2-1, 4 points) will look to build momentum from their first victory of the 2016 Chinese Super League season during the previous matchday as they square off with lowly club Liaoning Whowin FC (1-2-2, 5 points) on April 23rd, Saturday at their home field of Worker’s Stadium.

Henan Jianye defender Ryan McGowan (L) competes for the ball against Jiangsu Suning's Jô

Chinese Super League 2016: Yanbian Funde vs Henan Jianye, Preview, Prediction & Predicted Lineup

Reeling clubs Yanbian Funde FC (1-2-2, 5 points) and Henan Jianye FC (2-2-1, 7 points) face each other at the Yanji Nationwide Fitness Centre Stadium on April 23rd, Saturday for a 2016 Chinese Super League season matchday 6 contest.

Chongqing Lifan striker Emanuel Gigliotti

Chinese Super League 2016: Hangzhou Greentown vs Chongqing Lifan, Preview, Prediction & Predicted Lineup

Middling teams Hangzhou Greentown FC (2-3-0, 6 points) and Chongqing Lifan FC (1-1-3, 6 points) will battle it out in a 2016 Chinese Super League match scheduled at the Yellow Dragon Sports Center on Friday, April 22nd as the new season continues.

Shandong Luneng striker Diego Tardelli

2016 AFC Champions League Group Stage: Shandong Luneng vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima, Preview, Prediction & Predicted Lineup

Chinese Super League powerhouse Shandong Luneng FC (2-1-1, 7 points) will look to advance in the knockout stage of the 2016 AFC Champions League as it takes on last season’s J1 League champions Sanfrecce Hiroshima (2-2-0, 6 points) on April 20th, Wednesday at the Jinan Olympic Sports Center Stadium in China for a group stage match in the said tournament.

Jiangsu Suning striker Jô

2016 AFC Champions League Group Stage: Jiangsu Suning vs Becamex Bình Dương, Preview, Prediction & Predicted Lineup

Group E’s bottom two squads Jiangsu Suning FC (1-1-2, 5 points) and Becamex Bình Dương FC (1-2-1, 4 points) face each other for the second time in the 2016 AFC Champions League group stage competitions in a scheduled match to be held at the Nanjing Olympic Sports Centre in China on Wednesday, April 20.

Guangzhou Evergrande midfielder Paulinho (middle) competes for the ball against three Urawa Red Diamonds players

2016 AFC Champions League Group Stage: Pohang Steelers vs Guangzhou Evergrande, Preview, Prediction & Predicted Lineup

Struggling K League Classic squad Pohang Steelers (1-2-1, 4 points) and reeling AFC Champions League winners Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao FC (0-2-2, 2 points) meet each other in a battle of Group H’s bottom dwellers at the Pohang Steel Yard in South Korea on April 19th, Tuesday.

Shanghai SIPG striker Asamoah Gyan (R) competes for the ball against Gamba Osaka's Yasuyuki Konno

2016 AFC Champions League Group Stage: Shanghai SIPG vs Melbourne Victory, Preview, Prediction & Predicted Lineup

Group G leaders Shanghai SIPG FC (3-1-0, 9 points) will look to remain in the top spot of their bracket as the team faces A-League powerhouse team Melbourne Victory (1-0-3, 6 points) at the Shanghai Stadium on Tuesday, April 19th for a matchday 5 game in the 2016 AFC Champions League tournament.

Guangzhou Evergrande winger Ricardo Goulart

Chinese Super League 2016: High-Profile Clubs Pull Off Convincing Wins in Matchday 5 Competitions

Last season’s top three clubs Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao FC, Shanghai SIPG FC, and Shandong Luneng Taishan FC all won their respective 2016 Chinese Super League matchday 5 encounters scheduled on Friday, April 15th.

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