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Yanbian Funde defender Cui Min competes for the ball against Shanghai Shenhua's Demba Ba during their 2016 CSL season opener

Chinese Super League 2016: Guangzhou R&F vs Yanbian Funde, Preview, Prediction & Predicted Lineup

Middling clubs Guangzhou R&F FC (1-2-0, 3 points) and Yanbian Funde FC (1-1-1, 4 points) are set to clash at the Yuexiushan Stadium in Guangdong on Friday, April 8th as the 2016 Chinese Super League season continues.

Shanghai SIPG striker Elkeson

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

Last season’s J1 League runners-up Gamba Osaka (0-1-2, 2 points) will be looking to earn their first win of the 2016 AFC Champions League group stage competitions as they host Chinese Super League counterparts Shanghai SIPG FC (2-1-0, 6 points) at the Suita City Football Stadium in Osaka on April 6th, Wednesday.

Jiangsu Suning midfielder Ramires

2016 AFC Champions League Group Stage: Jiangsu Suning vs FC Tokyo, Preview, Prediction & Predicted Lineup

Chinese Super League club Jiangsu Suning FC (1-0-2, 5 points) will try to hold firm of the second spot in Group E as it faces J. League Division 1 team FC Tokyo (1-1-1, 4 points) at the Nanjing Olympic Sports Centre in Nanjing, China on Wednesday, April 6th as the 2016 AFC Champions League group stage continues.

Guangzhou Evergrande midfielder Ricardo Goulart competes for the ball against Urawa Red Diamons' Abe Yuki during their recent AFC Champions League game

2016 AFC Champions League Group Stage: Urawa Red Diamonds vs Guangzhou Evergrande, Preview, Prediction & Predicted Lineup

Former AFC Champions League winners Urawa Red Diamonds (1-1-1, 4 points) takes on the tournament’s struggling defending champions, Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao FC (0-1-2, 2 points), on April 5th, Tuesday at the Saitama Stadium 2002 in Saitama, Japan as they try to advance in the round-of-16 stage.

FC Seoul midfielder Go Yo-han competes for the ball against Shandong Luneng's Diego Tardelli during their recent AFC Champions League match

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

Perennial K League Classic powerhouse FC Seoul (3-0-0, 9 points) will look to duplicate their performance in the last 2016 AFC Champions League group stage matchday against top Chinese Super League squad Shandong Luneng Taishan FC (2-1-0, 6 points) as they meet again this time at the Seoul World Cup Stadium on Tuesday, April 5.

Shanghai SIPG striker Asamoah Gyan

Football News & Rumors: Asamoah Gyan Gets Vindication after Football World Stars Influx in Chinese Super League

Current Shanghai SIPG striker Asamoah Gyan reportedly “feels vindicated” by his decision to move to the Chinese Super League last summer after the recent massive influx of world football stars to the Asian domestic top flight.

Shanghai Shenhua team captain Giovanni Moreno

Chinese Super League 2016: Shanghai Shenhua vs Shijiazhuang Ever Bright, Preview, Prediction & Predicted Lineup

Shanghai Greenland Shenhua FC (0-0-2, 2 points) will try to earn its first win of the new season as it takes on the challenge of contending team Shijiazhuang Ever Bright FC (1-1-0, 3 points) at their home field of Hongkou Football Stadium in Shanghai on April 3rd, Sunday as the 2016 Chinese Super League season continues to move forward.

Tianjin Teda forward Fredy Montero

Chinese Super League 2016: Changchun Yatai vs Tianjin Teda, Preview, Prediction & Predicted Lineup

Winless teams Changchun Yatai FC (0-2-0, 0 points) and Tianjin Teda FC (0-0-1, 1 point) are scheduled to clash in a 2016 Chinese Super League match at the Development Area Stadium in Changchun on Sunday, April 3rd to try and earn their first victory of the new season.

Alex Teixeira (C) with Jiangsu Suning teammates Ji Xiang (#24) and Wu Xi

Chinese Super League 2016: Hebei China Fortune vs Jiangsu Suning, Preview, Prediction & Predicted Lineup

A high-profile 2016 Chinese Super League season encounter between two star-studded and undefeated teams Hebei China Fortune FC (1-0-0, 3 points) and Jiangsu Suning FC (2-0-0, 6 points) is scheduled to take place at the Qinhuangdao Olympic Sports Center Stadium on April 2nd, Saturday.

Shanghai SIPG's Cai Huikang (L) competes for the ball against Shanghai Shenhua's Giovanni Moreno during the recent Shanghai derby in the CSL

Chinese Super League 2016: Chongqing Lifan vs Shanghai SIPG, Preview, Prediction & Predicted Lineup

Surprise team Chongqing Lifan FC (1-1-0, 3 points) is set to take on last season’s runner-up squad Shanghai SIPG FC (0-1-1, 1 point) at the Chongqing Olympic Sports Center on Saturday, April 2nd as the newly-opened 2016 Chinese Super League season moves forward.

Henan Jianye striker Osman Sow (L)

Chinese Super League 2016: Liaoning Whowin vs Henan Jianye, Preview, Prediction & Predicted Lineup

Last season’s 12th-placed squad Liaoning Whowin FC (1-1-0, 3 points) is set to take on the challenge of the so far unbeaten team of Henan Jianye FC (2-0-0, 6 points) at the Panjin Red Beach Sports Centre Jinxiu Stadium on April 2nd, Saturday as the 2016 Chinese Super League season moves forward.

Beijing Guoan midfielder Renato Augusto

Chinese Super League 2016: Yanbian Funde vs Beijing Guoan, Preview, Prediction & Predicted Lineup

Winless squads Yanbian Funde FC (0-1-1, 1 point) and Beijing Guoan FC (0-0-1, 1 point) will both try to gain their first victory of the new season as they meet at the Yanji Nationwide Fitness Centre Stadium in Yanji City on Saturday, April 2nd for a 2016 Chinese Super League matchup.

Brazilian forward Ronaldinho

China Football: Brazilian Legend Ronaldinho to Move to China or US for Final Career Stint

Brazilian football legend Ronaldo de Assis Moreira, more popularly known as Ronaldinho, is reportedly set to sign with a Chinese Super League club or a Major League Soccer squad for the final stint of his illustrious 18-year career, according to his brother and agent who talked to the media last Friday.

Guangzhou Evergrande striker Jackson Martinez

Chinese Super League 2016: Guangzhou Evergrande vs Guangzhou R&F, Preview, Prediction & Predicted Lineup

Five straight China top flight champions Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao FC (1-1-0, 3 points) will try to build their first winning run of the young season as they clash with neighborhood rivals Guangzhou R&F FC (1-1-0, 3 points) for a 2016 Chinese Super League derby at the Tianhe Stadium on April 1st, Friday.

Shandong Luneng striker Yang Xu

Chinese Super League 2016: Hangzhou Greentown vs Shandong Luneng, Preview, Prediction & Predicted Lineup

Last season’s 11th-placed team Hangzhou Greentown FC (1-1-0, 3 points) is set to meet last season’s second runners-up Shandong Luneng Taishan FC (1-1-0, 3 points) at the Yellow Dragon Sports Center in Hangzhou on Friday, April 1st as the 2016 Chinese Super League season continues.

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