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Beijing Guoan Chases Goals Against Tianjin After Scoreless Draw
The side travels to Meixian Tsang Hin-chi Stadium on Sunday after a goalless draw that ended its scoring run this season.
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Beijing Guoan heads into Sunday's fixture against Tianjin Jinmen Tiger on the back of a 0-0 draw with Chengdu Rongcheng that left the side without a goal for the first time this season. The result extended a run of three draws in four matches for the visitors, who sit fifth in the standings one point clear of their weekend opponents.
Recent Form and Standing
The draw came after Beijing Guoan had collected wins in three of its previous five outings. Tianjin Jinmen Tiger, meanwhile, collected 10 points from its last 12 available after a 3-2 victory over Shenzhen FC that featured second-half goals from Dun Ba and Robert Beric. That result lifted the home side to sixth place and within four points of continental qualification spots. Beijing Guoan has lost only one of the last 11 meetings between the clubs since 2018 and remains unbeaten on the road this season.
Local supporters in Beijing have followed a campaign in which the team has shown consistency away from home while searching for more attacking fluency after the latest blank. The match at Meixian Tsang Hin-chi Stadium offers an immediate chance to regain momentum before the next round of fixtures.
Team News and Lineup Outlook
Marko Dabro, who scored the winner in the reverse fixture last season, is expected to feature again. Yuning Zhang remains the side's leading scorer with six goals. Tianjin Jinmen Tiger could hand Robert Beric a start after his late winner against Shenzhen, while Dun Ba is set to continue in midfield following three goals in his last three appearances. Possible lineups list Beijing Guoan with Hou Sen in goal, a back line including Yu Dabao and Samir Memisevic, and an attacking group featuring Zhang Yuning and Dabro.
The source material for these details comes from the preview published on Sports Mole on 1 July 2022. Analysts note that Tianjin has recorded back-to-back home wins for the first time since the start of the year, adding pressure on the visitors to secure at least a point on Sunday.
Beijing Guoan will aim to collect a positive result on the road once more when the teams meet at Meixian Tsang Hin-chi Stadium. Fans can follow updates through official club channels ahead of kick-off.