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On January 3, 2025, the 26th round of the 2024-2025 CBA League kicks off with a total of 5 matches. Here are the predictions for today's games!
- Beijing Beiqi Team vs Zhejiang Chouzhou Financial Leasing Team
Despite some ups and downs in recent performances, Beijing Beiqi Team actually has a high win rate, currently standing at 17 wins and 7 losses in 24 games.
In the last match, they showed strong fighting spirit and good form by defeating the reigning champions Liaoning Bensteel Team, both home and away.
Unfortunately, their main guard, Chen Yingjun, is expected to be out for about two weeks due to injury.
Zhejiang Chouzhou Financial Leasing Team, after a ten-game winning streak, had their run halted by Shenzhen Marco Polo Team due to an incomplete lineup.
Facing the formidable opponent Beijing Beiqi Team away from home, how will Zhejiang Chouzhou Financial Leasing Team cope without key players such as Yu Jiahao, Wu Qian, and Cheng Shaipeng?
Prediction: Beijing Beiqi Team wins at home.
- Sichuan Fenggu Liquor Team vs Xinjiang Yili Dairy Team
Sichuan Fenggu Liquor Team mainly relies on foreign players this season, achieving a record of 7 wins and 18 losses in 25 games. They face a tough challenge against the powerful Xinjiang Yili Dairy Team.
Xinjiang Yili Dairy Team has consistently ranked high in the league standings since the start of the season. In the last match, their home winning streak was stopped by Shandong High-Speed Team. It should also be noted that some of Xinjiang Yili Dairy Team's players are not in top form and need to adjust their mentality.
However, playing away against Sichuan Fenggu Liquor Team should not pose too much difficulty.
Prediction: Xinjiang Yili Dairy Team wins away.
- Guangzhou Longtai Haiben Team vs Jiangsu Kundingya Team
Guangzhou Longtai Haiben Team, on a 9-game losing streak, has a chance to stop the slide in this round.
Currently, with a record of 6 wins and 19 losses in 25 games, Guangzhou Longtai Haiben Team focuses on training young players. However, they must seize victory when the opportunity arises.
Jiangsu Kundingya Team has a record of 3 wins and 22 losses in 25 games, even gifting Fujian Jinjiang Culture and Tourism Team their second win of the season in the last match.
Prediction: Guangzhou Longtai Haiben Team wins at home.
- Qingdao Guoxin Pharmaceutical Team vs Shanxi Fenjiu Team
Qingdao Guoxin Pharmaceutical Team has been building a tactical system centered around Yang Hanshen for several seasons, which has basically taken shape judging from their overall performance this season.
With 16 wins and 9 losses in 25 games, they are in the middle of the pack. Foreign players led by Weserson and Mickey have provided significant assistance, while domestic players led by Yang Hanshen and Wang Ruize have also grown rapidly.
Shanxi Fenjiu Team is the biggest dark horse of the season, frequently adjusting their foreign player lineup since the start of the season. The current foreign players are mainly Goodwin, Diarra, Fay, and Lemon. Their domestic player lineup is also luxurious, led by Yuan Shuai, Zhang Ning, and Liu Chuanxing, with a balanced inside and outside game.
Prediction: Shanxi Fenjiu Team wins away.
- Fujian Jinjiang Culture and Tourism Team vs Shenzhen Marco Polo Team
Both teams have not performed well this season, but both won their last matches.
Fujian Jinjiang Culture and Tourism Team, due to poor results, saw their original head coach Zhu Shilong step down and brought in Caesar to coach. However, on the court, it ultimately comes down to strength. In the last match, Fujian Jinjiang Culture and Tourism Team defeated Jiangsu Kundingya Team at home, securing their second win of the season.
Shenzhen Marco Polo Team, although not performing well in terms of results, is not a weak team in terms of strength.
After upsetting Zhejiang Chouzhou Financial Leasing Team away in the last match, they once again demonstrated their capabilities. Facing the bottom team, Shenzhen Marco Polo Team is unlikely to show mercy.
Prediction: Shenzhen Marco Polo Team wins away.