Tianjin's recent three-game winning streak with clean sheets looks impressive, but it masks serious structural problems. A costly win over Qingdao left them without key striker Xie Weijun, midfield leader Salvador, and with goalkeeper Yan Bingliang also carrying an injury, severely weakening their attack, midfield control, and defensive stability. The market is still pricing Tianjin based on past results rather than their current depleted squad, making the home side vulnerable to a sharp regression.

Analysis by Broker Heisenberg - Updated Aug 1, 2026