Juri vs Zangief

Use SaihashoSaihasho (Juri) Special move. A roundhouse kick that fires a low projectile. Juri moves to control the ground space and force Zangief to jump, setting him up for a Tenshenrin anti-airAnti-air Hitting a jumping opponent before they land. Anti-air.

Maintain a distance where your standing Medium Kick can poke Zangief's legs while staying just outside his light SPD range.

Be extremely careful with Shiku-senShiku-sen (Juri) Special move. Input 214K (air) (qcb+K (air)). A surprise airborne kick, useful for attacks or approaching. Juri moves divekicks, as Zangief can easily punish them with a Double LariatDouble Lariat (Zangief) Special move. Input PP. A lariat performed by extending both arms and spinning, invulnerable to projectiles. Zangief moves on reaction.

Prioritize building Fuha stocks when Zangief is at a distance, as enhanced specials are necessary to break through his high health and armor.

Use your fast walk speed to bait out Zangief's standing Heavy Punch and punish the long recovery with a heavy button or Drive RushDrive Rush A fast forward dash from Drive Parry (1 bar) or a cancelled normal (3 bars); +4 on the next normal. Drive Rush.

Tenshenrin is your most reliable defense against Zangief's jumping Body Press, which he often uses to initiate his grab game.

Utilize Drive RushDrive Rush A fast forward dash from Drive Parry (1 bar) or a cancelled normal (3 bars); +4 on the next normal. Drive Rush into crouching Medium Kick to catch Zangief if he tries to walk forward or use his standing Heavy Punch armor.

Avoid getting cornered at all costs, as Juri's defensive options are limited against Zangief's high-damage command grab mixups.