Dalian Zhixing vs Shanghai Shenhua Prediction 1 September 2026
🔊 Dalian Yingbo come into this match with a noticeable problem in attack: they have failed to score more than one goal in each of their last six games. Shanghai Shenhua look considerably more productive by comparison - the visitors have shown a high scoring rate over a longer stretch. The last ten matches highlight the difference: the hosts' average goals per game is almost half that of the visitors. This creates a clear contrast between the two attacks and could directly influence how the match plays out.
Head-to-Head
📊 Statistical preview based on official meetings between Dalian Yingbo and Shanghai Shenhua:
- 4 matches played;
- home wins: 0, away wins: 3, draws: 1;
- goals: 6 vs 14;
- average first-half total: 3, second-half total: 2;
- average total goals per match: 5.
Head-to-head statistics Dalian Zhixing - Shanghai Shenhua

Dalian Yingbo FC Team Overview
Dalian Yingbo have been struggling in attack for a prolonged spell. Six consecutive matches without exceeding 1.5 goals scored is backed up by the broader trend across their last ten games, where their average stands at just 1.5 goals - noticeably below their opponents' level. Over their last five matches they have won twice, but the quality of their finishing gives little reason to expect a sudden upturn in scoring. Even at home, they rarely convert more than one chance per game - the season's statistics show that their attacking efficiency problems persist regardless of the match situation or the strength of the opposition.
Match Results: Dalian Yingbo FC

Shanghai Shenhua Team Overview
Shanghai Shenhua stand out from their opponents with a consistent attacking line and the ability to convert their chances effectively. Over their last ten matches, the visitors have averaged 2 goals per game, which is more than one and a half times the figure recorded by Dalian Yingbo. The team also rarely draw - there was not a single draw in their last ten matches, which points to a direct style focused on winning. Defensively they have been inconsistent, conceding an average of 2.1 goals per game, though their most recent five-match run includes three wins and two defeats. Over the course of the season the team also look bright in attack, averaging up to 3 goals per game, while their defensive solidity has been particularly evident in recent results, with just 0.5 goals conceded per match.
Match Results: Shanghai Shenhua
Reliable Bet
Total Goals - Under 4.5 has landed in six consecutive matches for Dalian Yingbo. Given the average scoring rate of both sides, the likelihood of five or more goals in this match is low. Total Goals - Under 4.5 at odds of 1.21*.
Correct Score Prediction
According to the algorithm's calculations, the most likely scorelines are: 1-1 (10.81%), 0-1 (10.72%) and 1-2 (8.85%). The most probable outcome is a 1-1 draw, though the difference between the options is minimal, and both scenarios involving a narrow win for either side also look plausible.
*Odds are indicative and may vary across different bookmakers.