Shanghai Port vs Dalian Zhixing Prediction 26 June 2025
The clash between Shanghai Port and Dalian Pro promises to be thrilling, given both teams' current form. Shanghai Port, sitting in 4th place, have been prolific in front of goal, averaging 2.4 goals per match. However, their defense leaves much to be desired, as they frequently concede goals to their opponents. Dalian Pro are in 11th place and eager to climb the standings. Their performances range from confident to inconsistent, making the upcoming match unpredictable. Both sides are in pursuit of victory, and motivation is high for each team.
Head-to-Head
⚠These teams have never faced each other before, making it challenging to craft a prediction without a head-to-head history. However, insights can still be drawn from their current form this season. The one advantage for Shanghai Port is playing on their home turf, which should give them a slight edge over the Dalian Yifang side.
Head-to-head statistics Shanghai Port - Dalian Zhixing

Shanghai SIPG Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the Football Association Cup, featuring Shanghai Port as the home side against Shanghai Shenhua. The match concluded with a 2-3 scoreline.
Here are the game statistics (Shanghai Port vs Shanghai Shenhua):
- possession percentage: 43% vs 57%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 4;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 2;
- shots on target: 7 vs 11.
Shanghai Port are currently sitting in 4th place in the league standings and continue to impress with their attacking prowess. The team from Shanghai is renowned for their ability to swiftly transition from defense to attack, often employing high pressing to create scoring opportunities. In their last 10 matches, they have secured 5 victories and suffered 3 defeats, showcasing excellent form up front with an average of 2.4 goals per game. However, their Achilles' heel remains their defense, as they concede around 1.7 goals per match.
Match Results: Shanghai SIPG

Dalian Yingbo FC Team Overview
The visitors played their last official match on in the Football Association Cup, where they faced Dalian Pro as the home team and Beijing Guoan as the visitors. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.
Here are the match statistics (Dalian Pro vs Beijing Guoan):
- possession: 54% vs 46%;
- corners: 7 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 1;
- shots on target: 2 vs 4.
Dalian Yifang find themselves mid-table, striving to climb above 11th place. The team has average stats in terms of goals scored, managing just 1 goal per match. However, they aim to offset this with disciplined defense, conceding 1.5 goals per game. In their last 5 matches, the club has secured 2 victories, providing hope for a positive outcome against a stronger opponent.
Match Results: Dalian Yingbo FC
Latest news
Shanghai SIPG
Kevin Muscat's team continues to grapple with significant injury setbacks: key defenders Wang Shenchao (ACL tear) and Wang Zhengao (injury, recovery expected by February 2026) have been sidelined for several months, while crucial winger Wu Lei has missed the entire season due to a lateral meniscus tear.
Prediction for the 1st half
First Half Stats: Shanghai Port (home) vs Dalian Pro (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 8 vs 7;
- Wins: 3 (37.5%) vs 3 (42.86%);
- Losses: 1 (12.5%) vs 2 (28.57%);
- Draws: 4 (50%) vs 2 (28.57%);
- Average goals scored: 1.38 vs 1.14;
- Average goals conceded: 0.5 vs 0.43.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Wins: 4 vs 5;
- Losses: 2 vs 2;
- Draws: 4 vs 3;
- Average first-half total: 1.7 (scored - 1.1, conceded - 0.6) vs 1.2 (scored - 0.8, conceded - 0.4).
- Shanghai Port have scored in the first half in 13 of their last 15 matches.
- Shanghai Port have netted in the first half in 11 of their last 12 matches (Chinese Super League).
Outcome Prediction
Statistics: Shanghai Port vs Dalian Pro
- matches played in the tournament: 14 vs 14;
- wins: 8 vs 4;
- win percentage: 57% vs 29%;
- losses: 2 vs 5;
- draws: 4 vs 5.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 5 vs 4;
- losses: 3 vs 4;
- draws: 2 vs 2.
- Dalian Pro cover the +2.5 spread in 13 of their last 14 matches.
- Dalian Pro cover the +2.5 spread in 11 of their last 12 matches (Chinese Super League).
- Dalian Pro cover the +2.5 spread away in 10 of their last 11 matches.
- Dalian Pro cover the +2.5 spread away in 5 consecutive matches (Chinese Super League).
Total Goals Prediction
Statistics: Shanghai Port vs Dalian Pro
- average total in the tournament: 3.57 vs 2.5;
- average goals scored: 2.21 vs 1;
- average first-half total: 1.29 vs 0.57;
- average second-half total: 0.93 vs 0.43;
- Shanghai Port's average home total in the tournament - 1.75;
- Dalian Pro's average away total in the tournament - 0.86;
- last 10 matches (average total): 2.4 (home - 1.6) vs 1.4 (away - 2).
- Shanghai Port score over 1.5 goals in 6 of their last 7 matches.
Corners Prediction
Shanghai Port: Statistics
- season: average total in the tournament - 4.43; at home - 5;
- last 10 matches: average total - 4.2; at home - 4.8.
Dalian Pro: Statistics
- season: average total in the tournament - 5.93, away - 5.57;
- last 10 matches: average total - 5.1; away - 4.5.
- Dalian Pro take more than 3.5 corners in 8 of their last 9 matches (Chinese Super League).
- Dalian Pro take more than 3.5 corners in 7 consecutive matches.
Cards Prediction
Shanghai Port: Statistics
- season: average total in the tournament - 2.36; at home - 2.63;
- last 10 matches: average total - 2.3; at home - 2.6.
Dalian Pro: Statistics
- season: average total in the tournament - 1.57, away - 2;
- last 10 matches: average total - 1.6; away - 1.5.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Statistics: Shanghai Port vs Dalian Pro
- number of matches played in the tournament: 14 vs 14;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 12 vs 7;
- BTTS for Shanghai Port at home - 7 (88%);
- BTTS for Dalian Pro away - 5 (71%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 9 vs 5;
- BTTS for Shanghai Port at home - 5 (100%);
- BTTS for Dalian Pro away - 3 (75%).
- Shanghai Port score and concede in 14 of their last 15 matches.
- Shanghai Port score and concede in 11 of their last 12 matches (Chinese Super League).
- Shanghai Port score and concede at home in 7 consecutive matches.
- Shanghai Port score and concede at home in 6 consecutive matches (Chinese Super League).