Dalian Zhixing vs Shanghai Shenhua Prediction 28 June 2026
๐ Both sides head into this Chinese Super League Round 16 clash with contrasting motivations and recent form. Dalian Yifang are comfortably positioned in the upper half of the table, and with a significant gap separating them from the league leaders, thereโs less pressure riding on the result for their players. Meanwhile, Shanghai Shenhua find themselves hovering closer to the relegation zone and are in desperate need of points to secure their top-flight status. Can the visitors, who have struggled mightily of late, pull off a crucial win? Letโs break down this matchup and pick out the best bet.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 07 March 2026 and ended with a scoreline of 5:3. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Shanghai Shenhua):
- ball possession percentage: 69% vs 31%;
- corner kicks: 10 vs 6;
- fouls: 15 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 3;
- shots on target: 11 vs 4.
๐The sides have played three official matches. The statistics are as follows:
- goals: 5 against 10;
- average total in the 1st half - 3, in the 2nd half - 2;
- average total goals in the match - 5.
Head-to-head statistics Dalian Zhixing - Shanghai Shenhua
Dalian Yingbo FC Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the FA Cup tournament (home team - Hangzhou Linping Wuyue, away team - Dalian Yingbo FC). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:1.
Here's the game statistics (Dalian Yingbo FC vs Hangzhou Linping Wuyue):
- ball possession: 74% vs 26%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 0;
- fouls: 14 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 0;
- shots on target: 6 vs 2.
Dalian Inbo have been the definition of inconsistency this season: seven wins, seven defeats, and just a single draw from fifteen rounds underline just how unpredictable their matches have been. Over their last ten fixtures, theyโve picked up four wins, suffered five losses, and drawn once. Still, thatโs been enough to keep them in third place, as their rivals have struggled for any real consistency themselves.
Their numbers tell the story - averaging just 1 goal scored and 1.5 conceded per game points to limited attacking firepower and a backline thatโs far from solid. At home, Dalian typically keep the total goals under four, a trend backed up by the fact that 17 of their last 19 home games have seen no more than 3.5 goals. For now, their position in the upper reaches of the table looks secure, but heading into a three-week break, Dalian left fans frustrated with a shock 0-1 defeat to bottom side Tianjin Jinmen Tiger.
Match Results: Dalian Yingbo FC
Shanghai Shenhua Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the FA Cup tournament (home team - Shijiazhuang Gongfu, away - Shanghai Shenhua). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:2.
Here are the match stats (Shanghai Shenhua vs Shijiazhuang Gongfu):
- ball possession: 71% vs 29%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 5;
- fouls: 12 vs 7;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- shots on target: 3 vs 0.
Shanghai Shenhua have endured an inconsistent campaign so far: just six wins, five draws, and four defeats from fifteen matches highlight the ongoing crisis under Russian manager Leonid Slutsky. The team have emerged as the seasonโs biggest disappointment, especially after challenging for the title just last year. Perhaps the nearly month-long break has given the experienced coach time to address tactical weaknesses and work on the squadโs mentality. Weโll soon see if those efforts translate to improvement on the pitch.
Thereโs little for Shanghai to be proud of from the first half of the season, except for their attack - which remains among the best in the league with 29 goals in 15 rounds, the second-best tally in China. However, any creative spark up front is undermined by a shaky defense that concedes an average of 1.6 goals per game. Unsurprisingly, this combination of firepower and defensive frailty has made Shenhua regular participants in high-scoring encounters - over 2.5 goals have been scored in seven of their last eight league matches. Their final fixture before the break was no exception, as Shanghai Shenhua played out a thrilling 2-2 shootout against Qingdao West Coast.
Match Results: Shanghai Shenhua
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 3;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 0; for visitors away - 1; number of draws - 0;
- Average first-half total: 3;
- Today's home team scores on average 1, while the visitors net 2.
First-Half Stats: Dalian Yingbo FC (home) vs Shanghai Shenhua (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 7 vs 7;
- wins: 1 (14.29%) vs 2 (28.57%);
- losses: 3 (42.86%) vs 2 (28.57%);
- draws: 3 (42.86%) vs 3 (42.86%);
- Average goals scored: 0.86 vs 1.29;
- Average goals conceded: 0.71 vs 0.71.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 1 vs 4;
- losses: 4 vs 3;
- draws: 5 vs 3;
- Average first-half total: 1 (scored - 0.2, conceded - 0.8) vs 1.7 (scored - 0.8, conceded - 0.9).
- Shanghai Shenhua conceded in the 1st half in 6 of last 7 games (Chinese Super League).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 3;
- home team wins - 0, away team wins - 2, draws - 1.
Statistics: Dalian Yingbo FC vs Shanghai Shenhua
- matches played in the tournament: 15 vs 15;
- wins: 7 vs 6;
- win percentage: 47% vs 40%;
- losses: 7 vs 4;
- draws: 1 vs 5.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 4 vs 3;
- losses: 5 vs 4;
- draws: 1 vs 3.
- Shanghai Shenhua have not won in 7 of last 8 games.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.67, the guests - 3.33;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 5;
- both teams scored: overall - 2; at the home team's field - 0.
Statistics: Dalian Yingbo FC vs Shanghai Shenhua
- average total in the tournament: 3.07 vs 3.53;
- average total goals scored: 1.4 vs 1.93;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.33 vs 1;
- average total in the 2nd half: 1.07 vs 0.93;
- Dalian Yingbo FC: average total at home in the tournament - 1.71;
- Shanghai Shenhua: average total away in the tournament - 1.57;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1 (home - 1.5) vs 1.7 (away - 1.6).
- Over 2.5 goals scored in 7 of last 8 Shanghai Shenhua games (Chinese Super League).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 3;
- both teams scored all-time - 2 times;
- on the home teamโs field - 0 times.
Statistics: Dalian Yingbo FC vs Shanghai Shenhua
- number of matches played in the tournament: 15 vs 15;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 8 vs 11;
- number of BTTS matches for Dalian Yingbo FC at home - 3 (43%);
- number of BTTS matches for Shanghai Shenhua away - 5 (71%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 5 vs 6;
- BTTS matches for Dalian Yingbo FC at home - 2 (50%);
- BTTS matches for Shanghai Shenhua away - 2 (40%).
- Shanghai Shenhua have scored and conceded in 6 of last 7 games (Chinese Super League).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (17/120, 14.2%);
- Dalian Yingbo FC at home most often finish matches: 1:0 (2/7, 28.6%);
- Shanghai Shenhua away most often play: 1:1 (2/7, 28.6%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 12.04% (odds 7)
2:1 - 8.42% (odds 9)
1:2 - 7.61% (odds 9.5)
โญ Editorial Prediction
This season, Shanghaiโs playing style almost always points towards backing the over on total goals. The club consistently dazzles in attack but struggles to maintain focus at the back, leading to both sides finding the net in nearly every other league fixture. Itโs unlikely that Slutskiy has managed to completely fix such a systemic issue, especially given the squadโs limitations. With both teams showing solid scoring averages and a clear trend towards high-scoring encounters from the visitors, our editorial team recommends a bet on over 2.5 goals.
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