Dalian Zhixing and Shanghai SIPG face each other in an official match of the 2026 Chinese Super League season. The game takes place at on Friday, 20/03/2026, at 11:00 (UK Time).

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APWin predictions for Dalian Zhixing vs Shanghai SIPG

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Shanghai SIPG Win

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👉 Our prediction is: Shanghai SIPG win or draw

Our top tip for this match is to bet Shanghai SIPG to win or draw on the Double Chance market.

While it is tough to go away from home and pick up a positive result like a win or a draw, we have seen through recent form and season statistics that Shanghai SIPG has what it takes to accomplish that task. And the fact that Shanghai SIPG only needs to avoid defeat makes it a more achievable result.

👉 Our prediction is: Dalian Zhixing to win the 1st half

As the odds and the statistics clearly indicate, Dalian Zhixing is the superior side in this matchup. They play an aggressive attacking style that puts pressure on their opponents. We expect more or less the same gameplan at home against Shanghai SIPG, which should result in a fast start.

That is why we are tipping Dalian Zhixing to win the first half in the half-time market.

Dalian Zhixing preview

Dalian Zhixing comes into the match having played 2 games in the Chinese Super League so far. They have recorded 0 wins, 0 draws, and 2 losses, with an average of 0 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 0 wins, 0 draws, and 2 losses.

Dalian Zhixing's attack has scored 4 goals during this period. Out of this total, 4 goals were scored in the Chinese Super League, averaging 2 goals per match. The season's average stands at 2.

The offence system of Dalian Zhixing is led by Nicolae Claudiu Stanciu as the top scorer of the season. The romanian midfielder has scored 1 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Cephas Malele, who has contributed with 1 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 9 goals with an average of 4.5 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 9 goals conceded in 2 matches, resulting in an average of 4.5.

The Red Eagles preview

On the other hand, Shanghai SIPG comes into the match having played 2 games in the Chinese Super League so far. They have recorded 1 wins, 0 draws, and 1 losses, with an average of 1.5 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 1 wins, 4 draws, and 5 losses.

Shanghai SIPG's attack has scored 7 goals during this period. Out of this total, 5 goals were scored in the Chinese Super League, averaging 2.5 goals per match. The season's average stands at 0.7.

The offence system of Shanghai SIPG is led by Lei Wu as the top scorer of the season. The chinese midfielder has scored 2 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Zhen Wei, who has contributed with 1 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 3 goals with an average of 1.5 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 14 goals conceded in 10 matches, resulting in an average of 1.4.

Head to head: Dalian Zhixing vs Shanghai SIPG

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Published on 17 March 2026, at 20:00 Last updated on 17 March 2026, at 20:00
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