Shanghai Shenhua and Dalian Zhixing face each other in an official match of the 2025 Chinese Super League season. The game takes place at Hongkou Stadium on Sunday, 26/10/2025, at 12:35 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Shanghai Shenhua vs Dalian Zhixing, based on detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.

APWin predictions for Shanghai Shenhua vs Dalian Zhixing

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APWin Prediction

Under 3.5 Goals

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👉 Our prediction is: Under 2.5 goals in the match

After analysing how the bookmakers have priced this match between Shanghai Shenhua and Dalian Zhixing, we see the total going under 2.5 goals.

We don't expect this match to have too many scoring opportunities, so there shouldn't be more than a couple of goals scored overall.

👉 Our prediction is: Shanghai Shenhua to win the 1st half

Shanghai Shenhua has been a strong home team overall this season, and the statistics point to them being particularly quick to pounce in the opening 45 minutes. Whether that aggressive mentality is due to the energy of the home crowd or an intentional plan on the part of the manager, it has proven to be very effective.

We foresee that plan paying off once again in their match against Dalian Zhixing, so our top tip is for Shanghai Shenhua to win the first half.

Shanghai Shenhua preview

Shanghai Shenhua comes into the match having played 27 games in the Chinese Super League so far. They have recorded 17 wins, 6 draws, and 4 losses, with an average of 2.11 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 1 wins, 1 draws, and 1 losses.

Shanghai Shenhua's attack has scored 4 goals during this period. Out of this total, 61 goals were scored in the Chinese Super League, averaging 2.26 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.33.

The offense system of Shanghai Shenhua is led by Luis Miguel Nlavo Asue as the top scorer of the season. The equatorial guinean forward has scored 2 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, João Carlos Vilaça Teixeira, who has contributed with 1 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 32 goals with an average of 1.19 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 3 goals conceded in 3 matches, resulting in an average of 1.

Dalian Zhixing preview

On the other hand, Dalian Zhixing comes into the match having played 27 games in the Chinese Super League so far. They have recorded 9 wins, 7 draws, and 11 losses, with an average of 1.26 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 9 wins, 7 draws, and 11 losses.

Dalian Zhixing's attack has scored 26 goals during this period. Out of this total, 26 goals were scored in the Chinese Super League, averaging 0.96 goals per match. The season's average stands at 0.96.

The offense system of Dalian Zhixing is led by Cephas Malele as the top scorer of the season. The swiss forward has scored 6 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Zhuoyi Lu00fc, who has contributed with 4 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 40 goals with an average of 1.48 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 40 goals conceded in 27 matches, resulting in an average of 1.48.

Head to head: Shanghai Shenhua vs Dalian Zhixing

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

Home Team

Shanghai Shenhua Team Logo

Shanghai Shenhua

China - Chinese Super League

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W W D D L

2.11

Home W D D L L

2.31

Away W L L W D

1.93

Away Team

Dalian Zhixing Team Logo

Dalian Zhixing

China - Chinese Super League

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D L L D W

1.26

Home D L W L L

1.86

Away L D L L L

0.62

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