Shanghai SIPG and Dalian Zhixing face each other on Sunday 07.12.2026, at 12:35 (UK Time), in a Chinese Super League 2026 match. The game will take place at Shanghai SIPG's home ground, the Shanghai Stadium.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Shanghai Port Football Club and Dalian Zhixing, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Shanghai SIPG vs Dalian Zhixing
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Shanghai SIPG preview
Shanghai SIPG heads into the match with the following record in the Chinese Super League: in 17 matches, Shanghai Port Football Club secured 5 victories, 5 draws, and 7 losses, maintaining an average of 1.18 points per game.
Taking a broader look at The Red Eagles's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 5 victories so far.
Shanghai SIPG has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 28 goals, of which 26 were scored in the Chinese Super League, resulting in an average of 1.53 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Leonardo Nascimento Lopes de Souza, who has found the back of the net 5 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Mateus Da Silva Vital Assumpção has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, Shanghai SIPG has conceded 24 goals in the Chinese Super League (an average of 1.41 per game) and 35 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.4 per match in the 2026 campaign.
Dalian Zhixing preview
Dalian Zhixing comes into the game with 17 matches played so far in the Chinese Super League. They have secured 8 victories, 1 draws, and 8 losses, maintaining an average of 1.47 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 8 wins, 1 draws, and 8 losses.
Dalian Zhixing's attack has been highly effective, scoring 25 goals during this period. Of that total, 25 were netted in the Chinese Super League, with an average of 1.47 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.47.
Dalian Zhixing's offensive system is led by Cephas Malele, the team's top scorer this season. The swiss forward has found the back of the net 7 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Frank Opoku Acheampong. The forward has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 31 goals with an average of 1.82 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 31 goals in 17 matches, averaging 1.82 per match.
Head to head: Shanghai SIPG vs Dalian Zhixing
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Shanghai SIPG
China - Chinese Super League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W L D W |
1.4 |
| Home | D D D W L |
1.2 |
| Away | L W L W D |
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 29% | 38% | 22% |
| Goals | 2.94 | 3.25 | 2.67 |
| Scored | 1.53 | 2 | 1.11 |
| Conceded | 1.41 | 1.25 | 1.56 |
| Both Teams to Score | 76% | 88% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 12% | 13% | 11% |
| Failed To Score | 12% | 0% | 22% |
| 1st to Score | 47% | 63% | 33% |
|
xG
|
1.31 | 1.68 | 0.99 |
|
xGA
|
1.29 | 1.1 | 1.47 |
Dalian Zhixing
China - Chinese Super League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L L W D |
1.4 |
| Home | W L W L W |
1.8 |
| Away | L D L L W |
0.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 47% | 67% | 25% |
| Goals | 3.29 | 3.22 | 3.38 |
| Scored | 1.47 | 1.78 | 1.13 |
| Conceded | 1.82 | 1.44 | 2.25 |
| Both Teams to Score | 59% | 56% | 63% |
| Without Conceding | 29% | 44% | 13% |
| Failed To Score | 12% | 0% | 25% |
| 1st to Score | 47% | 56% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.58 | 1.76 | 1.38 |
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xGA
|
1.3 | 1.07 | 1.55 |
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