China · FA Cup · Quarter-finals11:35

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Tuesday, 1 September 2026

Dalian Suoyuwan Football Stadium · Referee T. Ren · Analysis updated 08:46 UTC

Dalian Zhixing vs Shanghai Shenhua Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 1.58 expected goals for Dalian Zhixing and 1.30 for Shanghai Shenhua, a combined total of 2.88. That distribution gives Dalian Zhixing the largest share of the 1X2 market at 44%, with the draw at 25%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 55% for over 2.5 goals and 58% for both teams to score, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 12%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 44% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.

This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.

Model pick

Home/Draw

68.6% probability

Moderate confidenceLow data38/100

Expected goals

1.58 – 1.30

Model version

poisson-v1

Cold start: only league-table or short-form data was available for these teams.

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Why the model likes this

Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.

  • Dalian Zhixing home form

    10 points from their last 4 home matches in our dataset.

  • Shanghai Shenhua away threat

    Scored in 4 of their last 5 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Dalian Zhixing to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 44%, against 44% / 25% / 31% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 1.58 goals for Dalian Zhixing and 1.30 for Shanghai Shenhua, a combined 2.88 — an open game on paper.

Match result (1X2)

Dalian Zhixing win44%
Draw25%
Shanghai Shenhua win31%

Double chance 1X

69%

Double chance 12

75%

Double chance X2

56%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals78%
Over 2.5 goals55%
Over 3.5 goals32%
Both teams to score58%

Correct score

  • 1–111.6%
  • 2–19.1%
  • 1–08.9%
  • 1–27.5%
  • 0–17.3%

Recent form

Dalian Zhixing

  • 2026-09-05T11:35:00.000Z · H vs Qingdao Jonoon · 2-1 (W)
  • 2026-09-01T11:35:00.000Z · H vs Shanghai Shenhua · 1-0 (W)
  • 2026-08-28T11:35:00.000Z · H vs Beijing Guoan · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-08-23T12:00:00.000Z · A vs Chongqing Tongliang Long · 1-0 (W)
  • 2026-08-19T11:35:00.000Z · A vs SHANGHAI SIPG · 1-1 (D)

Shanghai Shenhua

  • 2026-09-27T12:00:00.000Z · H vs Zenit · 0-0 (D)
  • 2026-09-17T12:15:00.000Z · H vs Tampines Rovers · 2-1 (W)
  • 2026-09-06T11:00:00.000Z · A vs Chongqing Tongliang Long · 3-1 (W)
  • 2026-09-01T11:35:00.000Z · A vs Dalian Zhixing · 0-1 (L)
  • 2026-08-28T11:35:00.000Z · H vs Shandong Luneng · 2-3 (L)

Head-to-head

Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Home/Draw, at 68.6%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–1.

It puts both teams scoring at 58% and over 2.5 goals at 55%.

A 69% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.

Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.