Nantong Zhiyun vs Heilongjiang Lava Spring: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
12:30 WAT, Saturday 1 August: Nantong Zhiyun v Heilongjiang Lava Spring in the League One, played at Rugao Olympic Sports Center. In the table, Nantong Zhiyun are 2nd, among the top four, on 57 points after 30 matches; Heilongjiang Lava Spring are 14th (in the drop zone) with 28. There are 29 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Nantong Zhiyun, last 5: DWDLW Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Hebei Kungfu, away. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 1.0 conceded per game.
Heilongjiang Lava Spring, last 5: DLDLD Their latest outing: 4–4 draw with Guangxi Hengchen, away. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 2.8 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Nantong Zhiyun, collecting 1.5 points per game to 0.5 for Heilongjiang Lava Spring.
Head to head
When they last met (21 Mar 2026) it ended Heilongjiang Lava Spring 1–1 Nantong Zhiyun.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Nantong Zhiyun 1.8 xG, Heilongjiang Lava Spring 0.8 xG – a total near 2.6. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 48%, GG 56%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Nantong Zhiyun 60%, draw 25%, Heilongjiang Lava Spring 16%.
GG/NG: GG (56%) at 1.85.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (73%, odds 1.28). Most likely score in line with that pick: Nantong Zhiyun 1–0 Heilongjiang Lava Spring. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Nantong Zhiyun60%fair 1.68 · @1.68
Draw25%fair 4.08 · @3.45
Heilongjiang Lava Spring16%fair 6.31 · @4.75
2.57Expected goals
1.80Nantong Zhiyun xG
0.78Heilongjiang Lava Spring xG
56%Both score
48%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–014%
2–012%
1–111%
2–110%
0–08%
3–07%
From our goals model: Nantong Zhiyun 1.8 – 0.8 Heilongjiang Lava Spring expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Nantong Zhiyun vs Heilongjiang Lava Spring?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 73% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.28.
Who will win Nantong Zhiyun vs Heilongjiang Lava Spring?
On our numbers Nantong Zhiyun have a 60% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Heilongjiang Lava Spring 16%.
How many goals will there be in Nantong Zhiyun vs Heilongjiang Lava Spring?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 48% likely and both teams score 56% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Nantong Zhiyun vs Heilongjiang Lava Spring?
Our predicted score is Nantong Zhiyun 1–0 Heilongjiang Lava Spring, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is Nantong Zhiyun vs Heilongjiang Lava Spring?
Nantong Zhiyun vs Heilongjiang Lava Spring (League One) kicks off on Saturday 1 August 2026 at 12:30 (West Africa Time) at Rugao Olympic Sports Center.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
