Good pick · fair odds 1.60 · bookmaker 1.53 · Won ✓
5/10Rating
1.53Odds
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Value bet: Shanghai Shenhua to win @ 2.20 – our chance 49% vs 45% implied by the price (edge +8%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Picks by market
ResultShanghai Shenhua to win ✗49% · @2.20
Double chanceEither team to win ✓79% · @1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗62% · @1.45
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✗80% · @1.18
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗9% · fair 10.63
Dalian Zhixing vs Shanghai Shenhua: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Shanghai Shenhua travel to face Dalian Zhixing on Tuesday 1 September in the FA Cup, with Dalian Suoyuwan Football Stadium the venue – the ball rolls at 12:35 WAT.
Current form
Dalian Zhixing, last 5: DWDLW Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Beijing Guoan, at home. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 1.0 conceded per game.
Shanghai Shenhua, last 5: LWLWW Their latest outing: 2–3 defeat to Shandong Luneng, at home. Away from home the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. 2.2 goals per outing makes them dangerous.
Head to head
When they last met (28 Jun 2026) it ended Dalian Zhixing 1–4 Shanghai Shenhua. The last 2 head-to-heads: Dalian Zhixing 0 wins, Shanghai Shenhua 2, draws 0. Those games averaged 6.5 goals and saw GG land 2 times.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Dalian Zhixing 1.3 xG, Shanghai Shenhua 1.7 xG – a total near 3.0. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 59% and GG at 62%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Dalian Zhixing 30%, draw 21%, Shanghai Shenhua 49%.
GG/NG: GG (62%) at 1.45.
Price worth noting: Shanghai Shenhua to win @2.20 – the bookmaker implies 45%, our ratings say 49%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (62%, odds 1.53). Most likely score in line with that pick: Dalian Zhixing 1–1 Shanghai Shenhua. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Dalian Zhixing30%fair 3.32 · @2.80
Draw21%fair 4.77 · @3.55
Shanghai Shenhua49%fair 2.04 · @2.20
3.04Expected goals
1.30Dalian Zhixing xG
1.74Shanghai Shenhua xG
62%Both score
59%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–111%
1–29%
0–18%
0–27%
2–17%
1–06%
From our goals model: Dalian Zhixing 1.3 – 1.7 Shanghai Shenhua expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Dalian Zhixing vs Shanghai Shenhua?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 62% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.53.
Who will win Dalian Zhixing vs Shanghai Shenhua?
On our numbers Dalian Zhixing have a 30% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Shanghai Shenhua 49%.
How many goals will there be in Dalian Zhixing vs Shanghai Shenhua?
We expect about 3.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 59% likely and both teams score 62% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Dalian Zhixing vs Shanghai Shenhua?
Our predicted score is Dalian Zhixing 1–1 Shanghai Shenhua, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.0 goals in total.
When is Dalian Zhixing vs Shanghai Shenhua?
Dalian Zhixing vs Shanghai Shenhua (FA Cup) kicks off on Tuesday 1 September 2026 at 12:35 (West Africa Time) at Dalian Suoyuwan Football Stadium.
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.