Shanghai Shenhua vs Dalian Zhixing: match statistics
An analysis of the last five matches of both teams indicates a balanced situation and a high probability of a draw. Shanghai Shenhua shows very poor form with four defeats in the last five meetings (WLLLL) and only 0.6 points per match, scoring just 3 goals while conceding 8. Dalian Zhixing presents a slightly more stable stance with three draws in the last five matches (LDDDL), also with 0.6 points per match, but the goal difference (4 scored, 7 conceded) also does not inspire optimism. The table position favors the visitors (4th place vs 9th place for the hosts), however, the lack of a clear advantage in form and similar offensive-defensive statistics suggest a difficult, even encounter. The weak efficiency of both teams in recent weeks argues for a draw as the most probable result of this clash.
Shanghai Shenhua vs Dalian Zhixing: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Shanghai Shenhua play Dalian Zhixing in Chinese Super League (China). The match date is 7 March 2026 at 10:00. Final score: 5:3.
Current form
Shanghai Shenhua: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. Dalian Zhixing: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Shanghai Shenhua scores 2.00 and concedes 1.61 goals per match. Dalian Zhixing scores 1.56 and concedes 1.78. League average: 3.09 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Shanghai Shenhua 72%, Dalian Zhixing 61%. Over 2.5: Shanghai Shenhua 67%, Dalian Zhixing 67%. League level: BTTS 65%, Over 2.5 59%.
xG, shots and style
Shanghai Shenhua has higher xG: 1.72 vs 1.63. Shanghai Shenhua: 15.4 shots per match, Dalian Zhixing: 14.4.
Match halves
Shanghai Shenhua: half-time lead 44%, second-half goals 1.00. Dalian Zhixing: half-time lead 17%, second-half goals 1.06.
Goals by minute
Shanghai Shenhua: 31-45+ (8 goals). Dalian Zhixing: 76-90+ (10 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Chinese Super League: 3.09 goals per match, BTTS 65%, Over 2.5 59%.
Head-to-head
3 H2H matches: 2-1-0. Average goals 4.00, BTTS 67%.
Match description
An analysis of the last five matches of both teams indicates a balanced situation and a high probability of a draw. Shanghai Shenhua shows very poor form with four defeats in the last five meetings (WLLLL) and only 0.6 points per match, scoring just 3 goals while conceding 8. Dalian Zhixing presents a slightly more stable stance with three draws in the last five matches (LDDDL), also with 0.6 points per match, but the goal difference (4 scored, 7 conceded) also does not inspire optimism. The table position favors the visitors (4th place vs 9th place for the hosts), however, the lack of a clear advantage in form and similar offensive-defensive statistics suggest a difficult, even encounter. The weak efficiency of both teams in recent weeks argues for a draw as the most probable result of this clash.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Shanghai Shenhua | Dalian Zhixing | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 0.31 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Dalian Zhixing is 29% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / match - Shanghai Shenhua · 1.8 pts / match - Dalian Zhixing
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Shanghai Shenhua is 28% better for: goals scored per match.
2 goals / match - Shanghai Shenhua · 1.56 goals / match - Dalian Zhixing
Shanghai Shenhua is 11% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.61 goals / match - Shanghai Shenhua · 1.78 goals / match - Dalian Zhixing
Shanghai Shenhua scores in 89% of matches (16 of 18 matches), while Dalian Zhixing keeps a clean sheet in 28% (5 of 18 matches).
Dalian Zhixing scores in 89% of matches (16 of 18 matches), while Shanghai Shenhua keeps a clean sheet in 17% (3 of 18 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — Shanghai Shenhua
Over / Under — Dalian Zhixing
1st half
2nd half
Match halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Shanghai Shenhua is 101% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.67 pts / match - Shanghai Shenhua · 0.83 pts / match - Dalian Zhixing
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Shanghai Shenhua - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 44% of matches and wins 44%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Dalian Zhixing - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 17% of matches and wins 50%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.8 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 2.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 60% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +3 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (8 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (10 goli). Concedes most in 31-45 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Shanghai Shenhua
Dalian Zhixing
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Chinese Super League).
Teams vs league
| Shanghai Shenhua | Liga | Dalian Zhixing | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 3.61 | 3.09 | ▲ 3.33 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 72% | 65% | ▼ 61% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 67% | 59% | ▲ 67% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 17% | 19% | ▲ 28% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 78% | 70% | ▲ 72% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 94% | 89% | • 89% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (3): Shanghai Shenhua 2 - 1 - 0 Dalian Zhixing. Average goals 4.00, both teams scored in 67% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Shanghai Shenhua vs Dalian Zhixing?
The Chinese Super League match finished Shanghai Shenhua 5:3 Dalian Zhixing. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Shanghai Shenhua and Dalian Zhixing?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Shanghai Shenhua won 2, Dalian Zhixing won 0 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Shanghai Shenhua vs Dalian Zhixing?
Shanghai Shenhua score 2.00 goals per game on average and Dalian Zhixing 1.56. The Chinese Super League average is 3.09 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 59% of games. Both teams score in 72% of Shanghai Shenhua's matches and 61% of Dalian Zhixing's.
What form are Shanghai Shenhua and Dalian Zhixing in?
Over the last 5 games Shanghai Shenhua have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Dalian Zhixing 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Shanghai Shenhua vs Dalian Zhixing?
The statistical background for Shanghai Shenhua vs Dalian Zhixing — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.