Dalian Zhixing vs Shandong Luneng Prediction
China · Regular Season - 19
AI Best Pick
Statistical forecasts for entertainment purposes only - not betting or financial advice.
Dalian Zhixing vs Shandong Luneng: the result in context
Dalian Zhixing beat Shandong Luneng 3-1 in the Super League on 18 Jul 2026. The two went into the match with similar recent form.
When these two meet, goals usually follow: 3.3 a game across 3 meetings, with both teams scoring in 2.
Match Forecasts
Match Events
Lineups
Dalian Zhixing
Avg ratingAvg rating
20W. Liu
38L. Zhuoyi
2M. Traoré
6Y. Song
22W. Mao
40J. Liao
C10N. Stanciu
4I. Alimi
7L. Jing
11C. Malele
30F. Acheampong
C14D. Wang
6T. Wang
3P. Xiao
33Z. Gao
11Y. Liu
29C. Pu
8G. Madruga
35Z. Huang
7W. Xie
19Zeca
10V. QazaishviliDalian Zhixing Substitutes
Shandong Luneng Substitutes
Match Stats
Dalian ZhixingShandong Luneng Team Comparison
Dalian ZhixingShandong LunengAI Insights
Game State Tendencies
Dalian Zhixing- Leads at half-time in 60% of matches
- Tied at half-time in 40% of matches
Shandong Luneng- Leads at half-time in 60% of matches
- Comeback tendency: recovers from HT deficit 50% of the time
- Starts fast - scores more in 1st half (1.7 vs 1.2 in second half)
Head to Head
Last 3 meetings, all competitions
Dalian Zhixing2Wins · 67%1Wins · 33%Previous meetings
04/04/2026Shandong LunengDalian Zhixing19/07/2025Dalian ZhixingShandong Luneng28/02/2025Shandong LunengDalian ZhixingRecent Form
Dalian ZhixingDalian Zhixing
Wuhan Three TownsDalian Zhixing
Shanghai Shenhua
Langfang Glory CityDalian Zhixing
Tianjin TedaDalian ZhixingDalian Zhixing
Chengdu Better City
Sichuan JiuniuDalian ZhixingDalian Zhixing
Qingdao Youth Island
Qingdao JonoonDalian Zhixing
Beijing GuoanDalian ZhixingDalian Zhixing
Chongqing Tongliang LongShandong LunengShandong Luneng
Yunnan YukunBeijing GuoanShandong Luneng
Shenyang UrbanShandong Luneng
Guangxi HengchenShandong LunengChengdu Better CityShandong LunengShandong LunengWuhan Three Towns
Hangzhou GreentownShandong LunengShandong LunengChongqing Tongliang LongSichuan JiuniuShandong LunengShandong LunengShanghai ShenhuaReferee Profile
Strictness
Stricter than 55% of referees analysed
Model estimates, weighted toward the competition average while the sample is small.
Full referee statsLeague Table
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | G | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chengdu Better City | 29 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 51:35 | +16 | 52 | LLLDW |
| 2 | Dalian Zhixing | 29 | 15 | 4 | 10 | 46:43 | +3 | 49 | WWWWD |
| 3 | Beijing Guoan | 29 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 57:36 | +21 | 47 | WWWDD |
| 4 | Shandong Luneng | 29 | 15 | 5 | 9 | 57:47 | +10 | 44 | WWDDW |
| 5 |  SHANGHAI SIPG | 29 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 50:36 | +14 | 42 | WWWDW |
| 6 | Yunnan Yukun | 29 | 11 | 7 | 11 | 57:60 | -3 | 40 | DDLWL |
| 7 | Qingdao Youth Island | 29 | 8 | 15 | 6 | 32:38 | -6 | 39 | DLLDD |
| 8 | Shanghai Shenhua | 29 | 14 | 5 | 10 | 63:50 | +13 | 37 | LWWWL |
| 9 | Chongqing Tongliang Long | 29 | 8 | 12 | 9 | 31:34 | -3 | 36 | WDDLD |
| 10 | Hangzhou Greentown | 29 | 11 | 6 | 12 | 51:54 | -3 | 34 | WLLWL |
| 11 | Sichuan Jiuniu | 29 | 9 | 5 | 15 | 39:51 | -12 | 32 | WLDDL |
| 12 | Tianjin Teda | 29 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 39:35 | +4 | 31 | LWWWW |
| 13 | Shenyang Urban | 29 | 8 | 5 | 16 | 41:52 | -11 | 29 | LWDLL |
| 14 |  Henan Jianye | 29 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 38:42 | -4 | 28 | LLDDD |
| 15 | Wuhan Three Towns | 29 | 5 | 12 | 12 | 44:55 | -11 | 22 | LLDLD |
| 16 | Qingdao Jonoon | 29 | 6 | 3 | 20 | 34:62 | -28 | 14 | LLLLL |
| # | Team | MP | G | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chengdu Better City | 29 | 51:35 | 52 |
| 2 | Dalian Zhixing | 29 | 46:43 | 49 |
| 3 | Beijing Guoan | 29 | 57:36 | 47 |
| 4 | Shandong Luneng | 29 | 57:47 | 44 |
| 5 | SHANGHAI SIPG | 29 | 50:36 | 42 |
| 6 | Yunnan Yukun | 29 | 57:60 | 40 |
| 7 | Qingdao Youth Island | 29 | 32:38 | 39 |
| 8 | Shanghai Shenhua | 29 | 63:50 | 37 |
| 9 | Chongqing Tongliang Long | 29 | 31:34 | 36 |
| 10 | Hangzhou Greentown | 29 | 51:54 | 34 |
| 11 | Sichuan Jiuniu | 29 | 39:51 | 32 |
| 12 | Tianjin Teda | 29 | 39:35 | 31 |
| 13 | Shenyang Urban | 29 | 41:52 | 29 |
| 14 | Henan Jianye | 29 | 38:42 | 28 |
| 15 | Wuhan Three Towns | 29 | 44:55 | 22 |
| 16 | Qingdao Jonoon | 29 | 34:62 | 14 |
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About the Dalian Zhixing vs Shandong Luneng forecast
The forecasts for this Super League match are built from team Elo ratings, recent form, scoring data and the head-to-head record, and are updated as new data arrives before kickoff.
How to Read These Forecasts
Each percentage shows the model's calculated likelihood for that outcome. Above 65% indicates strong statistical confidence; 45-65% reflects a competitive, open match; below 45% suggests the outcome is statistically less likely. All figures are for informational and entertainment purposes only.
Dalian Zhixing and Shandong Luneng in the Super League table
This is a meeting of two top-four sides: Dalian Zhixing are 2nd in the Super League, 5 points ahead of Shandong Luneng in 4th. League goal record so far: Dalian Zhixing 46-43, Shandong Luneng 57-47. The full standings are on the Super League Table 2026 page.
Key Factors for This Match
Dalian Zhixing have led at half-time in 60% of their recent matches. Shandong Luneng have led at half-time in 60% of their recent matches. This forecast is based on a complete recent-form dataset for both teams.
All forecasts are generated by statistical and machine learning models for informational and entertainment purposes only. They are not guaranteed and do not constitute financial or betting advice.