Dalian Pro vs Shenzhen FC Prediction: A Clash Between Two Relegation Hopefuls!

Dalian Pro will play host to Shenzhen FC at the Dalian Sports Center Stadium in the 22nd round of the Super League.

Let's have a look at the latest Chinese Super League predictions between Dalian Pro vs Shenzhen FC, probable lineups, match facts, and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Dalian Pro

Form: LWLLD

Dalian Pro made the trip to Cangzhou to lock horns with the Cangzhou Mighty Lions, where the objective was to simply avoid defeat; however, the bar was set high as they convincingly lost 2:1 while Streli Mamba saw red.

This season, the goal for Hu Xie's men is a straightforward assignment, and that's to avoid being relegated to the second tier, but their floundering performance is making it hard for them to achieve that goal. They have won just one of their 20 matches in the league, along with ten losses and nine draws.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

C. Zhang; Z. Wang, L. Longchang, V. Nunez, Y. He; L. Peng, J. Huang; L. Lin, X. Yan, Y. Fei; C. Manzoki

Shenzhen FC

Form: LLLDL

The Youth Army knew that their chances of walking away with a positive result in their match against Shanghai Shenhua were narrowed down to naught. Without motivation or willingness to be at their best, they succumbed to a 3:0 defeat.

This season was supposed to be a productive one for them, and never did they think they were going to be embroiled in a relegation battle, which sees them reliving the past that almost saw them being relegated in the previous season. With an 11-match winless run on their backs, which doesn't bode well for them, it's still to be seen whether they come bearing the same luck that'll yet again see them avoid relegation this season.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 5-3-2

D. Chunyu; Z. Yuan, G. Chen, Z. Tian, X. Zhou, H. Xu; Z. Dalun, M. Wakaso, R. Alessandrini; W. Donkin, Y. Du

Match Facts

• Dalian Pro have won two of their ten home matches in the Super League.
• Shenzhen FC have lost nine of their eleven away matches in the Super League.
• Dalian Pro averages 1 goal per game when playing at home, and Shenzhen FC averages 0.73 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

The last meeting between these two sides was in the 7th round of the Super League, where Shenzhen FC managed to eke out a 2:1 victory at the Shenzhen Universiade Sports Centre thanks to Frank Acheampong's brace.

In the last 14 meetings, Dalian Pro have won 11 times, Shenzhen FC have won 3 times, and there have been 0 draws, with the goal difference being 28-12 in favor of Dalian Pro.

Expert Betting Tips

Dalian Pro will undeniably fancy their chances of getting back on track by recording a convincing victory in this clash given their unwavering dominance in this fixture, and while their home form has been cause for concern, they'll be glad to know that their opponents away form has been in dire straits and anything other than a win won't be accepted, making for a convincing performance in front of their own supporters.

Despite performing poorly on the road, Shenzhen FC have the worst away record this season of any other team in the league, as their valiant efforts have only managed to pick up two meager points in their eleven matches, and not only that, but their porous defense has seen a goal conceded in all those matches. Nothing much can be expected from them here other than another convincing defeat.

• Total - Over 2.5 for 1.65
• Both Halves (Over 1.5 Goals) - Yes for 4.10
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 2.00