- Dalian Young Boy FC has won two, drawn one and lost two of their last five league matches.
- Zhejiang Professional FC has won one, drawn two and lost twice in their last 5 Super League 2025 fixtures.
- Zhejiang Professional FC has won just one of their seven away Super League 2025 games, losing five.
Back both teams to score in a tight, top-heavy affair
Dalian and Zhejiang are level on 17 points from 14 games in Super League 2025 with only goal difference and recent form separating the teams in the league table. A tight, closely fought game is expected on Monday when two clubs with very different styles meet on the field.
Dalian is a deep-lying side with Guoxu Li’s men sitting deep and trying to catch their opponents off guard with a disciplined structure and some fast counters. Zhejiang is an attacking team that likes to control the ball and dictate the pace of the game with relentless pressure from midfielders.
Raul Caneda took over in January 2025 and has already instilled a bold mindset in the squad, with Zhejiang ready to take the game to their opponents and wear them down with their attacking play. They will need to be at their best against Dalian, who are tough to break down.
Dalian’s defense will be tested by Zhejiang’s energetic attack
The ‘Both Teams to Score’ market looks the best play for this matchup as Dalian is conceding 1.14 goals per game and scoring at the same rate at home while Zhejiang is conceding 2.00 on their travels.
A 1-1 draw would not be a surprise in this matchup given these teams are very close in the standings and ended up tied at 1-1 at Zhejiang in Super League 2025.
Dalian has won 4 of their previous 7 at home, losing twice, while Zhejiang has won only once in their previous seven away, losing five.
Cephas Malele is Dalian’s top scorer in the Super League 2025 with four goals in 14 appearances and the striker has scored three of his team’s last five.
Zhejiang’s most lethal weapon is Yudong Wang, who has bagged eight goals in 13 league games, three of which have come in their past five.
Dalian’s home advantage sees them narrowly favored to win by the bookmakers at 2.65 compared to Zhejiang’s 2.85, and we believe that Li’s side can get the job done on Monday.
However, Zhejiang’s recent road form is concerning and they will be a threat to the home side with their strong offensive pressure.
