- Dalian Young Boy FC have 6 points from 4 games, sitting 6th place in the Chinese Super League 2026 table.
- Zhejiang Professional FC have 2 points from their first 4 matches, occupying 8th place so far.
- Dalian Young Boy FC have won their only home game in the CSL 2026.
An exciting CSL 2026 clash awaits
Guoxu Li’s Dalian Young Boy FC have had a very pleasing start to the Chinese Super League 2026 season. Li has moulded his team into a tenacious, high-pressing unit since taking the reins and has them playing a tough 4-4-2 which allows his team to press aggressively and counter quickly. This approach has paid dividends in their last two games in which they have picked up successive wins, including a 2-1 win over Shandong Luneng Taishan FC.
Dalian have been solid at home in the CSL 2026 so far, winning their only match to nil. They have won two and lost three of their last five games and are now looking to build on their momentum with a victory on Friday.
Ross Aloisi has had a similarly impressive start to his tenure as Zhejiang Professional FC head coach, instilling a European style of possession-based football with disciplined build-up play and phased pressing since the start of 2026. His side have been steady in recent times with two wins, two draws and just one defeat from their last five matches. Our Dalian Young Boy FC vs Zhejiang Professional FC prediction will therefore weigh up the strengths and recent form of both teams closely.
A clash of styles
Zhejiang Professional FC are a patient, possession-based side who like to build from the back, while Dalian Young Boy FC press high and attack at tempo, a clash of footballing ideologies which promises to create an exciting matchup. With local bragging rights on the line and two in-form teams, we expect both teams to get on the scoresheet and the Dalian Young Boy FC vs Zhejiang Professional FC preview will focus on this tactical duel.
Over 2.5 goals comes in at an attractive 1.62, with Both Teams to Score - Yes at 1.45. Cephas Malele will be the main goal threat for Dalian as he has scored 3 goals in 4 league matches, and has scored nearly half of their last 5 goals. Alexandru Mitrita will be the creative hub for Zhejiang, racking up 4 assists in 4 league games, while Yudong Wang leads the line with a consistent 3 goals in 4 CSL 2026 games.
Zhejiang to get something from the game
The Draw will be the most likely result on Friday as Dalian Young Boy FC have won 1 and drawn 1 of their previous two meetings against Zhejiang Professional FC. This Dalian Young Boy FC vs Zhejiang Professional FC prediction sees Zhejiang remain undefeated in their only CSL 2026 away game to date, while Aloisi’s side have been disciplined, controlled and have good fitness so will not be easily broken down.
Dalian Young Boy FC are yet to lose to Zhejiang in their two CSL 2025 and 2026 head-to-heads (1 win, 1 draw), and we expect the visitors to do just enough to earn a point on Friday in a dramatic, end-to-end game for the neutral. The Dalian Young Boy FC vs Zhejiang Professional FC betting tips will highlight the value of a Draw at 3.4 as a smart play for punters.
