- Dalian Young Boy FC have won just two of their last five, losing three and failing to score in their last two.
- Henan FC have won two, drawn two and lost one of their last five games in all competitions.
Side with the hosts for a home win
Dalian Young Boy FC sits 9th in the Super League 2025 standings with 29 points from 21 games while Henan FC trails in 12th with 19 points after the same number of games.
But this Henan FC vs Dalian Young Boy FC prediction is very tough to call as the bookmakers’ odds of 2.19 for the visitors to win are perhaps too generous and Henan are worth a small bet at 3.10 to avenge Dalian’s 1-0 victory over them in their previous Super League 2025 meeting four months ago.
This game may well be a close contest - with extra spice for both sides to secure the three points that could make all the difference to their respective league ambitions - but Henan have just that little bit extra to come out on top.
Frank Acheampong leads the way for Henan with ten goals in 21 matches, but fellow Ghanaian international Felippe Cardoso has been in a purple patch for his team in recent weeks. He has scored three of Henan’s last eight goals in their past five matches and looks a value bet to get on the scoresheet this weekend. Additionally, our Henan FC vs Dalian Young Boy FC preview suggests that Cardoso's current form could be a decisive factor for the hosts.
Ramos’ 3-4-3 system has got Henan going
Since Daniel Ramos took charge of Henan in April 2025, the home side have played some of their best soccer of the season in a 3-4-3 system that provides a solid defensive platform while also allowing the wide players and advanced strikers plenty of licence to express their attacking talents.
The system requires a degree of discipline to ensure the defensive gaps don’t get too big, but Ramos’ players also know when to press and when to sit deep, giving them an extra advantage of being able to control the tempo of the game. The Henan squad is capable of outplaying most opponents and, with 21 goals scored in ten home games in the Super League 2025, they will give the opposition plenty to think about at the Zhengzhou Hanghai Stadium.
The Henan FC vs Dalian Young Boy FC prediction is further complicated by Dalian Young Boy FC's poor away form - they have been in the doldrums of late, losing their two most recent games and not finding the net in either.
They have won only one of their 10 road games in the Super League 2025, conceding 1.80 goals a game on average and scoring at a modest rate of 0.80 per game.
Young Boy’s 4-4-2 set-up must work in transition
Li’s 4-4-2 system is designed to be compact when out of possession, but they play their most dynamic football in the transitions when they can counter-attack at pace against tired defenders. Cephas Malele is the most advanced of the two strikers and has 6 goals in 20 Super League 2025 appearances to show for his efforts.
His pace and power can be a handful for most defenders, but Dalian have been struggling to work their way through Henan’s defense of late. We believe the clash between the structured, disciplined Henan side and the more dynamic, pacey Dalian visitors will lead to an end-to-end matchup with few gaps in. With neither side keeping many clean sheets, a bet on both teams to score could pay off, but our main selection is for the Henan home team to gain the advantage. From this Henan FC vs Dalian Young Boy FC prediction, one useful takeaway is to also look into Henan FC vs Dalian Young Boy FC betting tips for added value when wagering on this intriguing fixture.
