- Zhejiang Professional FC are unbeaten in 2 of their last 5 matches (W1, D1, L3) and are unbeaten in their last 2 at home.
- Tianjin Jinmen Tigers have drawn their last 2 consecutive games (2-2 vs Wuhan Three Towns and 1-1 vs Qingdao West Coast).
Zhejiang Professional are at home to an old foe
This Zhejiang Professional FC vs Tianjin Jinmen Tigers preview finds Zhejiang Professional FC currently occupying 13th place in the 2026 Chinese Super League table after collecting 6 points from their opening 9 games, while Tianjin Jinmen Tigers remain at the very bottom of the CSL ladder, after 10 matches, but with a return of 0 points.
Zhejiang Professional boss, Ross Aloisi, has done an excellent job since taking over the reigns in January 2026, instilling a clear playing style that has seen his side play a fast-paced, front-foot brand of soccer that includes high pressing, quick transitions and overloading the wide areas. Yudong Wang leads the team’s scoring statistics with 4 goals in 9 CSL games and will be the main goal threat in this game, although Alexandru Mitrita provides an extra spark in terms of creativity, having notched 4 assists in just 4 appearances since the beginning of 2026.
Tianjin boss, Yu Genwei, has been tasked with keeping his side afloat since taking charge in 2021 and his pragmatic, results-first approach has once again kept Tianjin in the game, despite some off-field turmoil and a relatively thin squad. The Zhejiang Professional FC vs Tianjin Jinmen Tigers prediction is influenced by the fact that Tianjin are typically compact and tough to break down, preferring to play direct, counter-attacking soccer while threatening set pieces and looking to minimise the risk of playing expansive soccer.
Going for goals in Hangzhou
Despite the contrast in playing style, both sides will be desperate for 3 points, as the early-season points deductions mean that this game will be key for morale and momentum at this early stage in the season. Our Zhejiang Professional FC vs Tianjin Jinmen Tigers prediction is that Zhejiang Professional are the more likely of the two sides to claim all 3 points in front of their home fans and the odds reflect that (1.73), although the value in the bet is found elsewhere.
Zhejiang Professional FC have 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last 5 matches and are unbeaten in their last 2 at home (W1, D1); their home record this season is W2, D2, L1, while Tianjin have gone 2-2-1 in their last 5 outings and are unbeaten in their last 3 on the road. However, for this Zhejiang Professional FC vs Tianjin Jinmen Tigers prediction, it should be noted that Tianjin have won 2, drawn 1 and lost 2 of their 5 away league games so far this season, scoring 1.60 goals and conceding 1.40 goals per game.
Zhejiang Professional FC won the last head-to-head meeting between the 2 teams 2-0 at their home ground in the 2025 Super League campaign and Tianjin will look to end their winless run away to this opponent on Sunday. The clash of Zhejiang’s attacking style and Tianjin’s compact style is one which should see a back-and-forth affair, with Zhejiang trying to control the pace of the game and dictate terms, while the visitors will look to capitalize on any mistakes in the transition.
Alberto Quiles tops the scoring for the visitors this season with 6 goals in 10 CSL appearances, and he has been in fine form, scoring 5 of those 6 in his last 5 games. He will be the key man for Tianjin in this match and should be the first name on the team sheet for any bets on an anytime goalscorer.
For those searching for Zhejiang Professional FC vs Tianjin Jinmen Tigers betting tips, we’re going for Over 2.5 goals in this one at 1.73, although Zhejiang’s solid defensive structure and recent improvements in defense under Aloisi suggest that we could well see a Zhejiang win and a clean sheet, and ‘Both Teams to Score - No’ will be taken at 2.11 in the 3-way market.
