Dalian Pro vs Zhejiang Professional FC Prediction: Expecting Both Sides To Get On The Scoreboard

Dalian Pro plays host to Zhejiang Professional FC at the Dalian Sports Center Stadium in the 9th round of the Super League.

Will the Blue Hawks be able to get back to winning ways by claiming a comfortable win at home, or will they succumb to a disappointing defeat?

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

Dalian Pro

Form: LLDLD

The Blue Hawks made the trip to Zhengzhou Hanghai Stadium to face off with Henan FC in their recent match, and their intentions of recording a resounding result fell short as they succumbed to a 1:0 defeat to drop all three points, which extended their losing run to two matches.

Prior to that, their hopes of salvaging a point in a match against Shenzhen FC on the road were completely dashed by a last-minute goal from Frank Acheampong that saw them succumb to a narrow 2:1 defeat despite appearing to be the more efficient side.

While their first win at home came against Nantong Zhiyun FC in the first round of the Super League, winning 2:1, they have since gone on to record three consecutive draws at the Dalian Sports Center Stadium to accumulate six points, which has seen them in good form, but they will be hoping to get back to winning ways.

In the standings, they presently occupy 14th place with 6 points, level on points with relegation-threatened Nantong Zhiyun FC in 15th place, and are three points adrift of an 8th place finish.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-3-3

W. Yan; Z. Wang, L. Longchang, V. Nunez, Y. He; L. Peng, B. Tsonev, J. Huang; L. Lin, C. Manzoki, S. Mamba

Zhejiang Professional FC

Form: DLWDL

Going into this game, the Green Giants managed to avert an unfavorable outcome in their recent match against Qingdao Hainiu FC on the road as they came back from two goals down in the first half to being level in the second half thanks to Nyasha Mushekwi's brace, which saw them salvage a point in a 2:2 draw.

Prior to that, they were up against table-toppers Shanghai Port FC at home, and despite putting on a convincing performance coupled with the unwavering support of their fans, it wasn't enough to see them avoid defeat as they succumbed to a 2:1 loss.

On the road, they've tried to maintain a consistent form despite their floundering performance that has seen them record two losses, two draws, and a win to accumulate four points, making for an improved showing moving forward. It's also worth mentioning they are on a three-match unbeaten run and will hopefully want to extend that run to four matches by claiming a convincing win in this clash.

In the standings, they presently occupy 16th place with 5 points in the relegation zone and are only a point less from safety, while securing all three points here could possibly see them move up to 12th place.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

B. Zhao; D. Yu, L. Nok Hang, Lucas, Y. Xin; G. Bin, Z. Jiaqi; L. Tixiang, Andrijasevic, S. Ji; N. Mushekwi 

Match Facts

• Dalian Pro are unbeaten in their last four home matches in the Super League.
• Zhejiang Professional FC have not suffered defeat in their last four away matches against Dalian Pro.
• Dalian Pro averages 1 goal per game when playing at home, while Zhejiang Professional FC averages 1.2 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In their last 11 meetings, Dalian Pro have won three times, Zhejiang Professional FC have won three times, and there have been five draws, with the goal difference being 13-12 in favor of Zhejiang Professional FC.

Expert Betting Tips

Zhejiang Professional FC are far from fulfilling expectations, as their underwhelming start to the season has only equated to a disastrous and not prosperous one if nothing is done to address their staggering performance, which three quarters into the season could lead to them flirting with relegation.

Dalian Pro are slight underdogs with bookmakers at home due to the fact that they have lost two consecutive matches against their opponent in this clash, which could as well derail them from getting back to winning ways. Though they have not suffered a loss in their last four home matches, taking motivation from that could see them avert the worst-case scenario, defeat.

In six of Dalian Pro's matches against Zhejiang Professional FC, they have only failed to find the back of the net in two of those matches, which saw them lose 1:0 in both fixtures, and there's no doubt they'll fancy their chances of getting one past their opponent, who has the joint-worst defense this season, which has them ranked third with 13 goals conceded in nine matches.

However, there's also no doubting the capabilities of Zhejiang Professional FC to also get on the scoreboard here, which makes us inclined to think that this match will see goals on both ends of the pitch, making the 'both teams to score - yes' wager likely to occur here.

• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.96
• Zhejiang Professional FC Corners - Over 3.5 for 1.61
• Full-time Result - Draw for 3.15