Our Nanjing City vs Shenzhen Juniors Prediction: 2-1
Nanjing City vs Shenzhen Juniors in the China Division 1 is scheduled for an 11:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday April 18, 2026. Our forecast points to a 2-1 home win, but considering both teams’ recent scoring patterns, BTTS is a highly likely outcome.
This Nanjing City vs Shenzhen Juniors prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Nanjing City's Last Match – Nantong Zhiyun vs Nanjing City
Nanjing City will be eager to respond after suffering a 0-1 China Division 1 defeat at the hands of Nantong Zhiyun on April 4. In that match, Nanjing City recorded 50% possession and 3 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Nantong Zhiyun | 50% | 0 (2) | - | 39 |
Nanjing City | 50% | 0 (3) | - | 44 |
Shenzhen Juniors's Last Match – Ningbo Professional FC vs Shenzhen Juniors
Shenzhen Juniors will want to continue their winning form after a 3-0 China Division 1 victory over Ningbo Professional FC, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Shenzhen Juniors recorded 41% possession, firing 4 shots at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ningbo Professional FC | 59% | 7 (3) | - | 101 |
Shenzhen Juniors | 41% | 4 (4) | - | 70 |
Nanjing City vs Shenzhen Juniors Stats
Key Stats
| Nanjing City | Shenzhen Juniors | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | Attacking Strength | 0.94 |
| 1.03 | Defence Strength | 1.16 |
| 1.1 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.1 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Nanjing City are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 1.9 conceded per match, while Shenzhen Juniors average 1.1 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.

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