Our Shanghai Shenhua vs Dalian Young Boy Prediction: 3-1
Shanghai Shenhua vs Dalian Young Boy in the China Super League is scheduled for an 09:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday March 7, 2026. A 3-1 win for the home side is our expected outcome, though over 2.5 goals could be a valuable alternative given both teams' scoring form.
This Shanghai Shenhua vs Dalian Young Boy 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
Shanghai Shenhua's Last Match – Buriram United vs Shanghai Shenhua
Shanghai Shenhua must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 0-2 AFC Champions League Elite defeat against Buriram United on February 17. In that match, Shanghai Shenhua controlled 31% of possession and managed 4 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Buriram United | 69% | 9 (4) | 2.07 | 64 |
 Shanghai Shenhua | 31% | 4 (3) | 0.74 | 41 |
Dalian Young Boy's Last Match – Dalian Young Boy vs Shanghai Port
Dalian Young Boy will be eager to respond after suffering a 0-1 China Super League defeat at the hands of Shanghai Port on November 22. In that match, Dalian Young Boy had 56% possession and 9 attempts at goal, with 0 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dalian Young Boy | 56% | 9 (0) | 0.63 | 0 |
 Shanghai Port | 44% | 8 (2) | 1.25 | 0 |
Shanghai Shenhua vs Dalian Young Boy Stats
Key Stats
| Shanghai Shenhua | Dalian Young Boy | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.43 | Attacking Strength | 0.88 |
| 0.8 | Defence Strength | 1.15 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 0.7 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.1 | Average Scored | 0.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Shanghai Shenhua are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Dalian Young Boy average 0.9 scored and 1.9 conceded per game.
Shanghai Shenhua 11-14
Dalian Young Boy 9-19
What are the odds for this match?
Shanghai Shenhua to win: @1.363
Draw: @5.25
Dalian Young Boy to win: @7
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