Get ready for an electrifying China Super League encounter on 12.07.2026 as SHANGHAI SIPG takes on Dalian Zhixing. With only a slight edge, SHANGHAI SIPG must deliver their best performance. Our detailed match report offers insights into strategies, player forms, and potential game changers. Don’t miss our expert prediction to guide your betting decisions.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Chongqing Tongliang Long | 17 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 21/19 | 27 |
| 3 | Dalian Zhixing | 17 | 8 | 1 | 8 | 25/31 | 25 |
| 4 | Yunnan Yukun | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 31/29 | 24 |
| 11 | Sichuan Jiuniu | 17 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 22/31 | 17 |
| 12 | SHANGHAI SIPG | 17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 26/24 | 15 |
| 13 | Henan Jianye | 17 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 18/22 | 15 |
Key Player Statistics: SHANGHAI SIPG vs Dalian Zhixing
SHANGHAI SIPG vs Dalian Zhixing Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super League | Dalian Zhixing | SHANGHAI SIPG | 20.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| Super League | Dalian Zhixing | SHANGHAI SIPG | 22.11.2025 | 0-1 |
| Super League | SHANGHAI SIPG | Dalian Zhixing | 26.06.2025 | 3-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super League | Qingdao Youth Island | SHANGHAI SIPG | 04.07.2026 | 2-1 |
| Super League | Henan Jianye | SHANGHAI SIPG | 27.06.2026 | 1-2 |
| FA Cup | Shanghai Second | SHANGHAI SIPG | 19.06.2026 | 1-2 |
| Super League | Shenyang Urban | SHANGHAI SIPG | 29.05.2026 | 3-2 |
| Super League | SHANGHAI SIPG | Tianjin Teda | 23.05.2026 | 1-1 |
| Super League | Chengdu Better City | SHANGHAI SIPG | 19.05.2026 | 0-1 |
| Super League | SHANGHAI SIPG | Hangzhou Greentown | 15.05.2026 | 2-2 |
| Super League | Beijing Guoan | SHANGHAI SIPG | 10.05.2026 | 2-2 |
| Super League | SHANGHAI SIPG | Sichuan Jiuniu | 06.05.2026 | 1-1 |
| Super League | Qingdao Jonoon | SHANGHAI SIPG | 02.05.2026 | 3-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super League | Dalian Zhixing | Wuhan Three Towns | 04.07.2026 | 3-2 |
| Super League | Dalian Zhixing | Shanghai Shenhua | 28.06.2026 | 1-4 |
| FA Cup | Langfang Glory City | Dalian Zhixing | 19.06.2026 | 1-1 |
| Super League | Tianjin Teda | Dalian Zhixing | 31.05.2026 | 1-0 |
| Super League | Dalian Zhixing | Chengdu Better City | 23.05.2026 | 2-0 |
| Super League | Sichuan Jiuniu | Dalian Zhixing | 19.05.2026 | 1-1 |
| Super League | Dalian Zhixing | Qingdao Youth Island | 15.05.2026 | 2-3 |
| Super League | Qingdao Jonoon | Dalian Zhixing | 10.05.2026 | 3-1 |
| Super League | Beijing Guoan | Dalian Zhixing | 06.05.2026 | 3-0 |
| Super League | Dalian Zhixing | Chongqing Tongliang Long | 01.05.2026 | 1-0 |
Comparative Team Statistics: SHANGHAI SIPG VS Dalian Zhixing
Last 20 Matches Statistics: SHANGHAI SIPG vs Dalian Zhixing
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: SHANGHAI SIPG vs Dalian Zhixing
Shanghai SIPG are in trouble. Sitting 12th in the China Super League with just 15 points from 17 games, this is a team that simply cannot afford another slip. And yet, here comes Dalian Zhixing — third in the table, full of confidence, and with a point to prove on the road.
This fixture carries real weight. SIPG's home fans will be anxious. Dalian's traveling support will sense blood. That tension alone makes this one worth watching.
Don't be fooled by SIPG's home advantage. Their recent form is genuinely concerning. They've lost to Qingdao Youth Island, Shenyang Urban, and Chongqing Tongliang Long in recent weeks — teams they should be beating. Only one win in their last five Super League outings tells you everything about where this club is right now.
Here's what you need to watch for — the head-to-head record is quietly alarming for SIPG fans. Dalian won the last meeting between these sides, beating SIPG 1-0 back in March. That victory came at Dalian's ground. Now they travel to Shanghai, but their confidence is sky-high after that result.
The surprising stat? Dalian have conceded 31 goals in 17 games — more than almost anyone in the top half — yet they sit third. They score, they concede, and they keep winning enough to stay in the race. That tells me this game could be open and chaotic. Both teams have shown they can ship goals under pressure.
Tactically, keep your eye on Dalian's C. Malele. Seven goals in 13 appearances is a devastating return. SIPG's defensive record looks decent on paper with 24 goals conceded, but they've been leaking points in ways that suggest structural problems at the back. Malele and Acheampong — who adds five more goals — give Dalian a genuine cutting edge that SIPG's midfield, reliant on Mateus Vital's creativity, may struggle to match.
I'll also flag this for betting-focused readers — SIPG have multiple players on yellow card warnings, including Yusup Umidjan and Lu Yongtao both already on five bookings. A card in this high-pressure game feels very likely. The cards market is worth exploring here.
The odds paint SIPG as clear favorites at 1.75, but I think the bookmakers are being too generous to the hosts given current form. Dalian at 4.00 represents genuine value. I'm backing Dalian Zhixing to win this one. Their attacking threat is real, their motivation is strong, and SIPG look like a side without answers right now.
My bold prediction — Malele scores, SIPG concede first, and the Pujiang Stadium falls silent early. A 1-2 Dalian away win feels written in the stars this week.
Saturday night football with genuine stakes. Don't miss this one.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mateus Vital | Brazil | 28 | Midfielder | 177 | 72 |
| Yue Xin | China PR | 30 | Defender | 180 | 70 |
| Chen Wei | China PR | 28 | Goalkeeper | 188 | 80 |
| Yan Junling | China PR | 35 | Goalkeeper | 191 | 83 |
| Wei Zhen | China PR | 29 | Defender | 188 | 78 |
| Zhang Linpeng | China PR | 37 | Defender | 185 | 80 |
| Liu Xinxiang | China PR | 26 | Attacker | 183 cm | 70 kg |
| Zhang Yuan | China PR | 36 | Defender | 187 cm | 76 kg |
| Li Shuai | China PR | 31 | Defender | 180 | 75 |
| P. Ampem | Ghana | 28 | Midfielder | 169 | 60 |
| Leonardo | Brazil | 29 | Attacker | 180 | 76 |
| Gabrielzinho | Brazil | 30 | Midfielder | 171 | 72 |
| Wu Lei | China PR | 34 | Attacker | 174 | 66 |
| Liu Zhurun | China PR | 24 | Attacker | 183 | 72 |
| K. Aziangbe | Togo | 22 | Midfielder | 186 | 73 |
| Lu Yongtao | China PR | 26 | Midfielder | 185 | 73 |
| Yusup Umidjan | China PR | 22 | Defender | 182 | 79 |
| Jiwen Kuai | China PR | 20 | Attacker | 174 | 74 |
| Bao Shimeng | China PR | 23 | Defender | 170 | 60 |
| X. Yang | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huang Zihao | China PR | 25 | Goalkeeper | 191 | 85 |
| Lü Zhuoyi | China PR | 25 | Defender | 178 | 65 |
| M. Traoré | Mali | 31 | Defender | 190 | 83 |
| Li Ang | China PR | 32 | Defender | 188 | 88 |
| Wen Jiabao | China PR | 27 | Defender | 177 | 65 |
| Lü Peng | China PR | 36 | Midfielder | 182 | 76 |
| Yang Mingrui | China PR | 19 | Midfielder | 180 | 65 |
| N. Stanciu | Romania | 33 | Midfielder | 173 | 72 |
| I. Alimi | Albania | 32 | Midfielder | 186 | 81 |
| F. Acheampong | Ghana | 32 | Midfielder | 172 | 70 |
| C. Malele | Switzerland | 32 | Attacker | 185 | 83 |
| Liao Jintao | China PR | 26 | Midfielder | 180 | 65 |
| Feng Jin | China PR | 32 | Attacker | 179 | 72 |
| Cao Haiqing | China PR | 32 | Defender | 174 | 69 |
| Zhu Pengyu | China PR | 21 | Attacker | 165 | 44 |
| Liu Weiguo | China PR | 34 | Goalkeeper | 198 | 90 |
| Sun Kangbo | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a | |
| Torstein Bjartarson Østergaard | Faroe Islands | 27 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Yan Yihan | China PR | 20 | Midfielder | 179 | 69 |
| Zhang Huachen | China PR | 28 | Midfielder | 176 | 68 |
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