The encounter between Tianjin Teda and Dalian Zhixing in the China Super League on 31.05.2026 is set to be a thrilling match. With both teams displaying comparable skill levels this season, our in-depth analysis explores what each team needs to do to secure a win. We’ve reviewed previous matchups, current form, and key players from both Tianjin Teda and Dalian Zhixing. Be sure to read our prediction, as it could help guide your decisions on which team, Tianjin Teda or Dalian Zhixing, might have the upper hand.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Chongqing Tongliang Long | 14 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 17/13 | 24 |
| 3 | Dalian Zhixing | 14 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 21/24 | 22 |
| 4 | Yunnan Yukun | 14 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 26/23 | 20 |
| 14 | Qingdao Jonoon | 14 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 20/22 | 10 |
| 15 | Wuhan Three Towns | 14 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 21/29 | 7 |
| 16 | Tianjin Teda | 14 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 18/21 | 2 |
Key Player Statistics: Tianjin Teda vs Dalian Zhixing
Tianjin Teda vs Dalian Zhixing Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super League | Tianjin Teda | Dalian Zhixing | 16.08.2025 | 2-0 |
| Super League | Dalian Zhixing | Tianjin Teda | 12.04.2025 | 1-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super League | SHANGHAI SIPG | Tianjin Teda | 23.05.2026 | 1-1 |
| Super League | Tianjin Teda | Henan Jianye | 19.05.2026 | 1-2 |
| Super League | Tianjin Teda | Chengdu Better City | 15.05.2026 | 1-2 |
| Super League | Hangzhou Greentown | Tianjin Teda | 10.05.2026 | 1-1 |
| Super League | Qingdao Youth Island | Tianjin Teda | 05.05.2026 | 1-1 |
| Super League | Tianjin Teda | Wuhan Three Towns | 01.05.2026 | 2-2 |
| Super League | Beijing Guoan | Tianjin Teda | 25.04.2026 | 2-4 |
| Super League | Tianjin Teda | Shandong Luneng | 21.04.2026 | 1-2 |
| Super League | Yunnan Yukun | Tianjin Teda | 17.04.2026 | 0-3 |
| Super League | Tianjin Teda | Qingdao Jonoon | 12.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Super League | Dalian Zhixing | Yunnan Yukun | 26.04.2026 | 1-3 |
| Super League | Shenyang Urban | Dalian Zhixing | 22.04.2026 | 0-1 |
| Super League | Dalian Zhixing | Henan Jianye | 18.04.2026 | 2-1 |
| Super League | Dalian Zhixing | Hangzhou Greentown | 10.04.2026 | 3-0 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Tianjin Teda VS Dalian Zhixing
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Tianjin Teda vs Dalian Zhixing
Bookies' predictions
Tianjin Teda
Betting Intelligence: Tianjin Teda vs Dalian Zhixing
htmlThere are clashes in football, and then there are mismatches. On paper, Tianjin Teda hosting Dalian Zhixing looks dangerously close to the latter — but that's exactly why this game is worth your full attention.
Let's be honest about where Tianjin Teda stand. Just 2 points from 14 league games. Bottom of the table, 16th position, fighting for survival with every match feeling like a final. The pressure inside that stadium will be real and raw.
Dalian Zhixing, meanwhile, sit third in the China Super League with 22 points. They've been scoring freely — 21 goals in 14 games — but they've also been leaking them, conceding 24. Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that this is a comfortable away trip for Dalian. Their defensive fragility is the story casual fans are missing.
Here's what you need to watch for: Tianjin have actually been scoring. Eighteen goals in 14 games for a side with 2 points tells you something shocking. They're losing games they really shouldn't. The goals are going in at both ends, and that's your most important insight heading into this fixture.
The head-to-head history is surprisingly tight. Teda beat Dalian 2-0 in August last year. Before that, it finished 1-1 at Dalian's ground. This is not a team that simply rolls over when these two meet.
Tactically, watch Bruno Xadas pulling strings for Teda in midfield — he leads the team with 3 assists this season and is their most creative outlet. For Dalian, Lü Zhuoyi's 4 yellow cards suggest an aggressive, high-intensity style that could create space for Teda on the counter.
One thing that concerns me about Teda: Wang Xianjun has already picked up a red card this season. With desperation in the air, discipline could unravel fast. The cards market looks genuinely interesting here.
For betting value, I'd look hard at Both Teams to Score — both sides have shown they'll give up goals, and the odds on Draw at 2.90 deserve serious consideration given how unpredictable these two are against each other. My bold prediction: goals before the 30-minute mark and at least one yellow card before half-time.
My call? Dalian Zhixing win narrowly, 2-1, but Teda make them suffer every single minute. This won't be the comfortable away victory the table suggests.
Saturday nights in Chinese football don't get more charged than a relegation side with nothing to lose facing a top-three contender with everything still to play for. Set your alarm — this one deserves to be watched live.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaume Grau | Spain | 29 | Midfielder | 182 | 67 |
| Ba Dun | China PR | 30 | Defender | 181 | 72 |
| Wu Xinghan | China PR | 33 | Defender | 180 | 72 |
| Qi Yuxi | China PR | 25 | Goalkeeper | 189 | 81 |
| Wang Zhenghao | China PR | 25 | Defender | 181 | 78 |
| Yang Fan | China PR | 30 | Defender | 182 | 80 |
| Guo Hao | China PR | 33 | Midfielder | 172 | 66 |
| Xie Weijun | China PR | 28 | Attacker | 190 | 79 |
| Huang Jiahui | China PR | 25 | Defender | 184 | 78 |
| Wang Qiuming | China PR | 33 | Midfielder | 173 | 66 |
| Bruno Xadas | Portugal | 28 | Midfielder | 179 | 72 |
| Guilherme Schettine | Brazil | 30 | Attacker | 180 | 82 |
| Alberto Quiles | Spain | 31 | Attacker | 188 | 76 |
| Sun Ming Him | Hong Kong, China | 25 | Defender | 179 | 78 |
| Aitor Córdoba | Spain | 31 | Defender | 191 cm | 80 kg |
| Wang Xianjun | China PR | 26 | Defender | 188 | 83 |
| Ji Shengpan | China PR | 26 | Attacker | 181 | 75 |
| Yan Bingliang | China PR | 26 | Goalkeeper | 197 | 92 |
| Li Sirong | China PR | 23 | Defender | 178 | 70 |
| Chengjun Cai | China | 21 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huang Zihao | China PR | 24 | 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 |
Tianjin Teda vs Dalian Zhixing match odds
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