Dalian Zhixing vs Chengdu Better City prediction & analysis
80%
Footrivo pick
Over 1.5 goals
Very strong pick · fair odds 1.25 · bookmaker 1.20 · Won ✓
9/10Rating
1.20Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultChengdu Better City to win ✗57% · @1.86
Double chanceChengdu Better City or draw ✗79% · @1.20
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗59% · @1.57
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓80% · @1.20
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗10% · fair 10.14
Dalian Zhixing vs Chengdu Better City preview and prediction
The match
Dalian Zhixing host Chengdu Better City in the Super League on Saturday 23 May, with kick-off at 13:00 (WAT) at Dalian Suoyuwan Football Stadium. Dalian Zhixing are 1st with 52 points from 30 games (top of the table), while Chengdu Better City sit 2nd on 52 points (in the top four). Only goal difference separates the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Dalian Zhixing's last 5: DLLWL Most recently they drew with Sichuan Jiuniu 1–1 away. Goals have dried up – just 0.8 per game.
Chengdu Better City's last 5: WWWWW Most recently they beat Henan Jianye 3–0 at home. On the road they have won 4 and lost 0 of their last 4. Goals have not been a problem: 2.0 per game. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Chengdu Better City arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 3.0 points a game against 1.2.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.1 goals: 1.1 for Dalian Zhixing and 2.0 for Chengdu Better City. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 58% likely and both teams score in 59% of our simulations.
Safer route: Chengdu Better City or draw (79%) at 1.20.
Both teams to score: yes (59%) at 1.57.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 80% chance at odds of 1.20. Predicted score: Dalian Zhixing 1–1 Chengdu Better City. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Dalian Zhixing21%fair 4.66 · @3.60
Draw22%fair 4.55 · @3.65
Chengdu Better City57%fair 1.77 · @1.86
3.12Expected goals
1.14Dalian Zhixing xG
1.98Chengdu Better City xG
59%Both score
58%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–110%
1–210%
0–19%
0–29%
1–37%
2–16%
From our goals model: Dalian Zhixing 1.1 – 2.0 Chengdu Better City expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Chengdu Better City to win✗
57%
1.77
1.86 ▲
Double chance
Chengdu Better City or draw✗
79%
1.27
1.20
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
59%
1.69
1.57
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
80%
1.25
1.20
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
58%
1.71
1.67
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
63%
1.58
1.44
Half-time result
Chengdu Better City ahead at half-time✗
42%
2.37
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Chengdu Better City / FT Chengdu Better City✗
36%
2.80
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
10%
10.14
–
Form
Dalian Zhixing – last 6
DLLWLW
19 May
@ Sichuan Jiuniu
1–1
D
10 May
@ Qingdao Jonoon
1–3
L
6 May
@ Beijing Guoan
0–3
L
1 May
vs Chongqing Tongliang Long
1–0
W
26 Apr
vs Yunnan Yukun
1–3
L
22 Apr
@ Shenyang Urban
1–0
W
0.8Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Chengdu Better City – last 6
WWWWWW
9 May
vs Henan Jianye
3–0
W
5 May
@ Shenyang Urban
1–0
W
1 May
@ Shanghai Shenhua
3–2
W
21 Apr
vs Yunnan Yukun
2–1
W
17 Apr
@ Wuhan Three Towns
1–0
W
12 Apr
@ Beijing Guoan
2–1
W
2.0Scored / game
0.7Conceded / game
50%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Dalian Zhixing and Chengdu Better City.
What is the prediction for Dalian Zhixing vs Chengdu Better City?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 80% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.20.
Who will win Dalian Zhixing vs Chengdu Better City?
On our numbers Dalian Zhixing have a 21% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Chengdu Better City 57%.
How many goals will there be in Dalian Zhixing vs Chengdu Better City?
We expect about 3.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 58% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Dalian Zhixing vs Chengdu Better City?
Our predicted score is Dalian Zhixing 1–1 Chengdu Better City, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.1 goals in total.
When is Dalian Zhixing vs Chengdu Better City?
Dalian Zhixing vs Chengdu Better City (Super League) kicks off on Saturday 23 May 2026 at 13:00 (West Africa Time) at Dalian Suoyuwan Football Stadium.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
