Nanjing City vs Shenzhen Juniors prediction & analysis
51%
Footrivo pick
Both teams to score
Fair pick · fair odds 1.95 · bookmaker 1.75
3/10Rating
1.75Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultNanjing City to win40% · @2.30
Double chanceEither team to win76% · @1.33
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score51% · @1.75
GoalsUnder 2.5 goals71% · fair 1.41
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–015% · fair 6.65
Nanjing City vs Shenzhen Juniors preview and prediction
The match
Shenzhen Juniors travel to Wutaishan Stadium in the League One on Saturday 18 April (12:30 WAT) to face Nanjing City. Nanjing City are 12th with 34 points from 30 games (in the bottom half), while Shenzhen Juniors sit 5th on 47 points (in the top half). A gap of 13 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Nanjing City's last 4: DLDW Most recently they drew with Heilongjiang Lava Spring 1–1 away. Goals have dried up – just 0.8 per game.
Shenzhen Juniors's last 4: WWLW Most recently they beat Ningbo Professional 3–0 away. They average 1.3 scored and 1.0 conceded. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Shenzhen Juniors arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.3 points a game against 1.3.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 1.9 goals: 1.0 for Nanjing City and 0.9 for Shenzhen Juniors. That points to a tight game – under 2.5 goals is 71% likely.
Betting angles
Win chances: Nanjing City 40%, draw 24%, Shenzhen Juniors 35%.
Both teams to score: yes (51%) at 1.75.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 51% chance at odds of 1.75. Predicted score: Nanjing City 1–1 Shenzhen Juniors. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Nanjing City40%fair 2.48 · @2.30
Draw24%fair 4.11 · @3.00
Shenzhen Juniors35%fair 2.83 · @2.75
1.88Expected goals
0.99Nanjing City xG
0.89Shenzhen Juniors xG
51%Both score
29%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
0–015%
1–015%
0–114%
1–113%
2–07%
2–17%
From our goals model: Nanjing City 1.0 – 0.9 Shenzhen Juniors 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
Nanjing City to win
40%
2.48
2.30
Double chance
Either team to win
76%
1.32
1.33
Both teams to score
Both teams to score
51%
1.95
1.75
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals
56%
1.78
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals
71%
1.41
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals
88%
1.14
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time
52%
1.94
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Draw / FT Draw
23%
4.29
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–0
15%
6.65
–
Form
Nanjing City – last 4
DLDW
12 Apr
@ Heilongjiang Lava Spring
1–1
D
4 Apr
@ Nantong Zhiyun
0–1
L
21 Mar
vs Yanbian Longding
0–0
D
15 Mar
vs Changchun Yatai
2–1
W
0.8Scored / game
0.8Conceded / game
50%Both scored
25%Over 2.5
Shenzhen Juniors – last 4
WWLW
11 Apr
@ Ningbo Professional
3–0
W
4 Apr
vs Yanbian Longding
1–0
W
20 Mar
@ Wuxi Wugou
0–4
L
15 Mar
vs Shaanxi Union
1–0
W
1.3Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
0%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Nanjing City and Shenzhen Juniors.
What is the prediction for Nanjing City vs Shenzhen Juniors?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 51% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.75.
Who will win Nanjing City vs Shenzhen Juniors?
On our numbers Nanjing City have a 40% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Shenzhen Juniors 35%.
How many goals will there be in Nanjing City vs Shenzhen Juniors?
We expect about 1.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 29% likely and both teams score 51% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Nanjing City vs Shenzhen Juniors?
Our predicted score is Nanjing City 1–1 Shenzhen Juniors, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 1.9 goals in total.
When is Nanjing City vs Shenzhen Juniors?
Nanjing City vs Shenzhen Juniors (League One) kicks off on Saturday 18 April 2026 at 12:30 (West Africa Time) at Wutaishan 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.
