Nantong Zhiyun vs Heilongjiang Lava Spring preview and prediction
The match
Heilongjiang Lava Spring travel to Rugao Olympic Sports Center in the League One on Saturday 1 August (12:30 WAT) to face Nantong Zhiyun. Nantong Zhiyun are 2nd with 57 points from 30 games (in the top four), while Heilongjiang Lava Spring sit 14th on 28 points (in the bottom three). A gap of 29 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Nantong Zhiyun's last 5: DWDLW Most recently they drew with Hebei Kungfu 1–1 away. They average 1.2 scored and 1.0 conceded.
Heilongjiang Lava Spring's last 5: DLDLD Most recently they drew with Guangxi Hengchen 4–4 away. On the road they have won 0 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.8 scored and 2.8 conceded.
Nantong Zhiyun arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.5 points a game against 0.5.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 21 March 2026, finished Heilongjiang Lava Spring 1–1 Nantong Zhiyun.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.6 goals: 1.8 for Nantong Zhiyun and 0.8 for Heilongjiang Lava Spring. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 48%, both teams to score at 56%.
Our pre-match pick was Under 3.5 goals – a 73% chance at odds of 1.28. Predicted score: Nantong Zhiyun 1–0 Heilongjiang Lava Spring. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Nantong Zhiyun62%fair 1.61 · @1.68
Draw24%fair 4.22 · @3.45
Heilongjiang Lava Spring14%fair 7.08 · @4.75
2.58Expected goals
1.83Nantong Zhiyun xG
0.75Heilongjiang Lava Spring xG
56%Both score
48%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–014%
2–013%
1–110%
2–110%
3–08%
0–08%
From our goals model: Nantong Zhiyun 1.8 – 0.8 Heilongjiang Lava Spring expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Nantong Zhiyun vs Heilongjiang Lava Spring?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 73% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.28.
Who will win Nantong Zhiyun vs Heilongjiang Lava Spring?
On our numbers Nantong Zhiyun have a 62% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Heilongjiang Lava Spring 14%.
How many goals will there be in Nantong Zhiyun vs Heilongjiang Lava Spring?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 48% likely and both teams score 56% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Nantong Zhiyun vs Heilongjiang Lava Spring?
Our predicted score is Nantong Zhiyun 1–0 Heilongjiang Lava Spring, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is Nantong Zhiyun vs Heilongjiang Lava Spring?
Nantong Zhiyun vs Heilongjiang Lava Spring (League One) kicks off on Saturday 1 August 2026 at 12:30 (West Africa Time) at Rugao Olympic Sports Center.
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.
