Shenzhen Juniors vs Nanjing City prediction & analysis
86%
Footrivo pick
Shenzhen Juniors or draw
Very strong pick · fair odds 1.17 · bookmaker 1.20 · Won ✓
10/10Rating
1.20Odds
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Value bet: Shenzhen Juniors to win @ 1.80 – our chance 65% vs 56% implied by the price (edge +17%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Quick tips for this match
ResultShenzhen Juniors to win ✓65% · @1.80
Double chanceShenzhen Juniors or draw ✓86% · @1.20
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓52% · @1.75
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✗80% · fair 1.26
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗17% · fair 5.97
Shenzhen Juniors vs Nanjing City preview and prediction
The match
Nanjing City travel to Longhua sports center stadium in the League One on Sunday 23 August (12:00 WAT) to face Shenzhen Juniors. Shenzhen Juniors are 5th with 47 points from 30 games (in the top half), while Nanjing City sit 12th on 34 points (in the bottom half). A gap of 13 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Shenzhen Juniors's last 5: DWWLD Most recently they drew with Ningbo Professional 0–0 at home. At home they have won 1 and lost 0 of their last 3. Goals have dried up – just 0.8 per game. 4 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Nanjing City's last 5: DDDLL Most recently they drew with Heilongjiang Lava Spring 1–1 at home. On the road they have won 0 and lost 2 of their last 3. Goals have dried up – just 0.7 per game.
Shenzhen Juniors arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.5 points a game against 0.5.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.3 goals: 1.7 for Shenzhen Juniors and 0.6 for Nanjing City. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 41%, both teams to score at 52%. Their recent games have mostly stayed under 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Shenzhen Juniors 65%, draw 20%, Nanjing City 14%.
Safer route: Shenzhen Juniors or draw (86%) at 1.20.
Both teams to score: yes (52%) at 1.75.
Value angle: Shenzhen Juniors to win at 1.80 – 65% on our numbers against 56% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Shenzhen Juniors or draw – a 86% chance at odds of 1.20, above our fair price of 1.17, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Shenzhen Juniors 1–0 Nanjing City. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Shenzhen Juniors65%fair 1.53 · @1.80
Draw20%fair 4.90 · @3.20
Nanjing City14%fair 6.93 · @3.80
2.32Expected goals
1.70Shenzhen Juniors xG
0.62Nanjing City xG
52%Both score
41%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–017%
2–014%
1–110%
0–010%
2–19%
3–08%
From our goals model: Shenzhen Juniors 1.7 – 0.6 Nanjing 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
Shenzhen Juniors to win✓
65%
1.53
1.80 ▲
Double chance
Shenzhen Juniors or draw✓
86%
1.17
1.20
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
52%
1.93
1.75
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
67%
1.48
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
59%
1.69
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
80%
1.26
–
Half-time result
Shenzhen Juniors ahead at half-time✓
44%
2.28
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Shenzhen Juniors / FT Shenzhen Juniors✓
40%
2.51
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–0✗
17%
5.97
–
Form
Shenzhen Juniors – last 6
DWWLDD
16 Aug
vs Ningbo Professional
0–0
D
9 Aug
@ Yanbian Longding
1–0
W
2 Aug
vs Wuxi Wugou
1–0
W
25 Jul
@ Shaanxi Union
0–3
L
17 Jul
@ Suzhou Dongwu
0–0
D
12 Jul
vs Heilongjiang Lava Spring
3–3
D
0.8Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
17%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Nanjing City – last 6
DDDLLL
16 Aug
vs Heilongjiang Lava Spring
1–1
D
8 Aug
vs Nantong Zhiyun
1–1
D
1 Aug
@ Yanbian Longding
1–1
D
25 Jul
@ Changchun Yatai
1–2
L
18 Jul
vs Guangzhou E-Power
0–1
L
11 Jul
@ Dalian Huayi
0–2
L
0.7Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
67%Both scored
17%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Shenzhen Juniors and Nanjing City.
What is the prediction for Shenzhen Juniors vs Nanjing City?
Our pick is Shenzhen Juniors or draw with a 86% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.20.
Who will win Shenzhen Juniors vs Nanjing City?
On our numbers Shenzhen Juniors have a 65% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Nanjing City 14%.
How many goals will there be in Shenzhen Juniors vs Nanjing City?
We expect about 2.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 41% likely and both teams score 52% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Shenzhen Juniors vs Nanjing City?
Our predicted score is Shenzhen Juniors 1–0 Nanjing City, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.3 goals in total.
When is Shenzhen Juniors vs Nanjing City?
Shenzhen Juniors vs Nanjing City (League One) kicks off on Sunday 23 August 2026 at 12:00 (West Africa Time) at Longhua sports center 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.
