Value bet: Shenzhen Juniors to win @ 1.85 – our chance 63% vs 54% implied by the price (edge +17%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Quick tips for this match
ResultShenzhen Juniors to win ✗63% · @1.85
Double chanceShenzhen Juniors or draw ✓85% · @1.18
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗56% · @1.62
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✗75% · @1.25
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗12% · fair 8.02
Shenzhen Juniors vs Ningbo Professional preview and prediction
The match
Shenzhen Juniors host Ningbo Professional in the League One on Sunday 16 August, with kick-off at 12:00 (WAT) at Longhua sports center stadium. Shenzhen Juniors are 5th with 47 points from 30 games (in the top half), while Ningbo Professional sit 10th on 37 points (in the bottom half).
Form guide
Shenzhen Juniors's last 5: WWLDD Most recently they beat Yanbian Longding 1–0 away. 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.
Ningbo Professional's last 5: LLWWW Most recently they lost to Guangxi Hengchen 2–4 at home. They average 1.5 scored and 1.3 conceded.
Ningbo Professional arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.0 points a game against 1.5.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 11 April 2026, finished Ningbo Professional 0–3 Shenzhen Juniors.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.7 goals: 1.9 for Shenzhen Juniors and 0.8 for Ningbo Professional. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 52%, both teams to score at 56%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Shenzhen Juniors 63%, draw 21%, Ningbo Professional 15%.
Safer route: Shenzhen Juniors or draw (85%) at 1.18.
Both teams to score: yes (56%) at 1.62.
Value angle: Shenzhen Juniors to win at 1.85 – 63% on our numbers against 54% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 75% chance at odds of 1.25. Predicted score: Shenzhen Juniors 2–0 Ningbo Professional. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Shenzhen Juniors63%fair 1.58 · @1.85
Draw21%fair 4.69 · @3.40
Ningbo Professional15%fair 6.49 · @3.75
2.73Expected goals
1.91Shenzhen Juniors xG
0.82Ningbo Professional xG
56%Both score
52%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–012%
2–012%
1–110%
2–110%
3–08%
0–07%
From our goals model: Shenzhen Juniors 1.9 – 0.8 Ningbo Professional expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Shenzhen Juniors vs Ningbo Professional?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 75% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Shenzhen Juniors vs Ningbo Professional?
On our numbers Shenzhen Juniors have a 63% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Ningbo Professional 15%.
How many goals will there be in Shenzhen Juniors vs Ningbo Professional?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 52% likely and both teams score 56% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Shenzhen Juniors vs Ningbo Professional?
Our predicted score is Shenzhen Juniors 2–0 Ningbo Professional, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is Shenzhen Juniors vs Ningbo Professional?
Shenzhen Juniors vs Ningbo Professional (League One) kicks off on Sunday 16 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.
