Shanghai Port vs Dalian Yingbo prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on July 12, 2026
Super League China
In the 18th round of the Chinese Super League on July 12, 2026, Shanghai Port and Dalian Yingbo will face off. Both sides are hoping to secure a win here.
Shanghai Port vs Dalian Yingbo: Team News and Expert Analysis
The Shanghai giants managed to defend their championship title last season. However, it was immediately clear that winning the title again would not be easy—they started the new campaign with a five-point penalty. More importantly, they were not in top form, having lost more than they won in the spring part of the season. Even after a 2-1 win at Henan, they lost by the same score to Qingdao West Coast.
Dalian finished only eleventh last season with 36 points. This time, having avoided penalties, they are much higher up, in the group of leaders. They have secured a good number of wins, but also suffered several defeats. For example, after a 1-4 loss to Shenhua in the summer, they bounced back with a 3-2 shootout win over Free Towns.
The reigning champions are not impressing at the moment—they average 1.53 goals scored per match but also concede 1.41. Alimi and his teammates have it even worse so far: 1.47 goals scored and 1.82 conceded on average.
Previous Matches: Shanghai Port vs Dalian Yingbo
Last season, SIPG won both of the first head-to-head encounters. But in March, Dalian got revenge, albeit with a narrow 1-0 victory.
The hosts are expected to win, but their opponents are determined to put up a fight. The recommended bet is "over 2.5 total goals" (odds – 1.60).
Shanghai Port vs Dalian Yingbo: Key Stats and Trends
- Shanghai Port have drawn four of their last eight matches
- 76% of SIPG's matches end with goals for both sides, with an average total of 2.94 goals per game
- Dalian Yingbo have lost two of their last seven matches
- 59% of Dalian's matches end with goals for both sides, with an average total of 3.29 goals per game
Shanghai Port vs Dalian Yingbo: Probable Starting Lineups
Shanghai Port play in a 1-5-3-2 formation (probable lineup): Yan Junling - Bao Shimen, Alex Si Yang, Umidjan Yusup, Tyias Browning, Wei Zhen - Matheus Vital, Zhang Yuan, Lu Yongtao - Leonardo, Li Xinxian
Dalian Yingbo play in a 1-4-4-1-1 formation (probable lineup): Liu Weiguo - Mamadou Traore, Bi Jinhao, Mao Weizhe, Lu Zhuoyi - Stanciu, Acheampong, Alimi, Liao Jingtao - Luo Jing - Cephas Malele
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