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Dalian Huayi vs Nantong Zhiyun: prediction and stats

League OneRegular Season - 21Kick-off on August 30, 2026 at 11:00 AM (UTC)

Dalian HuayiNantong Zhiyun

The Footlab model makes Nantong Zhiyun the favourite at 38%, against 28% for a draw and 34% for Dalian Huayi. The most likely score is 1-1.

This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Aug 26, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Dalian Huayi vs Nantong Zhiyun?

A very open match: only 92 Elo points separate Dalian Huayi (1,359) and Nantong Zhiyun (1,451).

Dalian Huayi win34 %
Draw28 %
Nantong Zhiyun win38 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Dalian Huayi have 3 wins, 5 draws and 7 defeats; Nantong Zhiyun have 6, 6 and 3.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Dalian Huayi
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 22, 2026Wuxi Wugou(home)2-1League One
Aug 15, 2026Yanbian Longding(away)1-3League One
Aug 8, 2026Heilongjiang Lava Spring(away)1-2League One
Aug 1, 2026Shaanxi Union(home)2-2League One
Jul 26, 2026Suzhou Dongwu(home)0-0League One
Nantong Zhiyun
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 22, 2026Shaanxi Union(home)4-1League One
Aug 16, 2026Suzhou Dongwu(away)0-0League One
Aug 8, 2026Nanjing City(away)1-1League One
Aug 1, 2026Heilongjiang Lava Spring(home)5-1League One
Jul 25, 2026Hebei Kungfu(away)1-1League One

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 3 meetings: 0 Dalian Huayi win(s), 1 draw(s), 2 Nantong Zhiyun win(s).

DateScoreCompetition
Apr 26, 2026Nantong Zhiyun 1-0 Dalian HuayiLeague One
Aug 16, 2025Nantong Zhiyun 2-0 Dalian HuayiLeague One
Apr 26, 2025Dalian Huayi 1-1 Nantong ZhiyunLeague One

Last archived meeting: Nantong Zhiyun vs Dalian Huayi on Apr 26, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Dalian Huayi score 1.2 and concede 1.7 goals per match over their last 15; Nantong Zhiyun score 1.4 and concede 0.9. The model gives a 47% probability of over 2.5 goals and 53% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Dalian Huayi1.21.739/158/15
Nantong Zhiyun1.40.969/156/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Dalian Huayi sit 11th in League One (21 points from 19 matches) and Nantong Zhiyun sit 4th (35 points from 19 matches).

2026 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
4Nantong Zhiyun19982251435
11Dalian Huayi19568253021

Verdict, probable XI and verified absences

The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.

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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.

How does Footlab compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for Dalian Huayi vs Nantong Zhiyun?
The Footlab model makes Nantong Zhiyun the favourite at 38%, against 28% for a draw and 34% for Dalian Huayi.
Where and when is Dalian Huayi vs Nantong Zhiyun played?
Dalian Huayi vs Nantong Zhiyun is played on August 30, 2026 at 11:00 AM (UTC), in the League One.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab model gives a 47% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.

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