Dalian Inbo vs Zhejiang FC prediction, H2H and probable lineups - June 30, 2025
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One of the fixtures of the 16th round of the Chinese Super League will take place on Monday at the Dalian Sports Center, where the local side Dalian Inbo will host Zhejiang FC. I’m backing a bet on goals in this match, with an enticing odds value.
Match preview
Dalian Inbo are having a tough season and currently sit 11th in the table. After 15 rounds, the team has collected 17 points and possesses one of the worst goal differences among the mid-table sides: 14 goals scored and 24 conceded. Recent results have been anything but stable—just one win in their last five matches and plenty of defensive frailties, especially when facing quick counterattacks. In the last round, they suffered a 0-3 away defeat to Shanghai Port.
Poor finishing, lack of pressing, and gaps between the lines have become chronic issues for Dalian. The team often stalls in phases of positional attack, rarely creating clear-cut chances. Their average output is less than one goal per game, which is particularly worrying ahead of a clash with attacking-minded Zhejiang. Dalian will be motivated at home, but desire alone won’t make up for tactical and structural shortcomings.
Zhejiang FC are confidently holding their spot in the upper mid-table, currently 8th with 20 points. The team is significantly more dangerous going forward—29 goals in 15 matches, averaging almost two per game. Yes, they have their own defensive issues, but their attacking style frequently offsets those lapses. In the most recent round, unlike their opponents, Zhejiang claimed a 3-0 away win over Qingdao Hainiu.
Zhejiang aren’t afraid to play open football: 73% of their matches feature over 2.5 total goals, and both teams score in 67% of their games. The team actively uses the flanks and vertical passes, often bursting into the penalty area from both sides. However, they regularly lose control in midfield, which leads to quick opposition attacks. Nevertheless, their high tempo and attacking confidence make Zhejiang favorites in terms of goal-scoring action.
Probable lineups
- Dalian Inbo: Huang Zihao, Lu Zhouyu, Traore, Jin Pengxiang, Sun Yue, Zhu Pengyu, Mao Wei, Liao Jingtao, Cao Haiqing, Labyad, Malele
- Zhejiang FC: Zhao Bo, Tong Lei, Posignolo, Liu Haofan, Wang Shiqin, Owusu-Sekyere, Ndumbu, Li Tixiang, Sun Gowen, Andrijašević, Wang Yuwei
Match facts and head-to-head
- Both teams scored in 4 of Zhejiang’s last 5 matches
- Dalian concede an average of 1.6 goals per game
- The teams have barely met before—head-to-head stats are largely irrelevant
Prediction
It’s hard to expect a cagey game from these two sides. Dalian have motivation and home support but lack defensive stability. Zhejiang boast a solid attack and a clear tendency for high-scoring matches, but they also regularly offer their opponents opportunities. Given the current form, playing styles, and recent numbers, a bet on both teams to score looks the most logical choice.
