Dalian Young Boy FC (home)
- Dalian Young Boy FC are currently third in the Chinese Super League 2026, with 18 points from 11 games.
- Guoxu Li has done a remarkable job in building a tough and direct soccer team since taking the helm at Dalian in June 2022.
- His team presses high and plays a fast-paced game, looking for the ball back quickly after possession loss in a 4-4-2 system that has seen them make a terrific start to the Chinese Super League 2026 campaign.
- Dalian have won two and lost three of their last five league matches, and are currently on a two-match losing streak, including a 3-1 away defeat to Qingdao Hainiu one day ago, suggesting a dip in form.
Qingdao West Coast FC (away)
- Qingdao West Coast FC have drawn their last five league games in a row, but are 10th in the table with 10 points from 11.
- Zhi Zheng quickly established a structured, disciplined and risk-minimising system since he took over in January 2026.
- They are a compact team who operate in a 4-4-1-1 or a 4-2-3-1 system, which is designed to stay organised and difficult to break down.
Head-to-Head
Dalian Young Boy FC will be seeking a win at home against Qingdao West Coast FC, having failed to beat them at home seven months ago.
Key Players
- Cephas Malele leads the line well for Dalian with 4 goals in 7 league games and always looks a threat.
- Ghanaian striker Abdul-Aziz Yakubu tops the scoring charts for Qingdao, with 2 in 11.
Betting Insights
- Zheng’s side are on an extraordinary run of 5 consecutive draws in the Chinese Super League.
- Qingdao have scored just four goals in six away games, while Dalian average 1.60 scored and 0.80 conceded per game at home in the league, so there will be chances aplenty for the hosts.
- Dalian are a short 1.68 to take the points on home turf.
- Over 2.5 goals at 1.78 is also appealing, as Qingdao will have to get forward to try and get a result.
- Both teams to score at 1.73 is a little short of the mark, but still seems like a very likely occurrence.
Prediction
- Dalian are strong on their home field and should be able to impose their will on this game.
- Expect the hosts to create chances and potentially end Qingdao’s run of draws.
