Dalian are a disciplined and determined unit
Dalian Young Boy FC have been a hard-to-beat side on their home turf in Super League 2025, winning four, drawing one and losing two of their opening seven games. This Dalian Young Boy FC vs Zhejiang Professional FC preview highlights just how strong Dalian are at home.
Guoxu Li has provided stability since taking charge in June 2022, and his side will set up to be compact and difficult to play against, frustrating opponents before hitting them on the counter.
Their last two games have seen them edge out Meizhou Hakka 1-0 at home, before a 1-1 draw at home to Beijing Guoan, where they lost on penalties.
Zhejiang are a zippy side
Raul Caneda has brought a new style of play to Zhejiang Professional FC since taking over in January 2025, and they will look to control the game on Monday, pressing hard and looking to dominate possession.
They will also aim to play on the wide areas and create space for Cephas Malele, who has netted four goals in 14 appearances for Dalian Young Boy FC this Super League 2025 campaign.
Zhejiang also come into this game off the back of two results which demonstrate the contrast in styles of these two teams, as they played out a 2-2 home draw with Shanghai Port, before narrowly losing 3-2 away at Henan. Our Dalian Young Boy FC vs Zhejiang Professional FC prediction is that both teams will stick with their established approaches, making for a close contest.
Backing the draw is a good bet
Zhejiang and Dalian are tied on 17 points after 14 games in the Super League 2025, and Zhejiang are in 10th spot on goal difference.
Neither team will have bragging rights over the other, but three points on Monday would go a long way to cement mid-table status for the 2025 Super League. As for the Dalian Young Boy FC vs Zhejiang Professional FC odds, bookmakers expect a tight clash given both teams’ current standings.
A 1-1 correct score prediction would not surprise anyone, as these teams drew 1-1 four months ago in the Super League 2025, and there’s little to separate them—hence our Dalian Young Boy FC vs Zhejiang Professional FC prediction leans toward another stalemate.
Over 2.5 goals could be a value bet, as Dalian have scored and conceded an average of 1.14 goals per home game this season, while Zhejiang have conceded 2 goals per match on the road.
Zhejiang’s top marksman Yudong Wang has eight goals in 13 games in 2025, while Cephas Malele is the best performer in Dalian’s ranks, with four in 14. For those looking for more insights, check out the latest Dalian Young Boy FC vs Zhejiang Professional FC betting tips.
Franko Andrijasevic brings the creativity to Zhejiang’s team, having registered three assists in their most recent five matches.
