Dalian Haiyi vs Dalian Pro: prediction and odds

On July 25, Dalian Haiyi and Dalian Pro square off in a local derby that carries plenty of subtext. Both teams arrive with workmanlike runs of form, though their recent results tell different stories about efficiency, resilience, and the ability to produce goals.

Dalian Haiyi

Dalian Haiyi’s recent five-match stretch reads two wins, one draw, and two losses—a pattern that neatly encapsulates their tendency to alternate between promising spells and sudden letdowns. The most encouraging signs come from their away form: a 1-0 victory over Beijing Renhe and a 2-1 win against Nantong Haimen. In those two outings, Haiyi’s defense was remarkably stingy, allowing zero and two shots on target respectively, and they claimed the points by capitalizing on the few quality chances they created.

At home, however, the picture is far less consistent. Against Beijing Guoan, they controlled the ball for 66% of the match, won nine corners, and fired off nine shots—yet still lost 1-2. That game demonstrated that mere possession is not enough when the opponent punishes rare openings. The 1-1 draw with Shanghai Segenda was even more telling: Haiyi managed only three shots compared to the opposition’s 21, and they salvaged a point thanks to a single precise moment. In short, Dalian Haiyi can dig in and cling to a result, but when facing a team that creates chances steadily, their defense buckles under pressure.

Dalian Pro

Dalian Pro’s recent record—two wins, two draws, one loss—looks steadier on the surface, but the underlying attacking numbers are notably subdued. Two of those matches ended 0-0, against Qingdao Red Lions and Lanzhou Longyuan Athletics. In those games, Pro generated just one and two shots respectively, which directly highlights their limitations in possession-based attacking play. Even in the 2-1 win over Nantong Haimen, they mustered only two shots on target; the result was not built on sustained pressure.

The most recent outing, a 1-2 loss to Shanxi Xiandu, exposed vulnerabilities in set-piece defense and in managing the volume of opponent attacks: Dalian Pro earned a single corner while conceding eleven. On the flip side, they have already proven capable of winning on the road, having beaten Shanghai Segenda 2-1 with ten shots and a decent creative balance. Overall, Dalian Pro currently leans on game management and defensive discipline rather than a relentless attacking output.

Head-to-Head and Statistical Trends

The only recorded meeting between these sides ended 0-0 on May 5, 2026—a result that immediately suggests this derby could drift into a cagey, low-scoring affair. Dalian Pro’s recent form reinforces that tendency: two 0-0 results in their last five games, and the 1-2 loss to Shanxi Xiandu produced only three goals. Dalian Haiyi’s matches have been slightly more prolific, but in four of their last five the total goals did not exceed three (1-2, 0-1, 1-1, 2-0, 1-2). Both teams consistently operate in the 0–3 goal range rather than in high-scoring shootouts.

Prediction and Bet

In this derby, Dalian Haiyi will likely try to seize possession and territory, much as they did against Beijing Guoan. But Dalian Pro, based on their recent run, knows how to smother the tempo and hold a tight scoreline—evident from the two 0-0 draws and the 2-1 win built on minimal shots on target. Given that both teams, over a longer sample of available matches, regularly avoid exchanging four or five goals, and that their only head-to-head ended scoreless, the smart expectation is a cautious game with few goals.

Main prediction: Under 2.5 goals.