Wuhan Three Towns 4-1 Dalian Zhixing – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Dalian Zhixing at 40%, yet other data sources diverge — this Wuhan Three Towns vs Dalian Zhixing fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Analysis
Dalian Zhixing make the trip to Wuhan Sports Centre to face Wuhan Three Towns in Super League, Regular Season - 2. The match kicks off on Friday 13 March 2026 at 11:35 UTC.
Form
Wuhan Three Towns (all games): 1W 1D 8L across 10 Super League fixtures this term — 0.40 PPG. Last five: L D L L L. They are averaging 0.80 goals per game and conceding 2.60 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. However, 2.60 goals conceded per game is a concern — opposing attacks have exploited them regularly. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation.
Wuhan Three Towns's home record at Wuhan Sports Centre: 2W 4D 4L from 10 Super League appearances (1.00 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.30 goals scored and 1.90 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 70% of their home games — an outstanding BTTS rate that is a key data point for this fixture. Their home PPG of 1.00 is noticeably stronger than their overall 0.40 — Wuhan Three Towns are significantly better at Wuhan Sports Centre than their overall form suggests.
Dalian Zhixing have collected 0.70 PPG across 10 Super League outings this season: 1W 4D 5L. Last five: L D D D L. Their scoring rate of 0.90 per game is modest, conceding 1.90 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation.
Dalian Zhixing away from home this season: 1W 5D 4L from 10 away games — 0.80 PPG on the road. Away from home they average 1.20 goals scored and 2.10 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their away games — meaningful support for the Yes angle in this specific context.
Neither side holds a meaningful form edge. The 0.40 vs 0.70 PPG split is negligible — model and market signals should carry more analytical weight for this one.
In terms of goals, both squads have been finding the net consistently (using home/away splits) — Wuhan Three Towns have seen both teams score in 70% of their games, Dalian Zhixing in 60%. That combined rate is a strong statistical case for BTTS Yes as a standalone play.
H2H Analysis
Neither side has dominated this fixture. The last 2 head-to-head meetings have produced 0 wins for Wuhan Three Towns, 0 for Dalian Zhixing and 2 draws — an even split that leaves the H2H largely neutral as a betting input.
The 2 previous meetings have averaged 2.0 goals per game — a neutral rate that provides no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent clash, on 19 Oct 2025, ended 0–0 with a draw.
The head-to-head offers no strong directional steer in either the result or goals markets. Form, the predictive model and current market pricing should carry more weight than the historical record for this fixture.
Trading & In-Play
Wuhan Three Towns — key trading statistics (30 games, 15 at home): they score before half-time in 87% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 67% of the time; BTTS occurs in 67% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 67% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 43%; they fail to score in 33% of games.
Dalian Zhixing — key trading statistics (30 games, 15 at away): they score before half-time in 93% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 80% of the time; BTTS occurs in 60% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 47% of games (away games); they fail to score in 37% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Wuhan Three Towns 60% versus Dalian Zhixing 40%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Wuhan Three Towns 63% | Dalian Zhixing 33%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Wuhan Three Towns 1.80 xG and Dalian Zhixing 1.88 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Wuhan Three Towns attack 0.756 / defence 1.188 | Dalian Zhixing attack 1.157 / defence 1.292. League average goals — home 1.843 / away 1.365. Wuhan Three Towns's attack strength of 0.756 is below the league average — the 1.80 xG projection reflects a team that scores at a discount to the division norm. Dalian Zhixing bring a strong defensive rating of 1.292 — this is suppressing Wuhan Three Towns's projected output below what their attack strength alone would suggest. Data: 31 Wuhan Three Towns games / 31 Dalian Zhixing games used (Blended). A blend of current and prior-season data is applied to stabilise estimates early in the campaign.
Result probabilities: Wuhan Three Towns 37% | Draw 23% | Dalian Zhixing 40%. Fair-value odds: Wuhan Three Towns 2.70 | Draw 4.35 | Dalian Zhixing 2.50. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 23% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 71% | BTTS probability 72% | Total xG 3.68. Over 2.5 is the model's clear signal at 71% — a total xG of 3.68 means the expected score alone exceeds the 2.5 threshold, making the Over not just likely but structurally supported by both sides' attack/defence profiles. BTTS Yes at 72% reflects that both xG figures (1.80 / 1.88) are above the threshold where scoring blanks become the primary outcome — both sides are projected to find the net.
Picks & Verdict
On the Poisson output, Dalian Zhixing are the pick at 40% — marginal model lean. Draw probability of 23% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on Dalian Zhixing if the outright odds are short. The opposing side holds a 37% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
Poisson projects 3.68 total expected goals, pointing to Over 2.5 at 71% probability — reasonable conviction, supported by form averaging 3.2 goals per game.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 72% on Yes. Form rates corroborate: Wuhan Three Towns 70% | Dalian Zhixing 60% BTTS from recent games.
The outsider holds a 37% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should not be treated as one. Proportionate stakes are appropriate given the genuine contest the data projects. The Poisson model is drawing on Blended data (31 games minimum) — early-season projections carry additional uncertainty. Weight the live form and odds signals accordingly.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Wuhan Three Towns vs Dalian Zhixing | Competition: Super League, Regular Season - 2 | Venue: Wuhan Sports Centre • Kick-off: Friday 13 Mar 2026, 11:35 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Wuhan Three Towns 37% | Draw 23% | Dalian Zhixing 40% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 71% | BTTS 72% | xG Wuhan Three Towns 1.80 / Dalian Zhixing 1.88 • Poisson strength factors: Wuhan Three Towns attack 0.756 / def 1.188 | Dalian Zhixing attack 1.157 / def 1.292 | league avg home 1.843 / away 1.365 • Poisson stance: Dalian Zhixing (40%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.80
Wuhan Three Towns xG
Expected Goals
1.88
Dalian Zhixing xG
72%
BTTS
89%
Over 1.5
71%
Over 2.5
50%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
⚠️ This analysis is generated algorithmically from statistical data and is intended for informational purposes only. It does not constitute betting advice. Please gamble responsibly.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Wuhan Three Towns vs Dalian Zhixing kick off?
Wuhan Three Towns vs Dalian Zhixing kicked off at 11:35 on Friday 13 March 2026 at Wuhan Sports Centre.
What was the final score in Wuhan Three Towns vs Dalian Zhixing?
Wuhan Three Towns 4 - 1 Dalian Zhixing.
Where is Wuhan Three Towns vs Dalian Zhixing being played?
The match is being played at Wuhan Sports Centre.
What competition is Wuhan Three Towns vs Dalian Zhixing part of?
Wuhan Three Towns vs Dalian Zhixing is a Regular Season - 2 fixture in the Super League (China).
Who is favourite to win Wuhan Three Towns vs Dalian Zhixing?
Our statistical model gives Wuhan Three Towns a 37% chance of winning, Dalian Zhixing a 40% chance, and a 23% chance of a draw — making Dalian Zhixing the favourite.
Will both teams score in Wuhan Three Towns vs Dalian Zhixing?
Our model estimates a 72% probability that both Wuhan Three Towns and Dalian Zhixing will score (BTTS).
Will Wuhan Three Towns vs Dalian Zhixing have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 71%.
What is the head-to-head record between Wuhan Three Towns and Dalian Zhixing?
Record (2 meetings): Wuhan Three Towns 0W | Draws 2 | Dalian Zhixing 0W.
What form are Wuhan Three Towns and Dalian Zhixing in?
Wuhan Three Towns (all comps): 1W-1D-8L in 10 | 0.40 PPG | GF 0.80 / GA 2.60 | L5 L-D-L-L-L. Dalian Zhixing (all comps): 1W-4D-5L in 10 | 0.70 PPG | GF 0.90 / GA 1.90 | L5 L-D-D-D-L.
🧮 Model Insight
Behind the Numbers
Wuhan Three Towns's attacking strength (0.76x league average) is weighed against Dalian Zhixing's defensive record (1.29x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 1.80. Flip it around — Dalian Zhixing's attack (1.16x) against Wuhan Three Towns's defence (1.19x) — and the away total comes out at 1.88.
The sample (31/31 games) mixes this season and last, since the current campaign is still relatively young.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 1-1, at 9.7%. Close behind: 1-2 (8.0%), 2-1 (7.7%). Together the top three scorelines make up 25% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
Dalian Zhixing Win
37%
2.72
23%
4.30
40%
2.51
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
8.5%
Draw
Most likely
1 – 2
8.0%
Away win
2 – 1
7.7%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.80
Wuhan Three Towns xG
Total xG
3.68
1.88
Dalian Zhixing xG
2.72
37%
Home win
4.30
23%
Draw
2.51
40%
Away win
Goals Markets
88%
Over 1.5
1.14
12%
Under 1.5
8.33
71%
Over 2.5
1.41
29%
Under 2.5
3.45
50%
Over 3.5
2.00
50%
Under 3.5
2.00
31%
Over 4.5
3.23
69%
Under 4.5
1.45
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
72%
BTTS Yes
1.40
28%
BTTS No
3.51
Clean Sheet
15%
6.53
17%
6.06
Win to Nil
6%
17.74
7%
15.18
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2.5 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 2.8 | 1.3 | 0.5 |
| 1 | 4.6 | 8.5 | 8.0 | 5.0 | 2.4 | 0.9 |
| 2 | 4.1 | 7.7 | 7.2 | 4.5 | 2.1 | 0.8 |
| 3 | 2.5 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 2.7 | 1.3 | 0.5 |
| 4 | 1.1 | 2.1 | 2.0 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| 5 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Wuhan Three Towns vs Dalian Zhixing?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 9.7%.
How many goals are Wuhan Three Towns and Dalian Zhixing expected to score?
The model projects 1.80 expected goals for Wuhan Three Towns and 1.88 for Dalian Zhixing, a combined total of 3.68.
How confident is the prediction model for Wuhan Three Towns vs Dalian Zhixing?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 40%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
The Form Picture
Wuhan Three Towns come into this having played 30 games, going 6W 7D 17L for 0.83 points per game. Their last five reads L-D-L-L-L.
On the other side, Dalian Zhixing sit at 1.20 PPG from 30 outings (9W 9D 12L), a run that reads L-D-D-D-L across their last five.
There isn't much between them on recent form — 0.83 PPG for Wuhan Three Towns against 1.20 for Dalian Zhixing. Neither side arrives with a clear form advantage.
Home & Away Splits
Wuhan Three Towns's home form reads 4W 5D 6L across 15 games on their own ground, a 1.13 PPG return.
Away from home, Dalian Zhixing have taken 0.67 points per game from 15 outings (1W 7D 7L). That's a step down from their 1.20 PPG overall record — away form has been the weaker part of Dalian Zhixing's season.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Wuhan Three Towns come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Scoring & Defensive Trends
Wuhan Three Towns are averaging 1.13 goals scored and 2.07 conceded per game recently; Dalian Zhixing are on 1.00 scored and 1.50 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Wuhan Three Towns have seen both teams score in 60% of their recent games.
Last 30 Results — Super League
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Wuhan Three Towns
Current Season
Dalian Zhixing
Current Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Wuhan Three Towns and Dalian Zhixing in coming into this match?
Wuhan Three Towns have gone 6W 7D 17L in their last 30 games (0.83 PPG), while Dalian Zhixing have gone 9W 9D 12L in their last 30 (1.20 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Wuhan Three Towns at home or Dalian Zhixing away?
Wuhan Three Towns's home record (1.13 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Wuhan Three Towns at home: 1.13 PPG; Dalian Zhixing away: 0.67 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
History of the Fixture
On record, these two have faced off 4 times since May 2025 — enough meetings to establish some real patterns. Every recorded meeting has come in Super League. The two were last together as recently as 4 July 2026, so this form is fresh in the memory.
Records & Recent Trends
For context on how one-sided this fixture can get: Wuhan Three Towns won 4-1 on 13 Mar 2026, the biggest margin either side has managed in the series.
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Wuhan Three Towns have gone 1W 1D 0L from 2 meetings on their own ground against Dalian Zhixing — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 4 Meetings
1
Wuhan Three Towns
2
Draws
1
Dalian Zhixing
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Wuhan Three Towns and Dalian Zhixing?
From 4 meetings on record, Wuhan Three Towns have won 1, Dalian Zhixing have won 1, and 2 have been drawn.
When did Wuhan Three Towns and Dalian Zhixing last play each other?
They last met on 4 July 2026, when Dalian Zhixing 3-2 Wuhan Three Towns.
📈 Trading Insight
How These Sides Start
Wuhan Three Towns are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 87% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 20% of those situations.
Dalian Zhixing are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 93% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 47% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 40% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one.
Goals & Clean Sheets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Wuhan Three Towns 67%, Dalian Zhixing 60% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 67% (Wuhan Three Towns) and 47% (Dalian Zhixing). Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 47% and 40% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: Dalian Zhixing in 33%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Wuhan Three Towns home games / Dalian Zhixing away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Wuhan Three Towns play Dalian Zhixing?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 67% of Wuhan Three Towns's games and 60% of Dalian Zhixing's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Wuhan Three Towns vs Dalian Zhixing usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 67% of Wuhan Three Towns's matches and 47% of Dalian Zhixing's.
Do Wuhan Three Towns and Dalian Zhixing tend to score early?
Wuhan Three Towns have had a goal before half-time in 87% of their recent matches, Dalian Zhixing in 93% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Dominant Wuhan Three Towns run riot with a 4-1 hammering of Dalian Zhixing.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Wuhan Three Towns beat Dalian Zhixing 4-1 at Wuhan Sports Centre, Regular Season - 2, in the Super League. With the result on the board, the sections below measure it against everything the model and the numbers projected in advance.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Wuhan Three Towns 1.80 xG and Dalian Zhixing 1.88 xG, a combined 3.68. The scoreboard read 4-1 for 5 actual goals. Wuhan Three Towns beat their projection by 2.2 — clinical relative to the chances the model priced in. Dalian Zhixing landed 0.9 under their projected return. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Wuhan Three Towns attack 0.76 / defence 1.19 against Dalian Zhixing attack 1.16 / defence 1.29, drawn from 31/31 games (Blended).
On the result, the model split it Wuhan Three Towns 37% | Draw 23% | Dalian Zhixing 40%, with Dalian Zhixing to win its most likely call at 40%. The actual Wuhan Three Towns win had been the model's second-ranked read at 37%, so the result diverged from the top call without being a shock.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 71%. The game delivered 5, so it went over — a call the model got right. Over 1.5 had been 89% and landed. Over 3.5 was 50% and came in. On both teams to score, the model sat at 72% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 48% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Wuhan Three Towns 63%, Dalian Zhixing 33%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 50%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Wuhan Three Towns's trading profile (30 games, 15 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 60% of their matches — today it did.
Dalian Zhixing's trading profile (30 games, 15 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 40% of their matches — today it did.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Wuhan Three Towns 0.83 PPG, Dalian Zhixing 1.20 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Wuhan Three Towns win broke the near-deadlock. Wuhan Three Towns (home/away splits) scored 4 against a 1.47 average — above their attacking norm and conceded 1 against a 2.07 average — tighter than their form line. Dalian Zhixing (home/away splits) shipped 4 against a 2.07 concession average — a leakier day than usual.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 2 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit). The model got the gist right while missing on the margins.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.