Dalian Zhixing 3-1 Sichuan Jiuniu: result and AI prediction

Dalian Zhixing – Sichuan Jiuniu, Super League, Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 12:00 PM (GMT). Venue: Dalian Suoyuwan Football Stadium

Dalian Zhixing is #2 in the table (43 pts) and Sichuan Jiuniu #12 (29 pts). 10 places separate the two teams in the table. Dalian Zhixing is unbeaten in its last 5 matches. Sichuan Jiuniu has not won any of its last 5 matches. Last 3 head-to-head meetings: Dalian Zhixing 1, draws 2, Sichuan Jiuniu 0. Their last meeting, on May 19, 2026, ended Sichuan Jiuniu 1-1 Dalian Zhixing.

Dalian Zhixing

Final score3 - 1

Sichuan Jiuniu

AI predicted: 3-1 · Final score: 3-1✓ Exact score

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

Dalian arrive in much better rhythm and have made their home ground a genuine advantage. Their creative core, led by Stanciu, should see more of the ball, but Sichuan are capable of making the match awkward if they stay compact and break quickly. The possible absence of Liao is the main late team-news issue because it would alter Dalian’s balance in midfield. Sichuan need their best defensive discipline away from home and must be clinical on transitions.

Head-to-head analysis

Dalian are unbeaten across the recent meetings, but Sichuan have twice taken a draw from the matchup. That history supports the idea that Dalian may control territory without automatically finding an easy route through.

Form (last 5)

Dalian ZhixingLeague position #2 · 43 ptsD W W

Sichuan JiuniuLeague position #12 · 29 ptsL D D

Dalian Zhixing vs Sichuan Jiuniu stats

	Dalian Zhixing	Sichuan Jiuniu
Played	27	27
Goals scored	42	36
Goals conceded	42	47
Clean sheets	8	4

Last meetings

2026-05-19Sichuan Jiuniu 1-1 Dalian Zhixing
2025-09-14Dalian Zhixing 2-1 Sichuan Jiuniu
2025-04-26Sichuan Jiuniu 1-1 Dalian Zhixing