Guangdong Southern Tigers vs Tianjin Pioneers, CBA 2025-26, Today Match Prediction
Guangdong Southern Tigers
Tianjin Pioneers
Is this the moment Guangdong Southern Tigers claims victory?
- Guangdong Southern Tigers has a 90% win rate against the Tianjin Pioneers.
- Guangdong Southern Tigers average 114.8 points at home, while playing against the Tianjin Pioneers.
- In the last five matches, Tianjin Pioneers have lost two and won three matches.
Guangdong Southern Tigers to win.
| Tournament: | CBA 2025-26 |
| Live Streaming: | Courtside 1891 |
| Venue: | Dongguan Arena |
| Tip Off: | 17:05:00 |
Guangdong Southern Tigers vs Tianjin Pioneers Basteball Odds
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Guangdong Southern Tigers vs Tianjin Pioneers Match Prediction & Analysis
Guangdong Southern Tigers host Tianjin Pioneers on 26 January 2026 in a key CBA matchup. Guangdong enter as heavy favorites with strong recent form and clear historical dominance. Tianjin must slow the tempo, protect the ball, and defend the perimeter to stay competitive, while Guangdong will look to control pace and scoring depth.
Guangdong Southern Tigers is currently 2nd in the CBA standings with a 15-4 record, while Tianjin Pioneers is 15th in the standings with a 6-13 record.
In the last five head-to-head matchups, Tianjin Pioneers has only won one match, while Guangdong Southern Tigers has won four matches.
Guangdong Southern Tigers vs Tianjin Pioneers Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edmond Summer | 21.6 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 1.2/0.1 |
| David Scott James | 17.4 | 10.2 | 3.1 | 0.9/0.4 |
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Guangdong Southern Tigers Preview
Guangdong Southern Tigers delivered a strong offensive showing to defeat Shanxi Loongs Fenjiu 107-97 at the Dongguan Arena in Round 19 of the 2025-26 CBA regular season.
Edmond Summer was the standout player for Guangdong, leading the charge with 22 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists and 2 steals. Wang Shaojie added 17 points, providing offensive support and Jared Sullinger added 14 points and controlled the boards with 9 rebounds.
Offensively, Guangdong managed to convert 50% from the field, including 35.7% from the perimeter and 78.4% from the free throw line, supported by their impressive ball movement (27 assists). Defensively, they got outrebounded 36-38, but they consistently pressured Shanxi’s defense and capitalized on transition opportunities.
The result extended Guangdong’s three game winning streak and strengthened Guangdong’s standing near the top of the CBA table and continued their season momentum. Overall, the team averages 96.5 points per game, while dishing out 22.5 assists. Defensively, they record 42.4 rebounds and allow opponents to just 91 points per game.
Tianjin Pioneers Preview
Tianjin Pioneers battled the Jilin Northeast Tigers in a close CBA contest but fell 93-96 at home despite a strong effort.
David Scott James led the charge with 27 points, 15 rebounds, 5 assists and 2 steals, while Javion Hamlet added 22 points. Lin Ting Chien added 19 points, but their efforts fell short.
Offensively, Tianjin shot 44.9% from the field, 33.3% from the perimeter and 95.2% from the free throw line. Defensively, they showed grit in rebounding, matching Jilin (31-31), but key defensive lapses and poor execution down the stretch made the difference.
Overall, the team has been averaging 91.8 points per game, while dishing out 20.4 assists. Defensively, they record 34.2 rebounds, but allow opponents to score 94.2 points per game.
Guangdong Southern Tigers vs Tianjin Pioneers Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Xu Jie |
| SG | Edmond Summer |
| SF | Cui Yongxi |
| PF | Wang Shaojie |
| C | Tahjere Mccall |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Javion Hamlet |
| SG | Ma Ruyi |
| SF | Ji Yansong |
| PF | David Scott James |
| C | Gao Shiao |
GUANGDONG SOUTHERN TIGERS vs TIANJIN PIONEERS
Winning PredictionGuangdong Southern Tigers are expected to win comfortably. Their offensive depth, pace control, and strong home form give them a clear edge over Tianjin. Unless the Pioneers shoot exceptionally well, Guangdong should pull away in the second half. We are backing the Guangdong Southern Tigers to win this matchup.
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