Liaoning Flying Leopards vs Shanghai Sharks, CBA 2025-26, Today Match Prediction
Liaoning Flying Leopards
Shanghai Sharks
Are Shanghai Jiushi Sharks Ready to Deliver a Statement Win?
- Liaoning Flying Leopards have a 71.1% win rate against the Shanghai Jiushi Sharks.
- In the last five matches, Shanghai Jiushi has lost one and won four matches.
- Liaoning averages 105.9 points at home, while playing against Shanghai Jiushi.
Shanghai Jiushi Sharks to win.
| Tournament: | CBA 2025-26 |
| Live Streaming: | Courtside 1891 |
| Venue: | Liaoning Stadium |
| Tip Off: | 17:05:00 |
Liaoning Flying Leopards vs Shanghai Sharks Basteball Odds
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | NA | NA |
Liaoning Flying Leopards vs Shanghai Sharks Match Prediction & Analysis
Liaoning Flying Leopards face Shanghai Jiushi Sharks on 31 December 2025 in a high-profile CBA matchup. Shanghai enter in strong form after dominant recent wins, while Liaoning look to rebound and reassert their defensive identity. Expect a physical, tactical battle where rebounding, turnovers, and late-game execution will likely decide the outcome.
Shanghai Jiushi Sharks is currently 1st in the CBA standings with a 6-2 record, while the Liaoning Flying Leopards is 7th in the standings with a 4-4 record.
In the last five head-to-head matchups, Shanghai Jiushi Sharks has won two matches, while Liaoning Flying Leopards has won three matches and is currently riding a two game winning streak against the Shanghai Jiushi Sharks.
Liaoning Flying Leopards vs Shanghai Sharks Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylon Marcus Brown | 12.5 | 1.8 | 2.4 | 1.0/0.0 |
| Kenneth Lofton Jr | 12.6 | 6.1 | 4.4 | 1.3/0.6 |
Teams Preview
Liaoning Flying Leopards Preview
In the CBA regular-season clash, the Liaoning Flying Leopards fell 93-90 on the road to the Shenzhen Leopards in a tight contest and extended their losing streak to three games.
For Liaoning, Jaylon Marcus Brown scored 27 points with perfect free-throw shooting (10/10) and added 4 rebounds and 3 assists, while Fu Hao chipped in 20 points and 5 boards.
Offensively, Liaoning shot 42.9% from the field, including 34.6% from the perimeter and 90% from the free throw line, while dishing out 16 assists. Defensively, they got outrebounded 38-32 on the boards and committed key 11 turnovers and 17 fouls, which proved costly down the stretch.
Overall, the team has been averaging 84.4 points per game, while dishing out 19.6 assists per game. On the boards, they grab 35 rebounds, but allow opponents to score 85.6 points per game.
Shanghai Sharks Preview
In their CBA regular-season matchup, the Shanghai Jiushi Sharks delivered a dominant performance in a 90-70 road win over the Beijing Royal Fighters. Shanghai set the tone early with a 27-16 first quarter lead and never looked back, maintaining control through all four quarters.
Shanghai’s balanced effort saw all five starters score in double figures, led by Kenneth Lofton’s 18 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Brandon Goodwin flirted with a triple-double, finishing with 17 points, 11 boards and 9 assists to anchor both ends.
Offensively, Shanghai shot 44.3% from the field, hitting 23.8% from the perimeter and 67.6% from the free throw line, supported by their superior ball movement (23 assists). Defensively, they dominated the boards (50-30), scoring second chance opportunities and forced Beijing to commit 12 turnovers and 24 fouls.
Their strong execution on both ends extended their winning momentum and reinforced their standing in the CBA standings. Overall, the team shoots an impressive 92.8 points per game, supported by their efficient ball movement (21.5 assists). Defensively, they are strong on the boards with 43 rebounds and allow opponents to just 80.4 points per game.
Liaoning Flying Leopards vs Shanghai Sharks Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Dez Wells |
| SG | Jaylon Marcus Brown |
| SF | Jiang Yuxing |
| PF | Fu Hao |
| C | Zhang Chenzhifeng |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Kyle Fogg |
| SG | Brandon Goodwin |
| SF | Li Hongquan |
| PF | Kenneth Lofton Jr |
| C | Wang Zhelin |
LIAONING FLYING LEOPARDS vs SHANGHAI SHARKS
Winning PredictionShanghai’s recent defensive form, balanced scoring, and improved rebounding give them a real chance to control tempo. If they limit turnovers and keep Liaoning out of transition, Shanghai can dictate stretches of the game. Expect a grind-it-out battle, with Shanghai executing better late and stealing a narrow win. We are backing the Shanghai Jiushi Sharks to win this matchup.
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