Shanxi Loongs vs Liaoning Flying Leopards, CBA 2025-26, Today Match Prediction
Shanxi Loongs
Liaoning Flying Leopards
Shanxi Zhongyu Look to Defend Home Court Against Liaoning in Key CBA Clash
- Shanxi Zhongyu are 7th in the standings with a 9–7 record from 16 games.
- Liaoning sit 10th with an even 8–8 record after 16 matches.
- Shanxi have won three of their last five games
Shanxi Zhongyu to win
| Tournament: | CBA 2025-26 |
| Live Streaming: | AI Score App |
| Venue: | Shanxi Sports Center (Taiyuan) |
| Tip Off: | 17:05:00 |
Shanxi Loongs vs Liaoning Flying Leopards Basteball Odds
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.40 | 2.84 |
Shanxi Loongs vs Liaoning Flying Leopards Match Prediction & Analysis
Shanxi Zhongyu welcome Liaoning to the Shanxi Sports Center in Taiyuan on 20th January, with tip-off scheduled for 17:05 local time. With both teams fighting to solidify their positions in the mid-table, this matchup carries added importance as the regular season progresses and the playoff race begins to take clearer shape.
Head-To-Head Record (Last 5)
Recent meetings between these two sides have often been competitive. Liaoning have edged several close encounters, including a 100–79 win in December 2023 and a narrow 94–95 loss in December 2024. While Liaoning hold the historical edge, games in Taiyuan have generally been tighter and more physical.
Shanxi Loongs vs Liaoning Flying Leopards Over/Under Predictions
Shanxi Loongs vs Liaoning Flying Leopards Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamidou Diallo | 18.3 | 4.6 | 3.5 | 1.6/0.2 |
| Jiwei Zhao | 24 | 3.0 | 7.0 | 1.0/0.1 |
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Shanxi Zhongyu come into this contest with mixed but encouraging recent form. They picked up a strong 104–83 home win over Fujian in their latest outing, showing their ability to control games when their offense clicks. However, back-to-back losses against Beijing and Shanghai earlier in the month highlighted some defensive lapses, particularly against teams that push the pace.
Across the season, Shanxi have scored 1441 points while conceding 1395, reflecting a generally balanced profile but one that still leaves little margin for error. At home in Taiyuan, Shanxi tend to play with greater confidence and tempo, often relying on aggressive perimeter shooting and quick ball movement to unsettle opponents.
Against Liaoning, Shanxi will aim to start fast and avoid falling into long scoring droughts. Limiting turnovers and protecting the paint will be key if they want to make full use of home-court advantage.
Liaoning Flying Leopards Preview
Liaoning arrive in Taiyuan searching for stability after an up-and-down stretch of results. Their most recent game ended in an 87–83 loss to Shenzhen, following a narrow win over Xinjiang. Defeats to Qingdao and Guangdong earlier this month further exposed their struggles against disciplined defensive teams.
With 1306 points scored and 1341 conceded, Liaoning have been slightly outscored overall this season. While they remain capable of strong performances, their offense has been inconsistent, particularly on the road. Defensive rebounding and shot selection have been recurring concerns during their recent slump.
Despite these issues, Liaoning will take confidence from their head-to-head record against Shanxi. If they can slow the game down and force Shanxi into half-court situations, they will believe they have a chance to grind out a result.
Liaoning Flying Leopards Spread Predictions
Shanxi Loongs vs Liaoning Flying Leopards Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Marcos Knight |
| SG | Hamidou Diallo |
| SF | Hailong Jiao |
| PF | Yumiti Sedak |
| C | Chuanxing Liu |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Jiwei Zhao |
| SG | Dezmine Wells |
| SF | Yuxing Jiang |
| PF | Eric Moreland |
| C | Hao Fu |
SHANXI LOONGS vs LIAONING FLYING LEOPARDS
Winning PredictionThis matchup appears evenly balanced, but Shanxi Zhongyu’s home form and slightly better recent momentum give them a narrow advantage. Liaoning’s inconsistency, especially away from home, could prove costly if Shanxi manage to impose their rhythm early.
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