Shanghai Sharks vs Beijing Royal Fighters, CBA 2025-26, Today Match Prediction
Shanghai Sharks
Beijing Royal Fighters
Can Shanghai Make it Four Straight Wins Over Beijing?
- Shanghai Jiushi Sharks have a 56% win rate against the Beijing Royal Fighters.
- Shanghai Jiushi Sharks average 110.2 points at home while playing against the Beijing Royal Fighters.
- In the last five matches, Beijing Royal Fighters have lost one and won four matches.
Shanghai Jiushi Sharks to win.
| Tournament: | CBA 2025-26 |
| Live Streaming: | AI Score App, Courtside 1891 |
| Venue: | Pudong Yuanshen Gymnasium |
| Tip Off: | 17:05:00 |
Shanghai Sharks vs Beijing Royal Fighters Basteball Odds
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Shanghai Sharks vs Beijing Royal Fighters Match Prediction & Analysis
The Shanghai Jiushi Sharks host the Beijing Royal Fighters on 11 March 2026 in a key CBA matchup. Shanghai enters in stronger form with an excellent home record, while Beijing looks to rebound from a narrow loss. Recent meetings favor Shanghai, meaning Beijing must tighten defense and improve scoring efficiency to challenge them.
Current Standings: Shanghai Jiushi Sharks is currently 2nd in the CBA standings with a 19-4 record, while the Beijing Royal Fighters is 13th in the standings with a 11-12 record.
Head-to-Head Matches: In the last five head-to-head matchups, Beijing Royal Fighters have won two matches, while the Shanghai Jiushi Sharks have won three matches.
Shanghai Sharks vs Beijing Royal Fighters Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Lofton Jr | 14.2 | 6.5 | 3.7 | 1/0.4 |
| Reggie Perry | 16 | 9.1 | 2.3 | 0.9/0.5 |
Teams Preview
Shanghai Sharks Preview
The Shanghai Jiushi Sharks delivered a strong all around performance to defeat the Guangdong Southern Tigers 94-84 in their CBA matchup by setting the tone early.
Hassan Whiteside delivered a standout performance, scoring 28 points and 13 rebounds, while Zhang Zhenlin added 23 points and Kenneth Lofton Jr added 22 points, showcasing their offensive fire power.
Shanghai’s dominance on the boards proved decisive. They outrebounded Guangdong 47-34, including 18 offensive rebounds, which created multiple second chance scoring opportunities. Ball movement was another strength, with the Sharks recording 23 assists compared to Guangdong’s 17, helping maintain offensive rhythm throughout the game. They also forced the host to commit 16 turnovers and 21 fouls, causing multiple momentum swings and points off turnovers.
Ultimately, Shanghai’s rebounding dominance, early scoring burst, and balanced offense secured a convincing victory against one of the CBA’s traditional powerhouses. Overall, the team averages 95 points per game, while dishing out 22.6 assists per game. Defensively, they are dominant on the board, recording 45.2 rebounds and allows opponents to just 80.2 points per game.
Beijing Royal Fighters Preview
The Beijing Royal Fighters suffered a narrow 79-75 defeat to the Ningbo Rockets in their CBA matchup, struggling to maintain offensive consistency in the closing stages.
Reggie Perry led Beijing with 20 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists, while Liao Sanning and Grant Riller added 16 points apiece, but their efforts weren’t enough as they lacked enough support from the remaining cast.
Offensively, the Royal Fighters shot 46.6% from the field, but struggled with 26.7% from the perimeter and 65.4% from the free throw line. Defensively, they got outrebounded 34-30, giving away easy points in the paint and committed 9 crucial turnovers and 20 fouls down the stretch.
Despite the late push, the Royal Fighters could not overturn the deficit. This result highlighted Beijing’s difficulty maintaining offensive rhythm in tight moments. Overall, the team averages 86.6 points per game, while dishing out 18 assists. Defensively, they record 36.6 rebounds, but allow opponents to score 91.7 points per game.
Shanghai Sharks vs Beijing Royal Fighters Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Xie Liyongwei |
| SG | Brandon Goodwin |
| SF | Zhang Zhenlin |
| PF | Kenneth Lofton Jr |
| C | Hassan Whiteside |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Liao Sanning |
| SG | Grant Riller |
| SF | Jiang Linjun |
| PF | Zhu Songwei |
| C | Reggie Perry |
SHANGHAI SHARKS vs BEIJING ROYAL FIGHTERS
Winning PredictionShanghai’s strong home form, deeper rotation, and consistent scoring give them a major edge. Beijing can compete if their defense holds and perimeter shots fall, but Shanghai’s pace and rebounding should ultimately control the game. We are backing Shanghai Jiushi Sharks to win this matchup.
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