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Beijing Royal Fighters vs Shandong Hi-Speed Kirin, CBA 2025-26, Today Match Prediction

National Olympic Sports Center

Will Shandong outplay Beijing?

  • Shandong Hi-Speed Kirin has a 70% win rate against the Beijing Royal Fighters.
  • Beijing Royal Fighters average 101.9 points at home while playing against the Shandong Hi-Speed Kirin.
  • In the last five matches, Shandong Hi-Speed Kirin has won one and lost four matches.

Tournament: CBA 2025-26 | Venue: National Olympic Sports Center | Tip Off: 17:05:00

Live Streaming: Courtside 1891

Shandong Hi-Speed Kirin to win.


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Beijing Royal Fighters

In their recent CBA matchup, the Beijing Royal Fighters delivered a composed and efficient performance in their 102-89 win over the Shanxi Loongs Fenjiu, controlling the game from the opening quarter and never letting momentum slip.

Jaelen House led the scoring with 25 points, while Grant Riller contributed 20 points. Zhu Songwei, Jin Xin and Shen Zijie added 13 points each, providing balanced scoring support.

Offensively, Beijing shot a balanced 57.8% from the field, including an impressive 56.5% from the perimeter and 88.2% from the free throw line, which was supported by their efficient ball movement (24 assists). Defensively, they controlled the boards 35-26, limiting second chance opportunities and made key defensive stops when needed the most.

With this win Beijing put an end to their four game losing streak and regained momentum in a competitive CBA. Overall, the team averages 88.9 points per game, while dishing out 18.3 assists. Defensively, they record 36.2 rebounds, but allow opponents to score 93.6 points per game.

Shandong Hi-Speed Kirin

Shandong Hi-Speed Kirin put up a gritty defensive fight but fell short in a narrow 80-75 loss to the Liaoning Flying Leopards. Shandong struggled early, trailing 26-17 after the first quarter, which ultimately proved decisive.

DeVaughn Akoon Purcell led the scoring with 22 points, while Sacha Killeya Jones added 19 points and 9 rebounds, but their individual efforts weren’t enough.

Offensively, Shandong just shot 38.1% from the field, a poor 23.3% from the perimeter and lacked consistent shot making in key moments. Defensively, they managed to edge Liaoning 38-37 on the boards, but made key defensive lapses and committed 14 turnovers and 27 fouls down the stretch.

Overall, the team averages 93.8 points per game, while dishing out 20.9 assists. Defensively, they record 39.1 rebounds and allow opponents to just 89.8 points per game.

Beijing Royal Fighters vs Shandong Hi-Speed Kirin Starting Lineups

Position Player Name
PG Jaelen House
SG Grant Riller
SF Jiang Linjun
PF Zhu Songwei
C Shen Zijie
Position Player Name
PG Gao Shiyan
SG DeVaughn Akoon Purcell
SF Chen Linjian
PF Chang Haoran
C Sacha Killeya Jones

Beijing Royal Fighters vs Shandong Hi-Speed Kirin on 15 April 2026 pits control against momentum. Shandong enter in better form with stronger scoring, rebounding, and ball movement, despite coming off a loss. Beijing relies on half-court execution but struggles with consistency. If Beijing dictate tempo, it's close, but Shandong’s depth and rhythm give them a slight edge heading into this matchup.

Shandong Hi-Speed Kirin is currently 8th in the CBA standings with a 23-15 record, while Beijing Royal Fighters is 13th in the standings with a 16-22 record.

In their last five head-to-head matchups, Shandong Hi-Speed Kirin has won two matches, while the Beijing Royal Fighters have won three matches.

Beijing Royal Fighters vs Shandong Hi-Speed Kirin Player Stats

Player Name Points Rebounds Assists Steals/Blocks
Jaelen House 12.3 2.4 3.9 0.9/0.1
DeVaughn Akoon Purcell 17.5 3.1 4.1 1.4/0.3

Shandong Hi-Speed Kirin should win this matchup. Their rebounding and ball movement give them a clear edge over Beijing Royal Fighters, who have struggled with consistency and late-game execution. We are backing the Shandong Hi-Speed Kirin to win this matchup.

Shandong Hi-Speed Kirin to win.

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Author: Eeshan Chettri