Shanxi Loongs vs Guangdong Southern Tigers, CBA 2025-26, Today Match Prediction

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Shanxi Loongs

Shanxi Loongs Fenjiu suffered a heartbreaking 87-86 loss to the Jiangsu Dragons Kentier, in a game that slipped away in the final seconds despite long stretches of control.

Daishen Nix led the scoring with 20 points, while Marcos Knight added 17 points and Jia Mingru added 14 points, but their efforts just fell short.

Offensively, Shanxi shot 48.3% from the field, including 35% from the perimeter and 63.9% from the free throw line, but struggled with ball movement (13 assists). Defensively, they matched Jiangsu on the boards (27-27), but committed 8 turnovers and made key defensive lapses down the stretch.

Overall, the team averages 91.9 points per game, while dishing out 18.9 assists. Defensively, they record 38 rebounds and allow opponents to just 90.1 points per game.

Guangdong Southern Tigers

The Guangdong Southern Tigers endured a disappointing 95-83 loss to the Fujian Xunxing Sturgeons in their recent CBA matchup, putting an end to their four game winning streak. Guangdong struggled to impose their typical offensive efficiency, finishing with just 83 points, well below their season average of around 94.4 points per game.

Trevelin Queen led the charge with 31 points, 9 rebounds, 4 steals and 2 blocks, while Tahjere Mccall added 16 points and 6 assists, but their individual efforts weren’t enough and the remaining cast failed to provide enough support.

Offensively, Guangdong just shot 39.3% from the field, including a poor 18.9% from the perimeter and 62.5% from the free throw line. Defensively, they got outrebounded 44-37 on the boards and allowed the visitors to shoot 48.5% from the field and 46.7% from beyond the arc.

Overall, the team averages 94.4 points per game, while dishing out 22.9 assists. Defensively, they record 39.9 rebounds and allow opponents to just 88.7 points per game.

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Shanxi Loongs vs Guangdong Southern Tigers Match Prediction & Analysis

The Shanxi Loongs Fenjiu host the Guangdong Southern Tigers on April 20 in a balanced clash. Shanxi rely on home scoring bursts but struggle late in games. Guangdong brings experience, structure, and a dominant head-to-head record. Both teams come off losses, but Guangdong’s consistency gives them a slight edge in a competitive matchup.

Guangdong Southern Tigers is currently 5th in the CBA standings with a 27-13 record, while Shanxi Loongs Fenjiu is 10th in the standings with a 20-20 record.

In their last five head-to-head matchups, Guangdong Southern Tigers has won two matches, while Shanxi Loongs Fenjiu has won three matches.

Shanxi Loongs vs Guangdong Southern Tigers Player Stats

SHANXI LOONGS vs GUANGDONG SOUTHERN TIGERS
Winning Prediction

Shanxi’s home scoring and aggressive pace will keep this tight for most of the game. However, their recent late-game collapses are a real concern. Guangdong, even after a setback, are the more composed and structured team in clutch moments. We are backing the Guangdong Southern Tigers to win this matchup.

Guangdong Southern Tigers to win and cover the spread (2.5).

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