Shanghai SIPG vs Chengdu Better City FC: match statistics
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Shanghai SIPG vs Chengdu Better City FC: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Shanghai SIPG plays Chengdu Better City FC in Chinese Super League (China). The game is scheduled for October 18, 2026. Venue: Shanghai Stadium.
Recent form
Shanghai SIPG has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.20 points per game. Chengdu Better City FC has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Shanghai SIPG scores 1.63 goals per game and allows 1.30. Chengdu Better City FC scores 1.89 and allows 1.15. Games in this league average 3.12 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 70% of Shanghai SIPG's games and 59% of Chengdu Better City FC's. The Over 2.5 rates are 59% and 52%, compared with league averages of 64% for BTTS and 58% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Chengdu Better City FC has the higher season xG average, 1.69 to 1.48 per game. Shanghai SIPG takes 12.0 shots per game, while Chengdu Better City FC takes 14.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Shanghai SIPG leads at halftime in 26% of its games and scores 1.00 goals per game after halftime. Chengdu Better City FC leads at halftime in 37% and scores 1.15 after halftime.
When the teams score
Shanghai SIPG's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (13 goals). For Chengdu Better City FC, it is minutes 76-90+ (21 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Chinese Super League games average 3.12 goals. Both teams score in 64% of games, and 58% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 3 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 3.33 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% of them.
Before kickoff
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Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Shanghai SIPG | Chengdu Better City FC | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.38 | 0.39 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Shanghai SIPG is 57% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / game - Shanghai SIPG · 1.4 pts / game - Chengdu Better City FC
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Chengdu Better City FC is 16% better for: goals scored per game.
1.63 goals / game - Shanghai SIPG · 1.89 goals / game - Chengdu Better City FC
Chengdu Better City FC is 13% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.3 goals / game - Shanghai SIPG · 1.15 goals / game - Chengdu Better City FC
Shanghai SIPG scores in 85% of games (23 of 27 games), while Chengdu Better City FC keeps a clean sheet in 26% (7 of 27 games).
Chengdu Better City FC scores in 81% of games (22 of 27 games), while Shanghai SIPG keeps a clean sheet in 19% (5 of 27 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Shanghai SIPG
Over / Under - Chengdu Better City FC
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Chengdu Better City FC is 22% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.3 pts / game - Shanghai SIPG · 1.59 pts / game - Chengdu Better City FC
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Shanghai SIPG - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 26% of games and wins 41%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Chengdu Better City FC - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 37% of games and wins 56%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (13 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (21 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +13 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Shanghai SIPG
Chengdu Better City FC
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Chinese Super League).
Teams vs league
| Shanghai SIPG | Liga | Chengdu Better City FC | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.93 | 3.12 | • 3.04 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 70% | 64% | ▼ 59% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 59% | 58% | ▼ 52% |
| Clean sheets | • 19% | 20% | ▲ 26% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 67% | 71% | ▼ 56% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 85% | 87% | ▲ 93% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Shanghai SIPG's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 2 losses against Chengdu Better City FC. Games average 3.33 goals, and both teams scored in 67% of them.
FAQ
When do Shanghai SIPG and Chengdu Better City FC play?
Shanghai SIPG face Chengdu Better City FC on October 18, 2026 in Chinese Super League at Shanghai Stadium. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Shanghai SIPG and Chengdu Better City FC?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Shanghai SIPG won 1, Chengdu Better City FC won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.33 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Shanghai SIPG vs Chengdu Better City FC?
Shanghai SIPG score 1.63 goals per game on average and Chengdu Better City FC 1.89. The Chinese Super League average is 3.12 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 58% of games. Both teams score in 70% of Shanghai SIPG's matches and 59% of Chengdu Better City FC's.
What form are Shanghai SIPG and Chengdu Better City FC in?
Over the last 5 games Shanghai SIPG have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and Chengdu Better City FC 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Shanghai SIPG vs Chengdu Better City FC?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Shanghai SIPG vs Chengdu Better City FC: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.