Shandong Luneng vs Shanghai SIPG: match statistics
Shandong Luneng vs Shanghai SIPG: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Shandong Luneng played Shanghai SIPG in Chinese Super League (China). The match was played on 17 April 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Current form
Shandong Luneng: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match. Shanghai SIPG: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Shandong Luneng scores 1.40 and concedes 1.40 goals per match. Shanghai SIPG scores 1.40 and concedes 1.20. League average: 3.02 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Shandong Luneng 40%, Shanghai SIPG 60%. Over 2.5: Shandong Luneng 80%, Shanghai SIPG 60%. League level: BTTS 59%, Over 2.5 56%.
xG, shots and style
Shanghai SIPG has higher xG: 1.59 vs 1.40. Shandong Luneng: 12.2 shots per match, Shanghai SIPG: 13.6.
Match halves
Shandong Luneng: half-time lead 40%, second-half goals 0.80. Shanghai SIPG: half-time lead 20%, second-half goals 1.00.
Goals by minute
Shandong Luneng: 61-75 (2 goals). Shanghai SIPG: 31-45+ (2 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Chinese Super League: 3.02 goals per match, BTTS 59%, Over 2.5 56%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 1-1-0. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 100%.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Shandong Luneng clearly dominates chance creation: at home they average 15.67 shots and 6 shots on target per match, translating to 2.0 goals per game and an average xG of 1.79. Shanghai SIPG away average just 8.5 shots and only 1.5 on target, with 0.0 goals per match and xG 0.99; additionally they have failed to score in 100% of their away matches, which severely limits their threat. The hosts have a 67% home win rate (3 wins, 0 draws, 2 losses) and are averaging 1.8 points per game over the last 5 matches, while Shanghai have a 0% away win rate and collect 1.2 points in their last 5. Defensively both teams concede 1.0 goal on average at the respective venues, but the visitors have a higher away xG against (1.41) than Shandong at home (1.07), indicating the visitors allow clearer chances more often. Considering the gap in goal scoring (2.0 vs 0.0), the advantage in shots and shots on target (15.67/6 vs 8.5/1.5) and the xG differential, I favor a home win.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
I back BTTS (Yes): the home side have a seasonal goals average of 2.33 and xG 2.00, and their home matches show a seasonal 100% BTTS with 0% clean sheets, indicating they both score and concede at home. Despite the visitors' seasonal scoring indicator of 0.0, in the last 5 matches the away team have scored 7 goals (avg 1.4) and have a recent xG of 1.59, so they can respond. The league has an overall BTTS level of 60%, and the last 5 matches give BTTS 40% for hosts and 60% for guests, which strengthens the signal for both teams to score. The hosts average 17 shots and 6.0 on target per match versus 8.5 and 1.5 for the visitors, and the xG against the visitors is 1.41, so the home side will create chances that can also provoke goals for the away team. On this basis I assess BTTS probability at 65% versus 35% for No BTTS, therefore the 'yes' bet is the strongest.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
The forecast is based on xG and shot metrics: Shandong has xG_for 2.00 with 17.0 shots and 6.0 on target, while Shanghai has xG_for 0.99 with 8.5 shots and 1.5 on target. Opponents’ average xG is 1.41 for the away side and 1.54 for the home side, so the arithmetic mean yields an expected 1.71 goals for Shandong and 1.27 for Shanghai (total 2.98). Additionally, Shandong scores an average of 2.33 goals at home and has 100% of home matches over 2.5 goals at their stadium, with an 80% over 2.5 rate in their last 5 home games. For these reasons the strongest signal is Over 1.5 (high probability ~80%), Over 2.5 also has a moderate chance (~65%) due to the home side’s offensive strength, while Over 3.5 remains less likely (~35%).
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
Shandong has a clear edge in chance creation and finishing: the home xG average is 2.00 versus 0.99 for Shanghai SIPG, average shots 17.0 vs 8.5 and average shots on target 6.0 vs 1.5, implying their control of the game and offensive superiority. The season home goals average is 2.33 versus 0.00 for the visitors, and the hosts have scored a total of 4 goals by half-time compared to 0 for the away side (GoalsHT_home 4 vs GoalsHT_away 0), so the most likely scenario is Shandong leading at the break. In historical data the home team led at half-time in 33% of matches (leadingAtHTPercentage_home 33%) while the visitors were never leading at the break (leadingAtHTPercentage_away 0%), and the season home win rate is 67% versus 0% for the away team; this reinforces the signal for 1/1 as the strongest HT/FT outcome. I also allow for a half-time draw followed by a home victory (X/1), since the half-time points average for the hosts is 1.33 vs 1.0 for the visitors, therefore the probability distribution concentrates on 1/1, then X/1 and X/X, with minimal probability for an away win.
View first-half and second-half statisticsHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Shandong Luneng | Shanghai SIPG | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.33 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Shandong Luneng is 50% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / match - Shandong Luneng · 1.2 pts / match - Shanghai SIPG
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.
Shanghai SIPG is 17% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.4 goals / match - Shandong Luneng · 1.2 goals / match - Shanghai SIPG
Shandong Luneng scores in 80% of matches (4 of 5 matches), while Shanghai SIPG keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 5 matches).
Shanghai SIPG scores in 60% of matches (3 of 5 matches), while Shandong Luneng keeps a clean sheet in 40% (2 of 5 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Shandong Luneng
Over / Under - Shanghai SIPG
1st half
2nd half
Match 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.
Shandong Luneng is 17% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.4 pts / match - Shandong Luneng · 1.2 pts / match - Shanghai SIPG
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Shandong Luneng - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 40% of matches and wins 60%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Shanghai SIPG - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 20% of matches and wins 40%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +1 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (2 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (2 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Shandong Luneng
Shanghai SIPG
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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
| Shandong Luneng | Liga | Shanghai SIPG | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.80 | 3.02 | ▼ 2.60 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 40% | 59% | • 60% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 80% | 56% | ▲ 60% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 40% | 23% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 80% | 63% | ▼ 40% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 80% | 88% | ▼ 80% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Other recorded players
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (2): Shandong Luneng 1 - 1 - 0 Shanghai SIPG. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Shandong Luneng vs Shanghai SIPG?
The Chinese Super League match finished Shandong Luneng 1:1 Shanghai SIPG. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Shandong Luneng and Shanghai SIPG?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Shandong Luneng won 1, Shanghai SIPG won 0 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Shandong Luneng vs Shanghai SIPG?
Shandong Luneng score 1.40 goals per game on average and Shanghai SIPG 1.40. The Chinese Super League average is 3.02 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 56% of games. Both teams score in 40% of Shandong Luneng's matches and 60% of Shanghai SIPG's.
What form are Shandong Luneng and Shanghai SIPG in?
Over the last 5 games Shandong Luneng have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Shanghai SIPG 2-0-3 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Shandong Luneng vs Shanghai SIPG?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.