Chengdu Better City vs Shanghai Shenhua prediction & analysis
63%
Footrivo pick
Chengdu Better City to win
Good pick · fair odds 1.58 · bookmaker 1.88 · Lost ✗
6/10Rating
1.88Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultChengdu Better City to win ✗63% · @1.88
Double chanceEither team to win ✓85% · @1.17
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓65% · @1.36
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓85% · @1.11
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.24
Chengdu Better City vs Shanghai Shenhua preview and prediction
The match
Chengdu Better City host Shanghai Shenhua in the Super League on Saturday 22 August, with kick-off at 12:35 (WAT) at Shuangliu Sports Centre. Chengdu Better City are 2nd with 52 points from 30 games (in the top four), while Shanghai Shenhua sit 7th on 40 points (in the top half). A gap of 12 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Chengdu Better City's last 5: WLDDD Most recently they beat Hangzhou Greentown 3–2 away. They average 1.7 scored and 1.7 conceded.
Shanghai Shenhua's last 5: LWWLL Most recently they lost to Beijing Guoan 0–3 at home. On the road they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 3. They average 1.7 scored and 1.7 conceded.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 1 May 2026, finished Shanghai Shenhua 2–3 Chengdu Better City.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.3 goals: 2.2 for Chengdu Better City and 1.2 for Shanghai Shenhua. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 66% and both teams to score at 65%.
Our pre-match pick was Chengdu Better City to win – a 63% chance at odds of 1.88, above our fair price of 1.58, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Chengdu Better City 2–1 Shanghai Shenhua. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Chengdu Better City63%fair 1.58 · @1.88
Draw15%fair 6.65 · @3.95
Shanghai Shenhua22%fair 4.60 · @3.30
3.35Expected goals
2.19Chengdu Better City xG
1.16Shanghai Shenhua xG
65%Both score
66%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–110%
1–19%
2–08%
1–08%
3–17%
3–06%
From our goals model: Chengdu Better City 2.2 – 1.2 Shanghai Shenhua expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Chengdu Better City vs Shanghai Shenhua?
Our pick is Chengdu Better City to win with a 63% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.88.
Who will win Chengdu Better City vs Shanghai Shenhua?
On our numbers Chengdu Better City have a 63% chance of winning, the draw 15% and Shanghai Shenhua 22%.
How many goals will there be in Chengdu Better City vs Shanghai Shenhua?
We expect about 3.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 66% likely and both teams score 65% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Chengdu Better City vs Shanghai Shenhua?
Our predicted score is Chengdu Better City 2–1 Shanghai Shenhua, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.3 goals in total.
When is Chengdu Better City vs Shanghai Shenhua?
Chengdu Better City vs Shanghai Shenhua (Super League) kicks off on Saturday 22 August 2026 at 12:35 (West Africa Time) at Shuangliu Sports Centre.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
