Value bet: Both teams to score @ 2.30 – our chance 57% vs 43% implied by the price (edge +32%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Quick tips for this match
ResultChengdu Better City to win ✓75% · @1.15
Double chanceChengdu Better City or draw ✓91% · @1.01
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗57% · @2.30
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓72% · @1.55
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–3 ✗8% · fair 12.67
Shanghai Zetian vs Chengdu Better City preview and prediction
The match
The FA Cup sees Shanghai Zetian take on Chengdu Better City on Saturday 20 June, kicking off at 12:30 (WAT).
Form guide
Chengdu Better City's last 5: WLWWW Most recently they beat Shandong Luneng 1–0 at home. On the road they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.7 scored and 0.8 conceded. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 4.6 goals: 1.3 for Shanghai Zetian and 3.3 for Chengdu Better City. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 72% and both teams to score at 57%.
Value angle: Both teams to score at 2.30 – 57% on our numbers against 43% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 2.5 goals – a 72% chance at odds of 1.55, above our fair price of 1.39, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Shanghai Zetian 1–3 Chengdu Better City. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Shanghai Zetian9%fair 10.57 · @17.00
Draw15%fair 6.48 · @5.60
Chengdu Better City75%fair 1.33 · @1.15
4.56Expected goals
1.26Shanghai Zetian xG
3.30Chengdu Better City xG
57%Both score
72%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–38%
1–27%
1–47%
0–36%
0–26%
0–45%
From our goals model: Shanghai Zetian 1.3 – 3.3 Chengdu Better City expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Chengdu Better City to win✓
75%
1.33
1.15
Double chance
Chengdu Better City or draw✓
91%
1.10
1.01
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
57%
1.75
2.30 ▲
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
87%
1.15
1.18
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
72%
1.39
1.55 ▲
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✓
53%
1.88
2.35 ▲
Half-time result
Chengdu Better City ahead at half-time✓
59%
1.69
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Chengdu Better City / FT Chengdu Better City✓
54%
1.84
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–3✗
8%
12.67
–
Form
Shanghai Zetian – last 1
W
17 May
vs Heilongjiang Lava Spring
4–2
W
4.0Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
100%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Chengdu Better City – last 6
WLWWWW
30 May
vs Shandong Luneng
1–0
W
23 May
@ Dalian Zhixing
0–2
L
9 May
vs Henan Jianye
3–0
W
5 May
@ Shenyang Urban
1–0
W
1 May
@ Shanghai Shenhua
3–2
W
21 Apr
vs Yunnan Yukun
2–1
W
1.7Scored / game
0.8Conceded / game
33%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Shanghai Zetian and Chengdu Better City.
What is the prediction for Shanghai Zetian vs Chengdu Better City?
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 72% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.55.
Who will win Shanghai Zetian vs Chengdu Better City?
On our numbers Shanghai Zetian have a 9% chance of winning, the draw 15% and Chengdu Better City 75%.
How many goals will there be in Shanghai Zetian vs Chengdu Better City?
We expect about 4.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 72% likely and both teams score 57% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Shanghai Zetian vs Chengdu Better City?
Our predicted score is Shanghai Zetian 1–3 Chengdu Better City, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.6 goals in total.
When is Shanghai Zetian vs Chengdu Better City?
Shanghai Zetian vs Chengdu Better City (FA Cup) kicks off on Saturday 20 June 2026 at 12:30 (West Africa Time).
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.
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