Shandong Luneng vs SHANGHAI SIPG preview and prediction
The match
SHANGHAI SIPG travel to Jinan Olympic Sports Center Stadium in the FA Cup on Tuesday 1 September (12:35 WAT) to face Shandong Luneng.
Form guide
Shandong Luneng's last 5: WLWWW Most recently they beat Shanghai Shenhua 3–2 away. At home they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.7 scored and 1.3 conceded.
SHANGHAI SIPG's last 5: WWDWW Most recently they beat Sichuan Jiuniu 1–0 away. On the road they have won 3 and lost 0 of their last 3. They average 1.7 scored and 1.2 conceded.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 1 August 2026, finished SHANGHAI SIPG 0–1 Shandong Luneng. Across their last 2 meetings Shandong Luneng have won 1, SHANGHAI SIPG 0, with 1 draw and 1.5 goals per game; both teams scored in 1 of them.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.4 goals: 1.8 for Shandong Luneng and 1.6 for SHANGHAI SIPG. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 66% likely and both teams score in 69% of our simulations.
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 69% chance at odds of 1.36. Predicted score: Shandong Luneng 1–1 SHANGHAI SIPG. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Shandong Luneng45%fair 2.23 · @2.20
Draw19%fair 5.21 · @3.70
SHANGHAI SIPG36%fair 2.77 · @2.62
3.44Expected goals
1.82Shandong Luneng xG
1.61SHANGHAI SIPG xG
69%Both score
66%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–19%
2–19%
1–28%
2–27%
1–06%
2–05%
From our goals model: Shandong Luneng 1.8 – 1.6 SHANGHAI SIPG expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Shandong Luneng vs SHANGHAI SIPG?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 69% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.36.
Who will win Shandong Luneng vs SHANGHAI SIPG?
On our numbers Shandong Luneng have a 45% chance of winning, the draw 19% and SHANGHAI SIPG 36%.
How many goals will there be in Shandong Luneng vs SHANGHAI SIPG?
We expect about 3.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 66% likely and both teams score 69% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Shandong Luneng vs SHANGHAI SIPG?
Our predicted score is Shandong Luneng 1–1 SHANGHAI SIPG, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.4 goals in total.
When is Shandong Luneng vs SHANGHAI SIPG?
Shandong Luneng vs SHANGHAI SIPG (FA Cup) kicks off on Tuesday 1 September 2026 at 12:35 (West Africa Time) at Jinan Olympic Sports Center Stadium.
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.