SHANGHAI SIPG vs Daejeon Citizen preview and prediction
The match
The AFC Champions League sees SHANGHAI SIPG take on Daejeon Citizen on Tuesday 13 October, kicking off at 11:00 (WAT) at Shanghai Pudong Football Stadium. SHANGHAI SIPG are 5th with 7 points from 4 games (in the top half), while Daejeon Citizen sit 10th on 4 points (in the bottom half). Only 3 points separate the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
SHANGHAI SIPG's last 5: WWDWW Most recently they beat Hangzhou Greentown 4–2 away. They are scoring freely – 2.7 goals a game. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Daejeon Citizen's last 5: WDWDW Most recently they beat Jeonbuk Motors 2–1 at home. Goals have not been a problem: 2.3 per game.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 5.5 goals: 3.1 for SHANGHAI SIPG and 2.4 for Daejeon Citizen. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 91% and both teams to score at 72%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: SHANGHAI SIPG 50%, draw 21%, Daejeon Citizen 29%.
Both teams to score: yes (72%) at 1.57.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 72% chance at odds of 1.57, above our fair price of 1.38, so there is value in it. Predicted score: SHANGHAI SIPG 3–2 Daejeon Citizen. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
SHANGHAI SIPG50%fair 2.00 · @2.10
Draw21%fair 4.84 · @3.40
Daejeon Citizen29%fair 3.39 · @3.00
5.50Expected goals
3.06SHANGHAI SIPG xG
2.44Daejeon Citizen xG
72%Both score
91%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
3–26%
2–26%
3–15%
3–35%
2–15%
2–35%
From our goals model: SHANGHAI SIPG 3.1 – 2.4 Daejeon Citizen 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
SHANGHAI SIPG to win✗
50%
2.00
2.10
Double chance
Either team to win✗
79%
1.26
1.29
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
72%
1.38
1.57 ▲
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
97%
1.03
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
91%
1.10
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✗
80%
1.25
–
Half-time result
SHANGHAI SIPG ahead at half-time✗
43%
2.33
–
Half-time / full-time
HT SHANGHAI SIPG / FT SHANGHAI SIPG✗
34%
2.96
–
Correct score
Correct score 3–2✗
6%
17.21
–
Form
SHANGHAI SIPG – last 6
WWDWWW
9 Oct
@ Hangzhou Greentown
4–2
W
15 Sep
@ Ratchaburi
6–4
W
5 Sep
vs Beijing Guoan
0–0
D
1 Sep
@ Shandong Luneng
3–0
W
28 Aug
@ Sichuan Jiuniu
1–0
W
23 Aug
vs Qingdao Jonoon
2–1
W
2.7Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
50%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Daejeon Citizen – last 6
WDWDWW
9 Oct
vs Jeonbuk Motors
2–1
W
20 Sep
@ Incheon United
1–1
D
15 Sep
vs Kyoto Sanga
1–0
W
12 Sep
vs Pohang Steelers
2–2
D
9 Sep
vs FC Anyang
3–2
W
5 Sep
@ Bucheon FC 1995
5–0
W
2.3Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between SHANGHAI SIPG and Daejeon Citizen.
What is the prediction for SHANGHAI SIPG vs Daejeon Citizen?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 72% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.57.
Who will win SHANGHAI SIPG vs Daejeon Citizen?
On our numbers SHANGHAI SIPG have a 50% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Daejeon Citizen 29%.
How many goals will there be in SHANGHAI SIPG vs Daejeon Citizen?
We expect about 5.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 91% likely and both teams score 72% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for SHANGHAI SIPG vs Daejeon Citizen?
Our predicted score is SHANGHAI SIPG 3–2 Daejeon Citizen, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 5.5 goals in total.
When is SHANGHAI SIPG vs Daejeon Citizen?
SHANGHAI SIPG vs Daejeon Citizen (AFC Champions League) kicks off on Tuesday 13 October 2026 at 11:00 (West Africa Time) at Shanghai Pudong Football 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.
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