China · Super League · Matchweek 1811:35

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Tuesday, 18 August 2026

Shanghai Stadium · Referee Shuran Gan, China · Analysis updated 22:44 UTC

Shanghai Shenhua vs Beijing Guoan Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 1.91 expected goals for Shanghai Shenhua and 1.90 for Beijing Guoan, a combined total of 3.81. That distribution gives Shanghai Shenhua the largest share of the 1X2 market at 40%, with the draw at 21%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 73% for over 2.5 goals and 73% for both teams to score, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 8%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 40% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.

This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.

Model pick

Home/Draw

61.0% probability

Moderate confidenceLow data42/100

Expected goals

1.91 – 1.90

Model version

poisson-v2

Cold start: only league-table or short-form data was available for these teams.

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Why the model likes this

Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.

  • Shanghai Shenhua home form

    7 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.

  • Beijing Guoan away threat

    Scored in 4 of their last 5 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Shanghai Shenhua to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 40%, against 40% / 21% / 39% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 1.91 goals for Shanghai Shenhua and 1.90 for Beijing Guoan, a combined 3.81 — an open game on paper.

Match result (1X2)

Shanghai Shenhua win40%
Draw21%
Beijing Guoan win39%

Double chance 1X

61%

Double chance 12

79%

Double chance X2

60%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals89%
Over 2.5 goals73%
Over 3.5 goals53%
Both teams to score73%

Correct score

  • 1–18.0%
  • 2–17.7%
  • 1–27.6%
  • 2–27.3%
  • 3–14.9%

Recent form

Shanghai Shenhua

  • 2026-09-27T12:00:00.000Z · H vs Zenit · 0-0 (D)
  • 2026-09-17T12:15:00.000Z · H vs Tampines Rovers · 2-1 (W)
  • 2026-09-06T11:00:00.000Z · A vs Chongqing Tongliang Long · 3-1 (W)
  • 2026-09-01T11:35:00.000Z · A vs Dalian Zhixing · 0-1 (L)
  • 2026-08-28T11:35:00.000Z · H vs Shandong Luneng · 2-3 (L)

Beijing Guoan

  • 2026-09-15T12:15:00.000Z · H vs Pohang Steelers · 3-1 (W)
  • 2026-09-05T11:35:00.000Z · A vs SHANGHAI SIPG · 0-0 (D)
  • 2026-09-01T11:35:00.000Z · H vs Rizhao Yuqi · 3-1 (W)
  • 2026-08-28T11:35:00.000Z · A vs Dalian Zhixing · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-08-22T12:00:00.000Z · H vs Yunnan Yukun · 3-3 (D)

Head-to-head

Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.

Super League table

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#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Chengdu Better City2915771652
2Dalian Zhixing2915410349
3Beijing Guoan29141052147
4Shandong Luneng2915591044
5SHANGHAI SIPG2913881442
6Yunnan Yukun2911711-340
7Qingdao Youth Island298156-639
8Shanghai Shenhua29145101337
9Chongqing Tongliang Long298129-336
10Hangzhou Greentown2911612-334
11Sichuan Jiuniu299515-1232
12Tianjin Teda2911810431
13Shenyang Urban298516-1129
14Henan Jianye2981011-428
15Wuhan Three Towns2951212-1122
16Qingdao Jonoon296320-2814

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Home/Draw, at 61.0%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–1.

It puts both teams scoring at 73% and over 2.5 goals at 73%.

A 61% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.

Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.