Qingdao Jonoon vs Chengdu Better City Prediction, Tips & Odds

Qingdao Jonoon vs Chengdu Better City

Super LeagueRegular Season - 17
Qingdao Jonoon
#14 · Super League
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1 - 1
Qingdao Youth Football Stadium, Qingdao
Chengdu Better City
#1 · Super League
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★ OUR PICK
Over 2.5 Goals
Both sides average plenty of goals and trend toward open games — the over is the value pick here.
Totals
1.62
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.57 (implied 63.7%) for Over 2.5 Goals. Our experts calculate a 66.2% probability (an expert ratio of 1.51). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (66.2% vs 63.7%), driven by both sides' high goal output and tendency toward open games. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours Chengdu Better City to win against Qingdao Jonoon, with a projected scoreline of 2-0. Chengdu currently sits at the top of the league, boasting an impressive record of 12 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses from 15 matches. Their goal difference of +20, with 33 goals scored and only 13 conceded, highlights their strong defensive capabilities and effective attacking play. Despite a couple of recent losses, their overall form remains solid, indicating they are likely to bounce back. In contrast, Qingdao Jonoon is struggling in 14th place with just 10 points from 15 matches. Their record of 5 wins, 2 draws, and 8 losses, combined with a negative goal difference of -3, suggests ongoing difficulties both offensively and defensively. Their recent form is particularly concerning, with no wins in their last five matches and only one draw. This lack of momentum could hinder their ability to compete effectively against a top-tier team like Chengdu. According to the model, Chengdu has a high win probability, reflecting their current form and league position. However, one caveat is that if Qingdao can capitalize on any defensive lapses from Chengdu, they may have a chance to disrupt the expected outcome. The full method used for this prediction is detailed in the "How We Reached This Prediction" section, as analyzed by The Daily Punt Analysis Team, which utilizes an in-house model based on expected goals and actual results throughout the season.

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
Qingdao Jonoon Win23%5.14
Draw20%4.08
Chengdu Better City Win57%1.56
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.6258.7%

Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
1.5759.7%

Combined goal output is high (3.3 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.

Correct Score
Qingdao Jonoon 1-2 Chengdu Better City
7.4313.5%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 13.5% probability.

Asian Handicap
Chengdu Better City -0.0
1.2051%

Chengdu Better City have been the stronger side, winning 52% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-2
7.43
13.5%
1-1
7.64
13.2%
0-2
8.06
12.5%
0-1
8.19
12.3%
1-3
10.58
9.6%
0-3
11.53
8.8%

Our model projects a 1-2 Chengdu Better City win as the most likely scoreline at 13.5% probability. These six outcomes together cover the bulk of the projected probability for this fixture.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Qingdao Jonoon
-0.0
4.11
Chengdu Better City
+0.0
1.20
Qingdao Jonoon
-0.5
4.60
Chengdu Better City
+0.5
1.55
Qingdao Jonoon
-1.5
10.00
Chengdu Better City
+1.5
2.50

Lines averaged across 4 bookmakers. Chengdu Better City are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.

Best Betting Odds

Qingdao Jonoon vs Chengdu Better City
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
10Bet
5.104.001.551.552.351.572.15
Marathonbet
5.304.201.531.572.331.612.15
Betfair
5.004.201.571.572.251.602.20
Pinnacle
5.304.471.581.582.43
SBO
4.263.531.52
William Hill
5.004.001.551.622.15
Bet365
5.754.101.551.572.351.672.10
1xBet
5.514.321.581.602.371.622.17
Unibet
5.104.001.581.622.121.652.08
888Sport
5.004.001.571.532.301.622.15
Betano
5.104.001.571.572.301.622.15
BetVictor
5.254.101.531.552.251.602.15

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
92.4%
Over 1.5 Goals
80.4%
Over 2.5 Goals
59.7%
Over 3.5 Goals
38.8%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XQingdao Jonoon or Draw
43%2.29
12Qingdao Jonoon or Chengdu Better City
80%1.20
X2Draw or Chengdu Better City
77%1.13

Head to Head

Last 8 Meetings (Chengdu Better City leads 6-1)
1 Qingdao Jonoon1 Draw6 Chengdu Better City
15 Mar
Chengdu Better City
1-0
Qingdao Jonoon
Super League
Aug 25
Chengdu Better City
0-0
Qingdao Jonoon
Super League
Jul 25
Qingdao Jonoon
1-2
Chengdu Better City
FA Cup
Apr 25
Qingdao Jonoon
0-1
Chengdu Better City
Super League
Jun 24
Qingdao Jonoon
1-5
Chengdu Better City
Super League
Mar 24
Chengdu Better City
2-0
Qingdao Jonoon
Super League
Aug 23
Qingdao Jonoon
3-2
Chengdu Better City
Super League
May 23
Chengdu Better City
3-2
Qingdao Jonoon
Super League

In their last eight encounters, Qingdao Jonoon has won 1 match, drawn 1, and Chengdu Better City has won 6 times. The scorelines indicate a tendency for Chengdu Better City to dominate, with several matches ending in narrow victories, but also a significant 5-1 win for Chengdu. The lone victory for Qingdao came in a closely contested 3-2 match, while their last win against Chengdu was over a year ago. This head-to-head record suggests a challenging historical context for Qingdao Jonoon when facing Chengdu Better City.

Super League Standings

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
1
Chengdu Better City
15121233132037
2
Chongqing Tongliang Long
156631916324
3
Dalian Zhixing
157172125-422
4
Yunnan Yukun
156362724321
5
Shandong Luneng
157352525018
6
Qingdao Youth Island
153931723-618
14
Qingdao Jonoon
155282225-310
15
Wuhan Three Towns
152762230-88
16
Tianjin Teda
153661921-25

Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
Qingdao JonoonHome
4W1D2L
7 playedGF 12 · GA 81.86 pts/game
Chengdu Better CityAway
5W1D1L
7 playedGF 12 · GA 92.29 pts/game

Key Statistics

2026 Season
Qingdao JonoonChengdu Better City
1.56Goals p.g.1.76
1.72Goals conceded p.g.1.16
12%Clean sheets32%
28%Win rate52%
3.28Avg goals in match2.92
1.41xG per game2.00
45%Possession %56%
4.0Shots on target / game4.9
4.3Corners per game5.4
Qingdao Jonoon
Recent Form

Qingdao Jonoon have won 5 of their last 12 matches at home, drawing 3 and losing 4. Their recent home fixtures include lost to Qingdao Jonoon 0-1 and beat Qingdao Jonoon 3-1.

Overall, the wider run reads 7W 7D 11L from the last 25 games (28% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.

Match Results: Qingdao JonoonAll competitions
20 Jun
Wuxi Wugou
2-2
Qingdao Jonoon
FA Cup
30 May
Sichuan Jiuniu
3-2
Qingdao Jonoon
Super League
24 May
Qingdao Jonoon
0-1
Chongqing Tongliang Long
Super League
20 May
Shenyang Urban
2-1
Qingdao Jonoon
Super League
15 May
Beijing Guoan
4-2
Qingdao Jonoon
Super League
10 May
Qingdao Jonoon
3-1
Dalian Zhixing
Super League
7
Win
28%
7
Draw
28%
11
Lost
44%
Chengdu Better City
Recent Form

Chengdu Better City have won 6 of their last 15 matches on the road, drawing 5 and losing 4. Their recent away fixtures include beat Chengdu Better City 0-4 and lost to Dalian Zhixing 2-0.

Overall, the wider run reads 13W 6D 6L from the last 25 games (52% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: Chengdu Better CityAll competitions
20 Jun
Shanghai Zetian
0-4
Chengdu Better City
FA Cup
30 May
Chengdu Better City
1-0
Shandong Luneng
Super League
23 May
Dalian Zhixing
2-0
Chengdu Better City
Super League
19 May
Chengdu Better City
0-1
SHANGHAI SIPG
Super League
15 May
Tianjin Teda
1-2
Chengdu Better City
Super League
09 May
Chengdu Better City
3-0
Henan Jianye
Super League
13
Win
52%
6
Draw
24%
6
Lost
24%

Lineups

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Lineups not yet announced

Starting lineups are usually confirmed approximately 1 hour before kick-off.

Unavailable Players

0 players

Qingdao Jonoon

No reported absences

Chengdu Better City

No reported absences

Betting Strategy

High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.

High Probability
Chengdu Better City Win1.56 (56.6%)
Over 2.5 Goals1.57 (59.7%)
Both Teams Score1.62 (58.7%)
Value Bets
Under 2.5 Goals2.31 (40.3%)
BTTS No2.14 (41.3%)
Speculative
Qingdao Jonoon Win5.14 (23.2%)
Draw4.08 (20.1%)

Yellow Card Prediction

The referee for this fixture has not been confirmed, so we are sitting this card market out.

Corner Prediction

Qingdao Jonoon have averaged 4.3 corners per match at home; Chengdu Better City 5.4 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 5.8 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

Chengdu Better City have generated 2.00 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 52% of them. They put 4.9 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Chengdu Better City player to score or assist at 1.55 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
2.5 Goals Over

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.