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Wuhan Three Towns vs Shandong Luneng Prediction, Tips & Odds

Wuhan Three Towns vs Shandong Luneng

Super LeagueRegular Season - 29
Wuhan Three Towns
#15 · Super League
DWDLD
VS
Wuhan Sports Centre, Wuhan (54,357)
Shandong Luneng
#6 · Super League
DLWLW
★ OUR PICK
Shandong Luneng to Win
Slight away form and superior underlying numbers over Wuhan Three Towns make Shandong Luneng the value pick here.
Moneyline
1.98
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.92 (implied 52.0%) for Shandong Luneng to Win. Our experts calculate a 54.5% probability (an expert ratio of 1.84). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (54.5% vs 52.0%), driven by Shandong Luneng's stronger form and superior underlying numbers. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours Shandong Luneng to win against Wuhan Three Towns, projecting a scoreline of 2-1. Currently positioned 6th in the league, Shandong Luneng has demonstrated solid form this season with 13 wins out of 26 matches. Their goal-scoring ability has been notable, with 46 goals scored, though they have also conceded 43, indicating some defensive vulnerabilities. On the other hand, Wuhan Three Towns finds themselves in a precarious 15th position, with a record of 5 wins, 11 draws, and 10 losses. Their season has been challenging, reflected in their goal difference of -7. Despite earning a win recently, their overall form shows only one win in the last five matches, highlighting struggles in securing consistent results. The model output indicates a win probability favouring Shandong Luneng, bolstered by their stronger league standing and recent form. However, a potential caveat could be Wuhan's ability to capitalize on home advantage, which could disrupt Shandong's plans. For more in-depth analysis, please refer to the "How We Reached This Prediction" section, where The Daily Punt Analysis Team employs an in-house model assessing 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
Wuhan Three Towns Win34%3.28
Draw20%4.01
Shandong Luneng Win46%1.92
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.3568.0%

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

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
1.3568.3%

Combined goal output is high (3.5 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.

Correct Score
Wuhan Three Towns 1-1 Shandong Luneng
8.7911.4%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 11.4% probability.

Asian Handicap
Shandong Luneng -0.0
1.4940%

Shandong Luneng have been the stronger side, winning 50% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-1
8.79
11.4%
1-2
8.89
11.3%
2-2
10.43
9.6%
2-1
11.68
8.6%
1-3
12.43
8.1%
0-2
13.75
7.3%

Our model projects a 1-1 draw as the most likely scoreline at 11.4% probability. These six outcomes together cover the bulk of the projected probability for this fixture.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Wuhan Three Towns
-0.0
2.53
Shandong Luneng
+0.0
1.49
Wuhan Three Towns
-1.5
6.00
Shandong Luneng
+1.5
3.20

Lines averaged across 5 bookmakers. Shandong Luneng 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

Wuhan Three Towns vs Shandong Luneng
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
Marathonbet
3.263.921.911.322.881.342.93
Betfair
3.304.201.911.333.251.363.10
Pinnacle
3.264.081.931.363.00——
William Hill
3.253.751.95——1.353.00
Bet365
3.404.101.901.363.101.363.00
1xBet
3.384.061.981.372.981.342.99
Betano
3.303.951.911.372.871.372.87
BetVictor
3.134.001.901.333.101.303.10

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
93.9%
Over 1.5 Goals
85.7%
Over 2.5 Goals
68.3%
Over 3.5 Goals
49.7%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XWuhan Three Towns or Draw
54%1.82
12Wuhan Three Towns or Shandong Luneng
80%1.22
X2Draw or Shandong Luneng
66%1.31

Head to Head

Last 10 Meetings (Shandong Luneng leads 5-1)
1 Wuhan Three Towns4 Draw5 Shandong Luneng
21 Jul
Wuhan Three Towns
2-2
Shandong Luneng
FA Cup
24 May
Shandong Luneng
3-3
Wuhan Three Towns
Super League
Nov 25
Wuhan Three Towns
1-5
Shandong Luneng
Super League
Jun 25
Shandong Luneng
3-1
Wuhan Three Towns
Super League
Sept 24
Shandong Luneng
0-0
Wuhan Three Towns
Super League
May 24
Wuhan Three Towns
1-2
Shandong Luneng
Super League
Sept 23
Shandong Luneng
2-1
Wuhan Three Towns
Super League
Jun 23
Wuhan Three Towns
1-1
Shandong Luneng
Super League
Apr 23
Wuhan Three Towns
2-0
Shandong Luneng
Super Cup
Jan 23
Wuhan Three Towns
0-3
Shandong Luneng
FA Cup

The head-to-head record between Wuhan Three Towns and Shandong Luneng shows 1 win for Wuhan, 4 draws, and 5 wins for Shandong. This indicates a slight advantage for Shandong, particularly as they have secured 5 victories, including a significant 5-1 win in November 2025. While there have been several close encounters, with four matches ending in draws, the results suggest that Shandong has often managed to edge out Wuhan, especially in recent fixtures. The last win for Wuhan was in April 2023, which adds to the challenge they face in this matchup.

Super League Standings

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
1
Chengdu Better City
27157551312052
LDWLW
2
Beijing Guoan
271210552331941
WDDDW
3
Dalian Zhixing
26124103842-440
WDWDL
4
Qingdao Youth Island
2681443132-138
DDWDD
5
Yunnan Yukun
27115115558-338
LWLDW
6
Shandong Luneng
2613494643337
DWLWW
14
Shenyang Urban
2674153447-1325
LLLDL
15
Wuhan Three Towns
26511103946-721
LDDWD
16
Qingdao Jonoon
2763183456-2214
LLLLL

Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
Wuhan Three TownsHome
4W5D4L
13 playedGF 18 · GA 161.31 pts/game
Shandong LunengAway
6W0D7L
13 playedGF 17 · GA 251.38 pts/game

Key Statistics

2026 Season
Wuhan Three TownsShandong Luneng
1.35Goals p.g.2.11
1.85Goals conceded p.g.1.61
21%Clean sheets13%
18%Win rate50%
3.21Avg goals in match3.71
2.08xG per game1.56
49%Possession %47%
5.9Shots on target / game4.8
5.3Corners per game3.5
Wuhan Three Towns
Recent Form

Wuhan Three Towns have won 5 of their last 17 matches at home, drawing 5 and losing 7. Their recent home fixtures include drew with Qingdao Youth Island 2-2 and drew with Tianjin Teda 0-0.

Overall, the wider run reads 6W 13D 15L from the last 34 games (18% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.

Match Results: Wuhan Three TownsAll competitions
05 Sept
Wuhan Three Towns
2-2
Qingdao Youth Island
Super League
29 Aug
Qingdao Jonoon
1-5
Wuhan Three Towns
Super League
22 Aug
Wuhan Three Towns
0-0
Tianjin Teda
Super League
14 Aug
Wuhan Three Towns
2-3
SHANGHAI SIPG
Super League
01 Aug
Chengdu Better City
1-1
Wuhan Three Towns
Super League
25 Jul
Wuhan Three Towns
1-0
Chongqing Tongliang Long
Super League
6
Win
18%
13
Draw
38%
15
Lost
44%
Shandong Luneng
Recent Form

Shandong Luneng have won 8 of their last 19 matches on the road, drawing 4 and losing 7. Their recent away fixtures include beat Shanghai Shenhua 2-3 and lost to Qingdao Youth Island 2-0.

Overall, the wider run reads 19W 9D 10L from the last 38 games (50% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: Shandong LunengAll competitions
05 Sept
Shandong Luneng
1-1
Sichuan Jiuniu
Super League
01 Sept
Shandong Luneng
0-3
SHANGHAI SIPG
FA Cup
28 Aug
Shanghai Shenhua
2-3
Shandong Luneng
Super League
22 Aug
Qingdao Youth Island
2-0
Shandong Luneng
Super League
14 Aug
Shandong Luneng
3-1
Qingdao Jonoon
Super League
09 Aug
Shandong Luneng
2-1
Tianjin Teda
Super League
19
Win
50%
9
Draw
24%
10
Lost
26%

Lineups

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Lineups not yet announced

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

Unavailable Players

0 players

Wuhan Three Towns

No reported absences

Shandong Luneng

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
Over 2.5 Goals1.35 (68.3%)
Both Teams Score1.35 (68%)
Value Bets
Wuhan Three Towns Win3.28 (34.2%)
Shandong Luneng Win1.92 (45.6%)
Under 2.5 Goals3.03 (31.7%)
BTTS No3.00 (32%)
Speculative
Draw4.01 (20.2%)

Yellow Card Prediction

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

Corner Prediction

Wuhan Three Towns have averaged 5.3 corners per match at home; Shandong Luneng 3.5 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 5.4 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

Shandong Luneng have generated 1.56 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 50% of them. They put 4.8 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Shandong Luneng player to score or assist at 1.55 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
Shandong Luneng to Win

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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.