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Yunnan Yukun vs Chengdu Better City Prediction, Tips & Odds

Yunnan Yukun vs Chengdu Better City

Super LeagueRegular Season - 22
Yunnan Yukun
#5 · Super League
WLWDD
1 - 0
Yuxi Plateau Sports Center Stadium, Yuxi (10,000)
Chengdu Better City
#1 · Super League
LDDDD
★ OUR PICK
Chengdu Better City to Win
Slight away form and superior underlying numbers over Yunnan Yukun make Chengdu Better City the value pick here.
Moneyline
1.94
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.89 (implied 52.9%) for Chengdu Better City to Win. Our experts calculate a 55.4% probability (an expert ratio of 1.81). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (55.4% vs 52.9%), driven by Chengdu Better City's stronger form and superior underlying numbers. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours Chengdu Better City to win this match, projecting a scoreline of 2-1. Chengdu currently sits at the top of the league table, holding a significant advantage with 43 points from 19 matches. Their season has been marked by impressive form, with 13 victories and only 2 losses. Their goal difference of +21 highlights their defensive strength, conceding just 18 goals, which is the best in the league. On the other hand, Yunnan Yukun occupies the 5th position with 25 points from their 19 matches. Their season has been a mixed bag, featuring 7 wins, but they have also suffered 8 losses, indicating inconsistency. With a goal difference of just +1, their defensive vulnerabilities could be exposed against a top side like Chengdu. The model suggests a win probability of around 60% for Chengdu Better City, with a projected score of 2-1. However, one caveat is that if Yunnan Yukun can leverage their home advantage effectively, they could pose a threat, particularly if they manage to find early momentum. The full method used for this prediction is detailed in the "How We Reached This Prediction" section, as part of The Daily Punt Analysis Team's in-house model, which evaluates 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
Yunnan Yukun Win38%3.31
Draw21%3.94
Chengdu Better City Win42%1.89
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.3567.8%

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

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
1.3567.7%

Combined goal output is high (3.7 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.

Correct Score
Yunnan Yukun 1-2 Chengdu Better City
8.4012.0%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 12.0% probability.

Asian Handicap
Chengdu Better City -0.0
1.4636%

Chengdu Better City have been the stronger side, winning 44% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-2
8.40
12.0%
1-1
8.51
11.9%
2-2
9.94
10.2%
2-1
11.30
9.0%
1-3
11.47
8.9%
0-1
13.06
7.8%

Our model projects a 1-2 Chengdu Better City win as the most likely scoreline at 12.0% probability. These six outcomes together cover the bulk of the projected probability for this fixture.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Yunnan Yukun
-0.0
2.64
Chengdu Better City
+0.0
1.46
Yunnan Yukun
-0.5
3.15
Chengdu Better City
+0.5
1.85
Yunnan Yukun
-1.5
6.00
Chengdu Better City
+1.5
3.00

Lines averaged across 5 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

Yunnan Yukun vs Chengdu Better City
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
10Bet
3.204.001.881.353.001.332.90
Marathonbet
3.403.941.881.302.971.332.98
Betfair
3.404.101.851.333.251.363.10
Pinnacle
3.514.201.931.373.14
SBO
2.783.341.92
William Hill
3.403.801.851.353.00
Bet365
3.304.201.901.363.101.363.00
1xBet
3.504.061.941.343.191.333.04
Unibet
3.303.801.931.382.751.382.75
888Sport
3.403.801.851.333.001.333.00
Betano
3.303.951.901.362.901.362.90
Superbet
3.354.001.881.352.921.372.87
BetVictor
3.254.001.871.333.131.303.13

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
94.2%
Over 1.5 Goals
86.1%
Over 2.5 Goals
67.7%
Over 3.5 Goals
49.6%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XYunnan Yukun or Draw
59%1.85
12Yunnan Yukun or Chengdu Better City
80%1.20
X2Draw or Chengdu Better City
62%1.28

Head to Head

Last 4 Meetings (Chengdu Better City leads 2-0)
0 Yunnan Yukun2 Draw2 Chengdu Better City
21 Jul
Yunnan Yukun
3-3
Chengdu Better City
FA Cup
21 Apr
Chengdu Better City
2-1
Yunnan Yukun
Super League
Aug 25
Yunnan Yukun
1-5
Chengdu Better City
Super League
Apr 25
Chengdu Better City
1-1
Yunnan Yukun
Super League

In the last four matches between Yunnan Yukun and Chengdu Better City, the record shows Yunnan Yukun with 0 wins, 2 draws, and Chengdu Better City with 2 wins. The scorelines indicate a competitive but ultimately favorable outcome for Chengdu Better City, with one match ending in a high-scoring 5-1 defeat for Yunnan Yukun. The two draws suggest that Yunnan Yukun has been able to hold their ground at times, but they have not secured a win in recent encounters, with their last victory over Chengdu Better City being unrecorded in this sample.

Super League Standings

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
1
Chengdu Better City
22136342222045
LDDDD
2
Shandong Luneng
2312384238433
WWWLL
3
Qingdao Youth Island
2371242629-333
DDWWD
4
Dalian Zhixing
2110293236-432
WDLWW
5
Yunnan Yukun
229494341231
WLWDL
6
Chongqing Tongliang Long
237972527-230
DLLLD
14
Tianjin Teda
217683026417
LWWWW
15
Wuhan Three Towns
214893038-815
LDWWL
16
Qingdao Jonoon
2363143144-1314
LLLLL

Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
Yunnan YukunHome
6W2D3L
11 playedGF 23 · GA 181.82 pts/game
Chengdu Better CityAway
6W3D2L
11 playedGF 17 · GA 141.91 pts/game

Key Statistics

2026 Season
Yunnan YukunChengdu Better City
2Goals p.g.1.72
1.78Goals conceded p.g.1.25
19%Clean sheets25%
41%Win rate44%
3.78Avg goals in match2.97
1.52xG per game1.66
51%Possession %55%
4.4Shots on target / game4.6
4.8Corners per game6.0
Yunnan Yukun
Recent Form

Yunnan Yukun have won 8 of their last 15 matches at home, drawing 4 and losing 3. Their recent home fixtures include beat Chengdu Better City 1-0 and beat Sichuan Jiuniu 4-3.

Overall, the wider run reads 13W 9D 10L from the last 32 games (41% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: Yunnan YukunAll competitions
08 Aug
Yunnan Yukun
1-0
Chengdu Better City
Super League
01 Aug
Tianjin Teda
3-2
Yunnan Yukun
Super League
26 Jul
Yunnan Yukun
4-3
Sichuan Jiuniu
Super League
21 Jul
Yunnan Yukun
3-3
Chengdu Better City
FA Cup
17 Jul
Yunnan Yukun
2-2
SHANGHAI SIPG
Super League
03 Jul
Yunnan Yukun
2-1
Henan Jianye
Super League
13
Win
41%
9
Draw
28%
10
Lost
31%
Chengdu Better City
Recent Form

Chengdu Better City have won 7 of their last 20 matches on the road, drawing 8 and losing 5. Their recent away fixtures include lost to Chengdu Better City 1-0 and drew with Chengdu Better City 3-3.

Overall, the wider run reads 14W 11D 7L from the last 32 games (44% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: Chengdu Better CityAll competitions
08 Aug
Yunnan Yukun
1-0
Chengdu Better City
Super League
01 Aug
Chengdu Better City
1-1
Wuhan Three Towns
Super League
26 Jul
Chengdu Better City
2-2
Beijing Guoan
Super League
21 Jul
Yunnan Yukun
3-3
Chengdu Better City
FA Cup
17 Jul
Qingdao Youth Island
1-1
Chengdu Better City
Super League
05 Jul
Qingdao Jonoon
1-1
Chengdu Better City
Super League
14
Win
44%
11
Draw
34%
7
Lost
22%

Lineups

Confirmed

Yunnan Yukun4-2-3-1Confirmed

3Wang-Kit TsuiDEF
18Teng YiDEF
21Zihao YangDEF
33Andrei BurcăDEF
30John Hou SæterFWD
23Zhifeng WangGK
10Alexandru IonițăMID
34Caio ViníciusMID
39Bunyamin AbdusalamMID
8Xin XuMID
11Oscar Taty MarituMID
7Chugui YeDEF
5Ke ShiDEF
2Ruibao HuDEF
26Chenliang ZhangDEF
36Ernanduo FeiFWD
19Zichang HuangFWD
9CléberFWD
24Jianxian YuGK
13Shengjun QiuGK
27Zilong HanMID
6Yuhao ZhaoMID
22Liuyu DuanMID

Chengdu Better City4-2-3-1Confirmed

4He YiranDEF
2Hu HetaoDEF
28Egor SorokinDEF
18Han PengfeiDEF
9Felipe SilvaFWD
32Liu DianzuoGK
16Yang Ming-YangMID
5Matheus JussaMID
11Wellington SilvaMID
10RômuloMID
7Wei ShihaoMID
17Wang DongshengDEF
22Yang LiDEF
3Alex JojoDEF
19Dong YanfengDEF
27Baihelamu AbuduwailiFWD
20Wang ZimingFWD
1Tao JianGK
25Mirahmetjan MuzepperMID
58Liao RongxiangMID
39Gan ChaoMID
23Liao LishengMID
29Iminqari MutallepMID

Unavailable Players

0 players

Yunnan Yukun

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
Over 2.5 Goals1.35 (67.7%)
Both Teams Score1.35 (67.8%)
Value Bets
Yunnan Yukun Win3.31 (38%)
Chengdu Better City Win1.89 (41.5%)
Under 2.5 Goals3.03 (32.3%)
BTTS No2.97 (32.2%)
Speculative
Draw3.94 (20.5%)

Yellow Card Prediction

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

Corner Prediction

Yunnan Yukun have averaged 4.8 corners per match at home; Chengdu Better City 6.0 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 6.4 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

Chengdu Better City have generated 1.66 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 44% of them. They put 4.6 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Chengdu Better City player to score at 1.85 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
Chengdu Better City 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.