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Yunnan Yukun vs SHANGHAI SIPG Prediction, Tips & Odds

Yunnan Yukun vs SHANGHAI SIPG

Super LeagueRegular Season - 19
Yunnan Yukun
#4 · Super League
WLWDD
2 - 2
Yuxi Plateau Sports Center Stadium, Yuxi (10,000)
SHANGHAI SIPG
#12 · Super League
WLWDD
★ 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
1.40
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.35 (implied 74.0%) for Over 2.5 Goals. Our experts calculate a 76.5% probability (an expert ratio of 1.31). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (76.5% vs 74.0%), 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 Yunnan Yukun to win against SHANGHAI SIPG, with a projected scoreline of 2-1. Yunnan Yukun currently sits in 4th place in the league standings, having accumulated 24 points from 17 matches. Their season has been marked by a balanced attack and defense, scoring 31 goals while conceding 29, which gives them a goal difference of +2. Although their recent form includes two wins, a draw, and two losses, they have shown resilience in securing points against tougher opponents. On the other hand, SHANGHAI SIPG finds itself in 12th place, trailing with 15 points from the same number of matches. Their season has been inconsistent, with 5 wins, 5 draws, and 7 losses. They have scored 26 goals and conceded 24, maintaining a goal difference of +2. Recent performances reflect a slight upward trend, with two wins and a draw in their last five matches, but they remain vulnerable, especially against teams higher in the standings. The model suggests a win probability of 60% for Yunnan Yukun, with a key market indicator showing a 55% chance of them winning. However, one concern for Yunnan Yukun could be their recent inconsistency, which might allow SHANGHAI SIPG to capitalize on any defensive lapses. The full method behind this prediction is detailed in the "How We Reached This Prediction" section, generated by The Daily Punt Analysis Team, using an in-house model that 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 Win44%2.50
Draw21%3.84
SHANGHAI SIPG Win35%2.38
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.3367.5%

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

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
1.3566.7%

Combined goal output is high (3.2 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.

Correct Score
Yunnan Yukun 1-1 SHANGHAI SIPG
8.3912.0%

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

Asian Handicap
Yunnan Yukun -0.5
2.3438%

Yunnan Yukun have been the stronger side, winning 41% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-1
8.39
12.0%
1-2
9.36
10.8%
2-2
9.60
10.5%
2-1
9.64
10.5%
0-1
14.44
7.1%
1-3
14.58
7.0%

Our model projects a 1-1 draw 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
1.94
SHANGHAI SIPG
+0.0
1.83
Yunnan Yukun
-0.3
2.20
SHANGHAI SIPG
+0.3
2.05
Yunnan Yukun
-0.5
2.34
SHANGHAI SIPG
+0.5
2.40
Yunnan Yukun
-1.5
4.50
SHANGHAI SIPG
+1.5
4.00

Lines averaged across 6 bookmakers. Yunnan Yukun 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 SHANGHAI SIPG
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
10Bet
2.483.952.321.353.001.303.00
Marathonbet
2.513.842.381.322.881.323.04
Betfair
2.454.102.301.333.251.333.25
Pinnacle
2.574.182.441.373.14
SBO
2.303.332.25
William Hill
2.503.802.381.333.10
Bet365
2.623.702.451.402.881.363.00
1xBet
2.593.962.451.353.401.323.10
Unibet
2.383.802.551.342.951.333.00
Betano
2.553.852.351.362.871.352.95
Superbet
2.523.702.421.372.871.343.00
BetVictor
2.503.902.301.333.101.303.20

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
94.1%
Over 1.5 Goals
86.1%
Over 2.5 Goals
66.7%
Over 3.5 Goals
49.6%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XYunnan Yukun or Draw
65%1.52
12Yunnan Yukun or SHANGHAI SIPG
79%1.22
X2Draw or SHANGHAI SIPG
56%1.47

Head to Head

Last 3 Meetings (SHANGHAI SIPG leads 3-0)
0 Yunnan Yukun0 Draw3 SHANGHAI SIPG
04 Apr
SHANGHAI SIPG
2-1
Yunnan Yukun
Super League
Sept 25
SHANGHAI SIPG
4-2
Yunnan Yukun
Super League
Apr 25
Yunnan Yukun
2-3
SHANGHAI SIPG
Super League

In the last three encounters, SHANGHAI SIPG has won all three matches against Yunnan Yukun, leading to a head-to-head record of 0 wins for Yunnan Yukun and 3 for SHANGHAI SIPG. The scorelines indicate a competitive edge for SHANGHAI SIPG, with two matches ending with a margin of at least two goals. Notably, Yunnan Yukun has not managed to secure a win in these fixtures, and their last victory over SHANGHAI SIPG dates back to before this sample size. Overall, the results reflect a clear dominance by SHANGHAI SIPG in their recent matchups.

Super League Standings

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
1
Chengdu Better City
22136342222045
LDDDD
2
Qingdao Youth Island
2271142629-332
DWWDL
3
Dalian Zhixing
2110293236-432
WDLWW
4
Yunnan Yukun
229494341231
WLWDL
5
Shandong Luneng
2211383937230
WWLLW
6
Beijing Guoan
2197538271129
WWDDW
12
SHANGHAI SIPG
217683329422
WLWDL
14
Tianjin Teda
217683026417
LWWWW
15
Wuhan Three Towns
204882835-715
DWWLL
16
Qingdao Jonoon
2263133041-1114
LLLLL

Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
Yunnan YukunHome
6W2D3L
11 playedGF 23 · GA 181.82 pts/game
SHANGHAI SIPGAway
3W3D5L
11 playedGF 15 · GA 181.09 pts/game

Key Statistics

2026 Season
Yunnan YukunSHANGHAI SIPG
2Goals p.g.1.22
1.78Goals conceded p.g.1.5
19%Clean sheets22%
41%Win rate28%
3.78Avg goals in match2.72
1.47xG per game1.12
51%Possession %57%
4.8Shots on target / game4.1
4.5Corners per game5.6
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%
SHANGHAI SIPG
Recent Form

SHANGHAI SIPG have won 5 of their last 18 matches on the road, drawing 5 and losing 8. Their recent away fixtures include beat SHANGHAI SIPG 2-3 and drew with Yunnan Yukun 2-2.

Overall, the wider run reads 9W 10D 13L from the last 32 games (28% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.

Match Results: SHANGHAI SIPGAll competitions
09 Aug
Chongqing Tongliang Long
2-3
SHANGHAI SIPG
Super League
01 Aug
SHANGHAI SIPG
0-1
Shandong Luneng
Super League
25 Jul
SHANGHAI SIPG
2-0
Shanghai Shenhua
Super League
21 Jul
SHANGHAI SIPG
1-1
Sichuan Jiuniu
FA Cup
17 Jul
Yunnan Yukun
2-2
SHANGHAI SIPG
Super League
04 Jul
Qingdao Youth Island
2-1
SHANGHAI SIPG
Super League
9
Win
28%
10
Draw
31%
13
Lost
41%

Lineups

📋

Lineups not yet announced

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

Unavailable Players

0 players

Yunnan Yukun

No reported absences

SHANGHAI SIPG

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 (66.7%)
Both Teams Score1.33 (67.5%)
Value Bets
Yunnan Yukun Win2.50 (44.1%)
SHANGHAI SIPG Win2.38 (34.9%)
Under 2.5 Goals3.03 (33.3%)
BTTS No3.06 (32.5%)
Speculative
Draw3.84 (20.9%)

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 4.5 corners per match at home; SHANGHAI SIPG 5.6 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 6.0 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

Yunnan Yukun have generated 1.47 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 41% of them. They put 4.8 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Yunnan Yukun player to score at 1.85 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.