Shandong Luneng vs Chengdu Better City prediction

Shandong Luneng – Chengdu Better City, Super League, Sunday, November 8, 2026 at 07:30 AM (GMT). Venue: Jinan Olympic Sports Center Stadium

Shandong Luneng is #4 in the table (44 pts) and Chengdu Better City #1 (52 pts). It's a clash between two of the top four. Shandong Luneng is unbeaten in its last 5 matches. Chengdu Better City has not won any of its last 5 matches. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: Shandong Luneng 2, draws 0, Chengdu Better City 4. Their last meeting, on May 30, 2026, ended Chengdu Better City 1-0 Shandong Luneng.

Shandong Luneng

07:30 AM

Chengdu Better City

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

This is a final-round meeting between the league leaders and a Shandong side arriving in far better short-term attacking rhythm. Chengdu’s season-long defensive record and recent dominance in this head-to-head keep them dangerous, but their scoring drought is the sharpest concern. Shandong will look to turn a fast home start into sustained pressure through Cryzan, Qazaishvili and advanced wing-backs. The central battle around Felipe and Chengdu’s midfield screen should decide whether the visitors can regain their usual control.

Predicted score and probabilities

The AI's exact score, win/draw/loss probabilities, both teams to score, over/under 2.5 and 5 key factors are in the full analysis.

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Head-to-head analysis

Chengdu have won the last three meetings, including the May league encounter, and hold the stronger recent overall record in this fixture. Shandong’s home success against Chengdu is less recent, so the visitors have a meaningful psychological reference point.

Form (last 5)

Shandong LunengLeague position #4 · 44 ptsD W W

Chengdu Better CityLeague position #1 · 52 ptsL L L

Shandong Luneng vs Chengdu Better City stats

	Shandong Luneng	Chengdu Better City
Played	29	29
Goals scored	57	51
Goals conceded	47	35
Clean sheets	4	7

Last meetings

2026-05-30Chengdu Better City 1-0 Shandong Luneng
2025-08-02Chengdu Better City 2-1 Shandong Luneng
2025-06-20Shandong Luneng 1-3 Chengdu Better City
2025-04-02Shandong Luneng 0-3 Chengdu Better City
2024-09-24Shandong Luneng 1-0 Chengdu Better City
2024-08-17Shandong Luneng 3-0 Chengdu Better City