SHANGHAI SIPG vs Shandong Luneng: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Shandong Luneng travel to face SHANGHAI SIPG on Saturday 1 August in the Super League, with Pudong Football Stadium the venue – the ball rolls at 12:35 WAT. In the table, SHANGHAI SIPG are 5th, upper half, on 45 points after 30 matches; Shandong Luneng are 4th (among the top four) with 47. Only 2 points split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
SHANGHAI SIPG, last 5: WDDLW Their latest outing: 2–0 win over Shanghai Shenhua, at home. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 1.2 conceded per game.
Shandong Luneng, last 5: LDLWL Their latest outing: 1–2 defeat to Henan Jianye, at home. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 4. The attack is flying at 2.0 goals per game.
Momentum favours SHANGHAI SIPG, collecting 1.8 points per game to 1.2 for Shandong Luneng.
Head to head
When they last met (17 Apr 2026) it ended Shandong Luneng 1–1 SHANGHAI SIPG.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give SHANGHAI SIPG 2.2 xG, Shandong Luneng 1.5 xG – a total near 3.7. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 70% and GG at 69%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – SHANGHAI SIPG 55%, draw 19%, Shandong Luneng 26%.
GG/NG: GG (69%) at 1.33.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 2.5 goals (70%, odds 1.36). Most likely score in line with that pick: SHANGHAI SIPG 2–1 Shandong Luneng. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
SHANGHAI SIPG55%fair 1.81 · @1.86
Draw19%fair 5.34 · @3.95
Shandong Luneng26%fair 3.84 · @3.30
3.65Expected goals
2.19SHANGHAI SIPG xG
1.46Shandong Luneng xG
69%Both score
70%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–19%
1–18%
3–17%
2–27%
2–06%
1–26%
From our goals model: SHANGHAI SIPG 2.2 – 1.5 Shandong Luneng expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for SHANGHAI SIPG vs Shandong Luneng?
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 70% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.36.
Who will win SHANGHAI SIPG vs Shandong Luneng?
On our numbers SHANGHAI SIPG have a 55% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Shandong Luneng 26%.
How many goals will there be in SHANGHAI SIPG vs Shandong Luneng?
We expect about 3.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 70% likely and both teams score 69% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for SHANGHAI SIPG vs Shandong Luneng?
Our predicted score is SHANGHAI SIPG 2–1 Shandong Luneng, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.7 goals in total.
When is SHANGHAI SIPG vs Shandong Luneng?
SHANGHAI SIPG vs Shandong Luneng (Super League) kicks off on Saturday 1 August 2026 at 12:35 (West Africa Time) at Pudong Football Stadium.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
