Shandong Luneng 8-0 Shenzhen Ruby FC – Result & Analysis
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Poisson rates Shandong Luneng at 79% — recent form provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this Shandong Luneng vs Shenzhen Ruby FC encounter.
✍️ Match Preview
Analysis & Preview
Shenzhen Ruby FC travel to Wuyuan River Stadium Field 2 to take on Shandong Luneng in Super League (matchday 29). The game is scheduled for Monday 19 December 2022 at 11:00 UK time.
Form Analysis
Looking at their last 10 matches, Shandong Luneng stand at 7W 1D 2L — 2.20 PPG. Last five: L W L D W. They are averaging 2.90 goals per game — a high-scoring output that makes them a genuine attacking threat in any fixture. 4 clean sheets in 10 games (40%) reflects a solid defensive base. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets.
At home, Shandong Luneng have gone 8W 1D 1L in their last 10 home games (2.50 PPG). They are averaging 2.80 goals per home game — a prolific scoring rate in front of their own fans. 5 clean sheets from their last 10 home games (50%) — they are an exceptionally hard side to score against at home.
Shenzhen Ruby FC — last 10 games: 3W 0D 7L — 0.90 PPG. Last five: W L L L L. Their scoring rate of 0.70 per game is modest, conceding 1.90 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings (10%). Both teams have scored in just 30% of their games, reflecting a regular tendency to keep or record clean sheets.
Shenzhen Ruby FC away from home: 3W 1D 6L from their last 10 away games — 1.00 PPG on the road. Away from home they average 1.10 goals scored and 2.10 conceded per game.
On current form, Shandong Luneng have the edge — a 1.30 PPG advantage (2.20 vs 0.90) represents a meaningful gap. That momentum makes them the form-based pick, though if the outright price looks short, Draw No Bet is worth comparing.
H2H
The H2H picture is flat: the 3 H2H matches we hold have produced 2 wins for Shandong Luneng, 0 for Shenzhen Ruby FC and 1 draw. Form and model data should carry more weight here. With only 3 H2H matches to go on, treat this as a light input.
These two sides have produced goals at a healthy rate, averaging 4.7 per game across the 3 H2H matches we hold. That scoring profile supports the Over 2.5 angle. The most recent of those, on 24 Sep 2022, ended Shandong Luneng 4–0 Shenzhen Ruby FC — a Shandong Luneng win.
With the win record balanced, the strongest H2H signal is in the goals market — at 4.7 goals per game, Over 2.5 is the cleaner angle from the head-to-head data.
In-Play Profile
Shandong Luneng in-play tendencies (last 52 games, 25 of them at home): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 64% of their matches in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 93% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 67% of those occasions; they lead at the break 48% of the time; of the 6 games they trailed at half-time, they recovered to draw or win 33%; BTTS occurs in 44% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 60% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 36%; they keep a clean sheet 46% of the time.
Shenzhen Ruby FC in-play tendencies (last 52 games, 25 of them away): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 80% of their matches in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 77% of the time; of the 22 games they trailed at half-time, they recovered to draw or win 27%; BTTS occurs in 64% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 64% of games (away games); they fail to score in 35% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Shandong Luneng 52% versus Shenzhen Ruby FC 52%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Shandong Luneng 60% | Shenzhen Ruby FC 60%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Shandong Luneng 2.82 xG and Shenzhen Ruby FC 0.74 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Shandong Luneng attack 1.618 / defence 0.713 | Shenzhen Ruby FC attack 0.750 / defence 1.259. League average goals — home 1.382 / away 1.391. Shandong Luneng carry an above-average attack rating of 1.618 — their 2.82 xG reflects attacking quality above the league norm. Shenzhen Ruby FC's defence rating of 1.259 (above 1 = concedes more than average) is pushing Shandong Luneng's projected output up. Shenzhen Ruby FC's attack rating of 0.750 is below the league average, which holds their xG down at 0.74. Shandong Luneng have a tight defence (rating 0.713), which is pulling Shenzhen Ruby FC's projected output down. Data: built from Shandong Luneng's last 44 games and Shenzhen Ruby FC's last 44.
Result probabilities: Shandong Luneng 79% | Draw 14% | Shenzhen Ruby FC 6%. Fair-value odds: Shandong Luneng 1.26 | Draw 6.97 | Shenzhen Ruby FC 15.80. The model has a clear lean to Shandong Luneng (79%) — a 65pp gap over the next-most-likely outcome reflects a meaningful statistical advantage.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 69% | BTTS Yes probability 50% | Total xG 3.56. Over 2.5 is the model's clear signal at 69% — a total xG of 3.56 means the expected score alone exceeds the 2.5 threshold, making the Over not just likely but structurally supported by both sides' attack/defence profiles. BTTS Yes at 50% is only a slight lean — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Our Verdict
Poisson rates Shandong Luneng as the most likely outcome at 79% — clear model lean. Recent form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support.
Poisson projects 3.56 total expected goals, pointing to Over 2.5 at 69% probability — strong conviction, supported by recent form (Shandong Luneng's last 10 home games and Shenzhen Ruby FC's last 10 away games) averaging 3.4 goals per game and the H2H data averaging 4.7 goals per game across 3 H2H matches.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is Yes at 50%. Form rates are neutral — both teams scored in: Shandong Luneng 50% (last 10 home games) | Shenzhen Ruby FC 50% (last 10 away games).
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Shandong Luneng vs Shenzhen Ruby FC | Competition: Super League, matchday 29 | Venue: Wuyuan River Stadium Field 2 • Kick-off: Monday 19 December 2022 at 11:00 UK time • Data inputs: head-to-head data, recent form (overall and home/away), the Poisson prediction model and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Shandong Luneng 79% | Draw 14% | Shenzhen Ruby FC 6% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 69% (Under 31%) | BTTS Yes 50% (No 50%) | xG Shandong Luneng 2.82 / Shenzhen Ruby FC 0.74 • Poisson strength factors: Shandong Luneng attack 1.618 / def 0.713 | Shenzhen Ruby FC attack 0.750 / def 1.259 | league avg home 1.382 / away 1.391 • Poisson stance: Shandong Luneng (79%) — strong lean
🧮 Prediction Model
2.82
Shandong Luneng xG
Expected Goals
0.74
Shenzhen Ruby FC xG
50%
BTTS
88%
Over 1.5
69%
Over 2.5
48%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Shandong Luneng vs Shenzhen Ruby FC FAQs
What time does Shandong Luneng vs Shenzhen Ruby FC kick off?
Shandong Luneng vs Shenzhen Ruby FC kicked off at 11:00 UK time on Monday 19 December 2022 at Wuyuan River Stadium Field 2.
What was the final score in Shandong Luneng vs Shenzhen Ruby FC?
Shandong Luneng 8 - 0 Shenzhen Ruby FC.
Where is Shandong Luneng vs Shenzhen Ruby FC being played?
The match is being played at Wuyuan River Stadium Field 2.
What competition is Shandong Luneng vs Shenzhen Ruby FC part of?
Shandong Luneng vs Shenzhen Ruby FC is a Super League fixture (matchday 29) (China).
Who is favourite to win Shandong Luneng vs Shenzhen Ruby FC?
Our statistical model gives Shandong Luneng a 79% chance of winning, Shenzhen Ruby FC a 6% chance, and a 14% chance of a draw — making Shandong Luneng the favourite.
Will both teams score in Shandong Luneng vs Shenzhen Ruby FC?
Our model estimates a 50% probability that both Shandong Luneng and Shenzhen Ruby FC will score — effectively a coin flip.
Will Shandong Luneng vs Shenzhen Ruby FC have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 69%, so it leans towards over 2.5 goals.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
Shandong Luneng's attacking strength (1.62x league average) is weighed against Shenzhen Ruby FC's defensive record (1.26x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 2.82. The same calculation in reverse, Shenzhen Ruby FC's attack versus Shandong Luneng's defence, projects 0.74 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from Shandong Luneng's last 44 games and Shenzhen Ruby FC's last 44 — a full enough recent sample to trust.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 2-0, at 11.3%. Close behind: 3-0 (10.6%), 2-1 (8.4%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 30% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Shandong Luneng Win
79%
1.26
14%
6.97
6%
15.80
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
2 – 0
11.3%
Home win
Most likely
3 – 0
10.6%
Home win
2 – 1
8.4%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
2.82
Shandong Luneng xG
Total xG
3.56
0.74
Shenzhen Ruby FC xG
1.26
79%
Home win
6.97
14%
Draw
15.80
6%
Away win
Goals Markets
87%
Over 1.5
1.15
13%
Under 1.5
7.69
69%
Over 2.5
1.45
31%
Under 2.5
3.23
48%
Over 3.5
2.08
52%
Under 3.5
1.92
29%
Over 4.5
3.45
71%
Under 4.5
1.41
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
50%
BTTS Yes
2.00
50%
BTTS No
2.00
Clean Sheet
48%
2.10
6%
16.73
Win to Nil
38%
2.65
0%
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Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2.8 | 2.1 | 0.8 | 0.2 | – | – |
| 1 | 8.0 | 6.0 | 2.2 | 0.5 | 0.1 | – |
| 2 | 11.3 | 8.4 | 3.1 | 0.8 | 0.1 | – |
| 3 | 10.6 | 7.9 | 2.9 | 0.7 | 0.1 | – |
| 4 | 7.5 | 5.5 | 2.1 | 0.5 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 4.2 | 3.1 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Shandong Luneng vs Shenzhen Ruby FC Prediction FAQs
What is the most likely scoreline for Shandong Luneng vs Shenzhen Ruby FC?
Our Poisson model rates 2-0 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 11.3%.
How many goals are Shandong Luneng and Shenzhen Ruby FC expected to score?
The model projects 2.82 expected goals for Shandong Luneng and 0.74 for Shenzhen Ruby FC, a combined total of 3.56.
How confident is the prediction model for Shandong Luneng vs Shenzhen Ruby FC?
Reasonably confident — the model's leading outcome is rated at 79%, a clear lean rather than a toss-up.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
Shandong Luneng come into this having played 52 games, going 37W 9D 6L for 2.31 points per game. Their last five reads L-W-L-D-W.
On the other side, Shenzhen Ruby FC sit at 1.19 PPG from 52 outings (18W 8D 26L), a run that reads W-L-L-L-L across their last five.
Shandong Luneng carry the stronger recent form of the two, 1.12 PPG clear of Shenzhen Ruby FC — worth weighing alongside whatever the head-to-head and market data say.
Home Ground vs the Road
Shandong Luneng's home form reads 21W 3D 1L across their last 25 home games, a 2.64 PPG return.
Away from home, Shenzhen Ruby FC have taken 1.24 points per game from their last 25 away games (9W 4D 12L).
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Shandong Luneng come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
The Goals Picture
Shandong Luneng are averaging 2.31 goals scored and 0.83 conceded per game recently; Shenzhen Ruby FC are on 1.19 scored and 1.67 conceded.
Defensively: Shandong Luneng have kept a clean sheet in 46% of their games — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 52 Results
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Shandong Luneng
Current Season
Shenzhen Ruby FC
Current Season
Shandong Luneng (Home) vs Shenzhen Ruby FC (Away)
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Shandong Luneng
Current Season
Shenzhen Ruby FC
Current Season
❓ Shandong Luneng vs Shenzhen Ruby FC Form FAQs
What form are Shandong Luneng and Shenzhen Ruby FC in coming into this match?
Shandong Luneng have gone 37W 9D 6L in their last 52 games (2.31 PPG), while Shenzhen Ruby FC have gone 18W 8D 26L in their last 52 (1.19 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Shandong Luneng at home or Shenzhen Ruby FC away?
Shandong Luneng's home record (2.64 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Shandong Luneng at home: 2.64 PPG; Shenzhen Ruby FC away: 1.24 PPG.
Have Shandong Luneng or Shenzhen Ruby FC been keeping clean sheets recently?
Shandong Luneng have kept a clean sheet in 46% of their recent games, Shenzhen Ruby FC in 19%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The head-to-head numbers here are drawn from the 6 H2H matches in our data, going back to May 2021. All of them came in Super League. The most recent in our data was on 25 August 2023, some 3 years back — so squads and form on both sides may look very different now.
Digging Into the Numbers
Shandong Luneng have won each of the latest 5 H2H matches we hold, a run that gives them the edge coming in.
The biggest gap in our H2H data came on 19 Dec 2022, when Shandong Luneng won Shandong Luneng 8-0 Shenzhen Ruby FC.
Shandong Luneng's record when hosting Shenzhen Ruby FC specifically: 3W 0D 0L from 3 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 6 Meetings
5
Shandong Luneng
1
Draws
0
Shenzhen Ruby FC
Recent Meetings
❓ Shandong Luneng vs Shenzhen Ruby FC H2H FAQs
What is the head-to-head record between Shandong Luneng and Shenzhen Ruby FC?
Across the 6 head-to-head matches in our data, Shandong Luneng have won 5, Shenzhen Ruby FC have won 0, and 1 has been drawn.
When did Shandong Luneng and Shenzhen Ruby FC last play each other?
The most recent meeting in our data was on 25 August 2023: Shenzhen Ruby FC 1-2 Shandong Luneng.
Who has won more matches between Shandong Luneng and Shenzhen Ruby FC?
Shandong Luneng have the better head-to-head record, with 5 wins from the 6 head-to-head matches in our data.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
Shandong Luneng are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 64% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 56% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 50% of those situations.
Shenzhen Ruby FC are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 80% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 27% of those situations.
The Numbers That Matter
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Shandong Luneng 44%, Shenzhen Ruby FC 64% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Goals have flowed in these teams' recent matches — Over 2.5 has landed at 60% for Shandong Luneng and 64% for Shenzhen Ruby FC. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 36% and 40% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: Shandong Luneng keep a clean sheet in 56% of their matches.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Shandong Luneng home games / Shenzhen Ruby FC away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Shandong Luneng vs Shenzhen Ruby FC Trading FAQs
Do both teams usually score in Shandong Luneng and Shenzhen Ruby FC matches?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 44% of Shandong Luneng's recent matches and 64% of Shenzhen Ruby FC's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Are Shandong Luneng and Shenzhen Ruby FC matches usually high-scoring?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 60% of Shandong Luneng's matches and 64% of Shenzhen Ruby FC's.
Do Shandong Luneng and Shenzhen Ruby FC matches tend to have early goals?
There has been at least one first-half goal in 64% of Shandong Luneng's recent matches and 80% of Shenzhen Ruby FC's — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Dominant Shandong Luneng run riot with a 8-0 hammering of Shenzhen Ruby FC.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Shandong Luneng beat Shenzhen Ruby FC 8-0 at Wuyuan River Stadium Field 2, Regular Season - 29, in the Super League. The remainder of the report sets that outcome against the pre-match model, the markets and the teams' data profiles.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Shandong Luneng 2.82 xG and Shenzhen Ruby FC 0.74 xG, a combined 3.56. The scoreboard read 8-0 for 8 actual goals. Shandong Luneng beat their projection by 5.2 — clinical relative to the chances the model priced in. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Shandong Luneng attack 1.62 / defence 0.71 against Shenzhen Ruby FC attack 0.75 / defence 1.26, drawn from 44/44 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Shandong Luneng 79% | Draw 14% | Shenzhen Ruby FC 6%, with Shandong Luneng to win its most likely call at 79%. The result followed the model's preferred path, landing its top-rated outcome.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 69%. The game delivered 8, so it went over — in line with the projection. Over 1.5 had been 88% and landed. Over 3.5 was 48% and came in. On both teams to score, the model sat at 50% and the match did not — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 60% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Shandong Luneng 60%, Shenzhen Ruby FC 60%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 52%, which did not match the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Shandong Luneng's trading profile (52 games, 25 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 52% of their matches — today it did not; they keep a clean sheet 46% of the time, and duly kept one.
Shenzhen Ruby FC's trading profile (52 games, 25 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 52% of their matches — today it did not; they fail to score in 35% of games, a blank that repeated today.
Form vs Result
On form, Shandong Luneng arrived the stronger side — 2.31 PPG against 1.19. Form held, and they took the win. Shandong Luneng (home/away splits) scored 8 against a 2.40 average — above their attacking norm. Shenzhen Ruby FC (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.48 scoring average — below par going forward and shipped 8 against a 1.88 concession average — a leakier day than usual.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 3 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (miss), form (hit). Partial vindication: some calls landed, others slipped.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.