Nantong Zhiyun 0-2 Chengdu Better City – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Chengdu Better City at 52%, yet other data sources diverge — this Nantong Zhiyun vs Chengdu Better City fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Analysis
Chengdu Better City make the trip to Rugao Olympic Sports Center Stadium to face Nantong Zhiyun in Super League, Regular Season - 25. The match kicks off on Sunday 17 September 2023 at 08:30 UTC.
Form
Nantong Zhiyun (all games): 1W 6D 3L across 10 Super League fixtures this term — 0.90 PPG. Last five: D D L W L. They are averaging 1.00 goals per game and conceding 1.30 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 80% of their matches — an extremely high rate that makes BTTS Yes a well-supported standalone angle from their form alone. This season is still relatively young for Nantong Zhiyun, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Nantong Zhiyun's home record at Rugao Olympic Sports Center Stadium: 1W 4D 5L from 10 Super League appearances (0.70 PPG). At home they are averaging 0.80 goals scored and 1.60 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their home matches — a rate that supports the Yes angle in this fixture.
Chengdu Better City have collected 1.00 PPG across 10 Super League outings this season: 3W 1D 6L. Last five: L W L L D. Their scoring rate of 1.30 per game is modest, conceding 1.40 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market. This season is still relatively young for Chengdu Better City, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Chengdu Better City away from home this season: 4W 2D 4L from 10 away games — 1.40 PPG on the road. Away from home they average 1.50 goals scored and 1.30 conceded per game. 4 clean sheets from 10 away games (40%) shows they are capable of shutting up shop on the road.
Neither side holds a meaningful form edge. The 0.90 vs 1.00 PPG split is negligible — model and market signals should carry more analytical weight for this one.
H2H Analysis
Neither side has dominated this fixture. The last 1 head-to-head meetings have produced 0 wins for Nantong Zhiyun, 1 for Chengdu Better City and 0 draws — an even split that leaves the H2H largely neutral as a betting input.
Scoring has been limited when these teams have met. The 1 previous contests averaged 1.0 goals, making the Under 2.5 the historically backed angle in the goals market. The most recent clash, on 27 May 2023, ended 0–1 with Chengdu Better City winning.
With a balanced win record and just 1.0 goals per game historically, the H2H points toward a tight, low-scoring contest. Under 2.5 goals has the strongest statistical grounding from the fixture history regardless of which side wins.
Trading Data
Nantong Zhiyun goal-timing and half-time pattern breakdown (24 games, 11 at home): they score before half-time in 54% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 100% of the time; BTTS occurs in 54% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 36% of games (home games).
Chengdu Better City goal-timing and half-time pattern breakdown (24 games, 11 at away): they score before half-time in 82% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 67% of the time; BTTS occurs in 46% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 46% of games (away games).
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Nantong Zhiyun 62% versus Chengdu Better City 54%; no strong lean in either direction. Under 2.5 goals has backing from the in-play data — both teams register low Over 2.5 rates (Nantong Zhiyun 29% | Chengdu Better City 50%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Nantong Zhiyun 0.82 xG and Chengdu Better City 1.46 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: Nantong Zhiyun attack 0.624 / defence 1.194 | Chengdu Better City attack 1.008 / defence 0.839. League average goals — home 1.570 / away 1.210. Nantong Zhiyun's attack strength of 0.624 is below the league average — the 0.82 xG projection reflects a team that scores at a discount to the division norm. Data: 24 Nantong Zhiyun games / 58 Chengdu Better City games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Nantong Zhiyun 21% | Draw 27% | Chengdu Better City 52%. Fair-value odds: Nantong Zhiyun 4.76 | Draw 3.70 | Chengdu Better City 1.92. Chengdu Better City hold a narrow Poisson edge at 52% — the draw (27%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 40% | BTTS probability 43% | Total xG 2.28. Under 2.5 has a narrow probability edge at 60% — total xG of 2.28 is below the line but not decisively so. BTTS probability of 43% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Final Verdict
Poisson rates Chengdu Better City as the most likely outcome at 52% — moderate model lean. Draw probability of 27% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on Chengdu Better City if the outright odds are short.
On the goals line, Poisson's 2.28 combined xG gives a 40% probability to Under 2.5 — Poisson-only — limited corroboration.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is No at 43%. Form rates are neutral: Nantong Zhiyun 60% | Chengdu Better City 50%.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Nantong Zhiyun vs Chengdu Better City | Competition: Super League, Regular Season - 25 | Venue: Rugao Olympic Sports Center Stadium • Kick-off: Sunday 17 Sep 2023, 08:30 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Nantong Zhiyun 21% | Draw 27% | Chengdu Better City 52% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 40% | BTTS 43% | xG Nantong Zhiyun 0.82 / Chengdu Better City 1.46 • Poisson strength factors: Nantong Zhiyun attack 0.624 / def 1.194 | Chengdu Better City attack 1.008 / def 0.839 | league avg home 1.570 / away 1.210 • Poisson stance: Chengdu Better City (52%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
0.82
Nantong Zhiyun xG
Expected Goals
1.46
Chengdu Better City xG
43%
BTTS
67%
Over 1.5
40%
Over 2.5
20%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
⚠️ This analysis is generated algorithmically from statistical data and is intended for informational purposes only. It does not constitute betting advice. Please gamble responsibly.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Nantong Zhiyun vs Chengdu Better City kick off?
Nantong Zhiyun vs Chengdu Better City kicked off at 08:30 on Sunday 17 September 2023 at Rugao Olympic Sports Center Stadium.
What was the final score in Nantong Zhiyun vs Chengdu Better City?
Nantong Zhiyun 0 - 2 Chengdu Better City.
Where is Nantong Zhiyun vs Chengdu Better City being played?
The match is being played at Rugao Olympic Sports Center Stadium.
What competition is Nantong Zhiyun vs Chengdu Better City part of?
Nantong Zhiyun vs Chengdu Better City is a Regular Season - 25 fixture in the Super League (China).
Who is favourite to win Nantong Zhiyun vs Chengdu Better City?
Our statistical model gives Nantong Zhiyun a 21% chance of winning, Chengdu Better City a 52% chance, and a 27% chance of a draw — making Chengdu Better City the favourite.
Will both teams score in Nantong Zhiyun vs Chengdu Better City?
Our model estimates a 43% probability that both Nantong Zhiyun and Chengdu Better City will score (BTTS).
Will Nantong Zhiyun vs Chengdu Better City have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 40%.
What is the head-to-head record between Nantong Zhiyun and Chengdu Better City?
Record (1 meetings): Nantong Zhiyun 0W | Draws 0 | Chengdu Better City 1W.
What form are Nantong Zhiyun and Chengdu Better City in?
Nantong Zhiyun (all comps): 1W-6D-3L in 10 | 0.90 PPG | GF 1.00 / GA 1.30 | L5 D-D-L-W-L. Chengdu Better City (all comps): 3W-1D-6L in 10 | 1.00 PPG | GF 1.30 / GA 1.40 | L5 L-W-L-L-D.
🧮 Model Insight
Behind the Numbers
The model rates Nantong Zhiyun's attack at 0.62x the league average against Chengdu Better City's defence at 0.84x — combine the two and it projects 0.82 expected goals for the hosts. Flip it around — Chengdu Better City's attack (1.01x) against Nantong Zhiyun's defence (1.19x) — and the away total comes out at 1.46.
These ratings are built from 24/58 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 1-1 carries the highest individual probability at 13.9% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 0-1 (13.3%), 0-0 (11.9%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 39% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Chengdu Better City Win
21%
4.79
27%
3.66
52%
1.93
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
0 – 1
14.9%
Away win
Most likely
1 – 1
12.3%
Draw
0 – 2
10.9%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
0.82
Nantong Zhiyun xG
Total xG
2.28
1.46
Chengdu Better City xG
4.79
21%
Home win
3.66
27%
Draw
1.93
52%
Away win
Goals Markets
66%
Over 1.5
1.52
34%
Under 1.5
2.94
40%
Over 2.5
2.50
60%
Under 2.5
1.67
20%
Over 3.5
5.00
80%
Under 3.5
1.25
8%
Over 4.5
12.50
92%
Under 4.5
1.09
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
43%
BTTS Yes
2.31
57%
BTTS No
1.76
Clean Sheet
23%
4.29
44%
2.27
Win to Nil
5%
20.54
23%
4.39
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 10.3 | 14.9 | 10.9 | 5.3 | 1.9 | 0.6 |
| 1 | 8.4 | 12.3 | 8.9 | 4.3 | 1.6 | 0.5 |
| 2 | 3.5 | 5.0 | 3.7 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| 3 | 0.9 | 1.4 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – | – |
| 5 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Nantong Zhiyun vs Chengdu Better City?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 13.9%.
How many goals are Nantong Zhiyun and Chengdu Better City expected to score?
The model projects 0.82 expected goals for Nantong Zhiyun and 1.46 for Chengdu Better City, a combined total of 2.28.
How confident is the prediction model for Nantong Zhiyun vs Chengdu Better City?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 52%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
The Form Picture
Across their last 24 outings, Nantong Zhiyun have picked up 0.79 PPG on a 3W 10D 11L record — D-D-L-W-L across the most recent five. The sample for Nantong Zhiyun is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Chengdu Better City's form line: 10W 7D 7L from 24 games, 1.54 PPG, last five L-W-L-L-D. The sample for Chengdu Better City is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Put side by side, Chengdu Better City are the form team by 0.75 points per game — a gap wide enough to matter, though form alone rarely tells the whole story against Nantong Zhiyun.
Home & Away Splits
On home soil, Nantong Zhiyun have posted 0.91 PPG from 11 outings (2W 4D 5L).
On the road, Chengdu Better City have gone 4W 3D 4L from 11 away games — 1.36 PPG when travelling.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Chengdu Better City come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Scoring & Defensive Trends
Nantong Zhiyun are averaging 0.83 goals scored and 1.38 conceded per game recently; Chengdu Better City are on 1.46 scored and 1.12 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Nantong Zhiyun have seen both teams score in 62% of their recent games.
Last 24 Results — Super League
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Nantong Zhiyun
Blended
Chengdu Better City
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Nantong Zhiyun and Chengdu Better City in coming into this match?
Nantong Zhiyun have gone 3W 10D 11L in their last 24 games (0.79 PPG), while Chengdu Better City have gone 10W 7D 7L in their last 24 (1.54 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Nantong Zhiyun at home or Chengdu Better City away?
Chengdu Better City's away record (1.36 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Nantong Zhiyun at home: 0.91 PPG; Chengdu Better City away: 1.36 PPG.
Have Nantong Zhiyun or Chengdu Better City been keeping clean sheets recently?
Nantong Zhiyun have kept a clean sheet in 12% of their recent games, Chengdu Better City in 33%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
History of the Fixture
On record, these two have faced off 4 times since May 2023 — enough meetings to establish some real patterns. Every recorded meeting has come in Super League. It has been a while since the last meeting — 7 July 2024, some 1 year back — so squads and form on both sides may look very different now.
Records & Recent Trends
There's a clear current trend here: Chengdu Better City have taken the last 4 head-to-head results.
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Nantong Zhiyun have gone 0W 0D 2L from 2 meetings on their own ground against Chengdu Better City — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 4 Meetings
0
Nantong Zhiyun
0
Draws
4
Chengdu Better City
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Nantong Zhiyun and Chengdu Better City?
From 4 meetings on record, Nantong Zhiyun have won 0, Chengdu Better City have won 4, and 0 have been drawn.
When did Nantong Zhiyun and Chengdu Better City last play each other?
They last met on 7 July 2024, when Nantong Zhiyun 0-1 Chengdu Better City.
Who has won more matches between Nantong Zhiyun and Chengdu Better City?
Chengdu Better City have the better head-to-head record, with 4 wins from 4 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
How These Sides Start
Nantong Zhiyun see a goal before the break in 54% of their matches.
Chengdu Better City are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 82% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 27% of the time.
Goals & Clean Sheets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Nantong Zhiyun 54%, Chengdu Better City 46% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 36% (Nantong Zhiyun) and 46% (Chengdu Better City).
On the defensive side: Chengdu Better City in 46%; Nantong Zhiyun have failed to score in 27% of games.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Nantong Zhiyun home games / Chengdu Better City away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Nantong Zhiyun play Chengdu Better City?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 54% of Nantong Zhiyun's recent matches and 46% of Chengdu Better City's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Nantong Zhiyun vs Chengdu Better City usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 36% of Nantong Zhiyun's recent games and 46% of Chengdu Better City's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Nantong Zhiyun and Chengdu Better City tend to score early?
Nantong Zhiyun have had a goal before half-time in 54% of their recent matches, Chengdu Better City in 82% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Chengdu Better City cruise to a comfortable 0-2 victory over Nantong Zhiyun.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Chengdu Better City beat Nantong Zhiyun 0-2 at Rugao Olympic Sports Center Stadium, Regular Season - 25, in the Super League. That is the final score; the rest of this report grades it against what the data forecast beforehand.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Nantong Zhiyun 0.82 xG and Chengdu Better City 1.46 xG, a combined 2.28. The scoreboard read 0-2 for 2 actual goals. Nantong Zhiyun fell 0.8 short of their projected output. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Nantong Zhiyun attack 0.62 / defence 1.19 against Chengdu Better City attack 1.01 / defence 0.84, drawn from 24/58 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Nantong Zhiyun 21% | Draw 27% | Chengdu Better City 52%, with Chengdu Better City to win its most likely call at 52%. The scoreboard confirmed the model's leading pick.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 40%. The game delivered 2, so it stayed under — the model's lean was correct. Over 1.5 had been 67% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 43% and the match did not — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 40% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Nantong Zhiyun 29%, Chengdu Better City 50%), a base rate that agreed with today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 58%, which did not match the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Nantong Zhiyun's trading profile (24 games, 11 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 62% of their matches — today it did not; they fail to score in 25% of games, a blank that repeated today.
Chengdu Better City's trading profile (24 games, 11 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 54% of their matches — today it did not; they keep a clean sheet 33% of the time, and duly kept one.
Form vs Result
On form, Chengdu Better City arrived the stronger side — 1.54 PPG against 0.79. The form guide was vindicated by the result. Nantong Zhiyun (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 0.82 scoring average — below par going forward. Chengdu Better City (home/away splits) conceded 0 against a 1.18 average — tighter than their form line.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 4 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit), form (hit). The data earned its keep here, calling the bulk of the fixture correctly.
💡 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.