Poisson model rates Qingdao Youth Island at 49%, yet other data sources diverge — this Qingdao Youth Island vs Shandong Luneng fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Fixture Analysis
It is a Super League clash, Regular Season - 24 as Qingdao Youth Island welcome Shandong Luneng to Qingdao Guzhenkou University City Sports Center. Kick-off is set for Saturday 22 August 2026 at 12:00 UTC.
Form Analysis
Looking at all fixtures this season, Qingdao Youth Island stand at 4W 5D 1L from 10 Super League matches — 1.70 PPG. Last five: W D W W L. Offensively they are averaging 1.70 goals per game, with 1.50 conceded. Both teams have scored in 90% 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 Qingdao Youth Island, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Qingdao Youth Island's form when playing at home: 4W 6D 0L across 10 games at Qingdao Guzhenkou University City Sports Center this term (1.80 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.30 goals scored and 0.80 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 70% of their home games — an outstanding BTTS rate that is a key data point for this fixture.
Across all Super League games this season, Shandong Luneng have recorded 5W 2D 3L from 10 outings — 1.70 PPG. Last five: D L W L W. Their attacking form is sharp — 2.30 goals per game is a high-output rate that commands respect in the goals markets. Both teams have scored in 80% of their matches this season — one of the stronger BTTS rates in the division, making Yes a well-evidenced play. This season is still relatively young for Shandong Luneng, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Shandong Luneng away from home this season: 5W 0D 5L from 10 away games — 1.50 PPG on the road. Away from home they average 1.70 goals scored and 1.90 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their away games — meaningful support for the Yes angle in this specific context.
The form comparison is too close to call — 1.70 PPG (Qingdao Youth Island) versus 1.70 (Shandong Luneng). When the figures are this level, no pick can be reliably derived from recent results alone.
The BTTS market is worth targeting here. Qingdao Youth Island register both teams scoring in 70% of relevant matches, Shandong Luneng in 60% (using home/away splits) — both sides above the 60% threshold gives BTTS Yes firm statistical grounding.
H2H
Despite the anticipated home advantage, Shandong Luneng have the better historical record — 4 wins from 7 previous contests against 1 for Qingdao Youth Island.
The 7 previous encounters between these sides have been high-scoring affairs — 3.0 goals per contest on average. Historical precedent backs the Over 2.5 goals market. The most recent clash, on 1 May 2026, ended 1–1 with a draw.
The H2H provides genuine backing for the away side. Shandong Luneng have won 4 of 7 previous encounters, and at 3.0 goals per game, the goals market also points upward. The away win and Over 2.5 combination has a historical case worth noting.
Season Statistics
Qingdao Youth Island's full-season record stands at 5W 9D 4L from 18 games. Attacking returns: 1.2 goals per game; defensive: 1.6 conceded per outing. Biggest win: 3-1 (H) / 2-3 (A). Heaviest defeat: – (H) / 5-1 (A). Their best winning run this season has been 2 consecutive games. Longest draw run: 7 games. Worst losing run: 2 consecutive games. They have failed to score in 4 games this season. 3 clean sheets this season (2 at home, 1 away). Scored 2+ goals in 3 of 18 games (17%). Penalties this season: 3 scored / 2 missed from 5 awarded. Most used formation: 4-4-1-1. Discipline: 2.2 yellow cards per game, 0.11 reds per game.
The visitors have accumulated 9W 3D 6L from their 18 Super League appearances this term. Their scoring output is 1.9 per match with 1.7 conceded on average. Biggest win: 4-1 (H) / 1-5 (A). Heaviest defeat: 1-2 (H) / 4-0 (A). Their best winning run this season has been 3 consecutive games. Worst losing run: 2 consecutive games. They have failed to score in 3 games this season. 2 clean sheets this season (1 at home, 1 away). Scored 2+ goals in 6 of 18 games (33%). Penalties this season: 4 scored / 0 missed from 4 awarded. Most used formation: 3-4-2-1. Discipline: 2.1 yellow cards per game, 0.11 reds per game.
Shandong Luneng have been the more prolific side this season at 1.90 goals per game compared to 1.20 for the hosts. Qingdao Youth Island lead on clean sheets this season (3 vs 2). Shandong Luneng score 2+ goals far more often (33% vs 17%) — a meaningful difference for goal-line markets. Penalty activity: Qingdao Youth Island 3/5 vs Shandong Luneng 4/4 this season.
Table Context
The standings have Shandong Luneng (4th, 24 pts) 2 places above Qingdao Youth Island (6th, 24 pts) — a 0-point gap in Super League.
At home this season, Qingdao Youth Island have gone 3W 6D 0L. Shandong Luneng have gone 4W 0D 5L on their travels.
In-Play Data
Qingdao Youth Island trading profile (48 games, 24 at home): they score before half-time in 67% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 62% of the time; BTTS occurs in 62% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 46% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 35%.
Shandong Luneng trading profile (48 games, 24 at away): they score before half-time in 92% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 86% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 71% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 75% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 75% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 52%.
From a combined perspective, both sides have high BTTS rates — Qingdao Youth Island 62% and Shandong Luneng 73% — which reinforces the BTTS Yes angle from in-play data. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Qingdao Youth Island 50% | Shandong Luneng 75%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Qingdao Youth Island 1.69 xG and Shandong Luneng 1.22 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: Qingdao Youth Island attack 0.923 / defence 0.835 | Shandong Luneng attack 1.072 / defence 1.066. League average goals — home 1.721 / away 1.361. Data: 48 Qingdao Youth Island games / 48 Shandong Luneng games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Qingdao Youth Island 49% | Draw 24% | Shandong Luneng 28%. Fair-value odds: Qingdao Youth Island 2.04 | Draw 4.17 | Shandong Luneng 3.57. Qingdao Youth Island hold a narrow Poisson edge at 49% — the draw (24%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 56% | BTTS probability 57% | Total xG 2.91. Over 2.5 holds a meaningful probability edge at 56% — the 2.91 total xG provides moderate support, though the model is not projecting a high-scoring game. BTTS probability of 57% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Our Verdict
Poisson rates Qingdao Youth Island as the most likely outcome at 49% — moderate model lean. With a 24% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Qingdao Youth Island offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win. The opposing side holds a 28% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
The Poisson model projects 2.91 xG in total — Over 2.5 at 56% — strong confidence, supported by form averaging 2.9 goals per game and H2H averaging 3.0 goals per meeting.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 57% on Yes. Form rates corroborate: Qingdao Youth Island 70% | Shandong Luneng 60% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Qingdao Youth Island vs Shandong Luneng | Competition: Super League, Regular Season - 24 | Venue: Qingdao Guzhenkou University City Sports Center • Kick-off: Saturday 22 Aug 2026, 12:00 UTC • Managers: Qingdao Youth Island (Shao Jiayi) | Shandong Luneng (Choi Kang-Hee) • Squad availability: no confirmed absences reported for either side • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
⚔️ Head-to-Head History
• Record (7 meetings): Qingdao Youth Island 1W | Draws 2 | Shandong Luneng 4W • Goals trend: 3.00 goals/game | Total H2H goals: Qingdao Youth Island 5 – 16 Shandong Luneng • H2H markets: BTTS 43% | Over 2.5 57% | Win rates: Qingdao Youth Island 14% / Draw 29% / Shandong Luneng 57% • Historical edge: Shandong Luneng dominant — 4W from 7 meetings (57% win rate) • H2H vs Poisson divergence: H2H favours Shandong Luneng (historical win rate 57%) but Poisson model rates Qingdao Youth Island as more likely (home 49% / draw 24% / away 28%) — current season form and strength ratings are overriding the historical pattern • Goals corroboration (Over 2.5): H2H averages 3.00 goals/game (57% Over 2.5 historically) — Poisson total xG 2.91 (56% Over probability) — both data sources agree • BTTS: H2H rate 43%, Poisson probability 57% — no strong aligned signal
📈 Recent Form
• Qingdao Youth Island (all comps): 4W-5D-1L in 10 | 1.70 PPG | GF 1.70 / GA 1.50 | L5 W-D-W-W-L • Shandong Luneng (all comps): 5W-2D-3L in 10 | 1.70 PPG | GF 2.30 / GA 1.80 | L5 D-L-W-L-W • Qingdao Youth Island home split: 1.80 PPG from 10 | GF 1.30 / GA 0.80 | CS 3 • Shandong Luneng away split: 1.50 PPG from 10 | GF 1.70 / GA 1.90 | CS 1 • Form edge: minimal separation (Qingdao Youth Island 1.70 PPG vs Shandong Luneng 1.70 PPG) • xG vs form (Qingdao Youth Island): Poisson projects 1.69 xG vs form scoring rate of 1.30 — model rates them higher than raw form suggests, likely reflecting a strong defence-adjusted attack strength • xG vs form (Shandong Luneng): Poisson projects 1.22 xG vs form scoring rate of 1.70 — model applies a discount on visitor output; home side's defensive record is the key factor • Goals margin: form ~2.2 goals/game, Poisson xG sum 2.91 (56% Over 2.5) — no strong lean either way • BTTS: strong YES — form rates Qingdao Youth Island 7/10, Shandong Luneng 6/10; Poisson BTTS probability 57% — all signals aligned
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Qingdao Youth Island 49% | Draw 24% | Shandong Luneng 28% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 56% | BTTS 57% | xG Qingdao Youth Island 1.69 / Shandong Luneng 1.22 • Poisson strength factors: Qingdao Youth Island attack 0.923 / def 0.835 | Shandong Luneng attack 1.072 / def 1.066 | league avg home 1.721 / away 1.361 • Poisson stance: Qingdao Youth Island (49%) — moderate lean
🎲 Betting Market Intelligence
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🧮 Prediction Model
1.69
Qingdao Youth Island xG
Expected Goals
1.22
Shandong Luneng xG
57%
BTTS
79%
Over 1.5
56%
Over 2.5
33%
Over 3.5
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Qingdao Youth Island vs Shandong Luneng kick off?
Qingdao Youth Island vs Shandong Luneng is scheduled to kick off at 12:00 on Saturday 22 August 2026 at Qingdao Guzhenkou University City Sports Center.
Where is Qingdao Youth Island vs Shandong Luneng being played?
The match is being played at Qingdao Guzhenkou University City Sports Center.
What competition is Qingdao Youth Island vs Shandong Luneng part of?
Qingdao Youth Island vs Shandong Luneng is a Regular Season - 24 fixture in the Super League (China).
Who is favourite to win Qingdao Youth Island vs Shandong Luneng?
Our statistical model gives Qingdao Youth Island a 49% chance of winning, Shandong Luneng a 28% chance, and a 24% chance of a draw — making Qingdao Youth Island the favourite.
Will both teams score in Qingdao Youth Island vs Shandong Luneng?
Our model estimates a 57% probability that both Qingdao Youth Island and Shandong Luneng will score (BTTS).
Will Qingdao Youth Island vs Shandong Luneng have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 56%.
What is the head-to-head record between Qingdao Youth Island and Shandong Luneng?
• Record (7 meetings): Qingdao Youth Island 1W | Draws 2 | Shandong Luneng 4W • Goals trend: 3.00 goals/game | Total H2H goals: Qingdao Youth Island 5 – 16 Shandong Luneng • H2H markets: BTTS 43% | Over 2.5 57% | Win rates: Qingdao Youth Island 14% / Draw 29% / Shandong Luneng 57% • Historical edge: Shandong Luneng dominant — 4W from 7 meetings (57% win rate) • H2H vs Poisson divergence: H2H favours Shandong Luneng (historical win rate 57%) but Poisson model rates Qingdao Youth Island as more likely (home 49% / draw 24% / away 28%) — current season form and strength ratings are overriding the historical pattern • Goals corroboration (Over 2.5): H2H averages 3.00 goals/game (57% Over 2.5 historically) — Poisson total xG 2.91 (56% Over probability) — both data sources agree • BTTS: H2H rate 43%, Poisson probability 57% — no strong aligned signal
What form are Qingdao Youth Island and Shandong Luneng in?
• Qingdao Youth Island (all comps): 4W-5D-1L in 10 | 1.70 PPG | GF 1.70 / GA 1.50 | L5 W-D-W-W-L • Shandong Luneng (all comps): 5W-2D-3L in 10 | 1.70 PPG | GF 2.30 / GA 1.80 | L5 D-L-W-L-W • Qingdao Youth Island home split: 1.80 PPG from 10 | GF 1.30 / GA 0.80 | CS 3 • Shandong Luneng away split: 1.50 PPG from 10 | GF 1.70 / GA 1.90 | CS 1 • Form edge: minimal separation (Qingdao Youth Island 1.70 PPG vs Shandong Luneng 1.70 PPG) • xG vs form (Qingdao Youth Island): Poisson projects 1.69 xG vs form scoring rate of 1.30 — model rates them higher than raw form suggests, likely reflecting a strong defence-adjusted attack strength • xG vs form (Shandong Luneng): Poisson projects 1.22 xG vs form scoring rate of 1.70 — model applies a discount on visitor output; home side's defensive record is the key factor • Goals margin: form ~2.2 goals/game, Poisson xG sum 2.91 (56% Over 2.5) — no strong lean either way • BTTS: strong YES — form rates Qingdao Youth Island 7/10, Shandong Luneng 6/10; Poisson BTTS probability 57% — all signals aligned
What do the betting odds say about Qingdao Youth Island vs Shandong Luneng?
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