SHANGHAI SIPG 1-2 Beijing Guoan – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates SHANGHAI SIPG at 45% — neither recent form nor the head-to-head data gives a clear steer either way as SHANGHAI SIPG face Beijing Guoan.
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Pre-Match Analysis
SHANGHAI SIPG and Beijing Guoan meet at SAIC Motor Pudong Arena in Super League (matchday 28). This fixture gets under way on Friday 20 October 2023 at 13:35 UK time.
Form & Momentum
SHANGHAI SIPG have collected 1.90 PPG across their last 10 games: 6W 1D 3L. Last five: D L W L W. They are averaging 2.40 goals per game — a high-scoring output that makes them a genuine attacking threat in any fixture. 5 clean sheets from 10 games (50%) is a standout defensive return — they are keeping their net clean in more than half their matches.
SHANGHAI SIPG's home record over their last 10 home games: 6W 2D 2L (2.00 PPG). They are averaging 2.00 goals per home game — a prolific scoring rate in front of their own fans. Both teams have scored in 70% of their home games — an outstanding BTTS rate that is a key data point for this fixture.
Beijing Guoan's record over their last 10 games: 6W 2D 2L (2.00 PPG). Last five: W W L D W. They are scoring at 1.60 per game and conceding 0.80. Defensively, 0.80 goals conceded per game is elite-level — a side this difficult to score against is a real threat to Over 2.5 and BTTS Yes. 4 clean sheets in 10 outings (40%) underlines their defensive solidity.
When travelling, Beijing Guoan have posted 3W 4D 3L from their last 10 away outings — 1.30 PPG. Away from home they average 1.40 goals scored and 1.40 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their away games — meaningful support for the Yes angle in this specific context. Their away PPG of 1.30 is notably below their overall 2.00 — form away from home has been a clear weakness recently.
Neither side holds a meaningful form edge. The 1.90 vs 2.00 PPG split is negligible — model and market signals should carry more analytical weight for this one.
In terms of goals, both squads have been finding the net consistently (from SHANGHAI SIPG's last 10 home games and Beijing Guoan's last 10 away games) — SHANGHAI SIPG have seen both teams score in 70% of their games, Beijing Guoan in 60%. That combined rate is a strong statistical case for BTTS Yes as a standalone play.
Head-to-Head
The head-to-head record is closely matched — across the 3 H2H matches in our data, SHANGHAI SIPG edge it 2 wins to 1, with 0 draws. Neither side has a commanding advantage. With only 3 H2H matches to go on, treat this as a light input.
The 3 H2H matches in our data averaged 2.3 goals per game — a neutral rate that gives no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent of those, on 29 Jun 2023, ended SHANGHAI SIPG 2–1 Beijing Guoan — a SHANGHAI SIPG win.
The head-to-head data offers no strong steer in either the result or goals markets. Form, the model and current market pricing should carry more weight for this fixture.
Trading
SHANGHAI SIPG half-time and goal-timing data (last 61 games, 30 of them at home): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 70% of their matches in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 85% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 50% of those occasions; they lead at the break 45% of the time; of the 8 games they trailed at half-time, they recovered to draw or win 38%; BTTS occurs in 50% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 47% of games (home games); they keep a clean sheet 43% of the time.
Beijing Guoan half-time and goal-timing data (last 61 games, 30 of them away): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 79% of their matches in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 75% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 50% of those occasions; of the 14 games they trailed at half-time, they recovered to draw or win 36%; BTTS occurs in 63% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 63% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 38%.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — SHANGHAI SIPG 48% versus Beijing Guoan 59%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (SHANGHAI SIPG 51% | Beijing Guoan 59%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects SHANGHAI SIPG 1.62 xG and Beijing Guoan 1.31 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: SHANGHAI SIPG attack 1.188 / defence 1.007 | Beijing Guoan attack 1.105 / defence 0.915. League average goals — home 1.492 / away 1.176. Data: built from SHANGHAI SIPG's last 61 games and Beijing Guoan's last 61.
Result probabilities: SHANGHAI SIPG 45% | Draw 25% | Beijing Guoan 31%. Fair-value odds: SHANGHAI SIPG 2.24 | Draw 4.06 | Beijing Guoan 3.25. SHANGHAI SIPG hold a narrow Poisson edge at 45% — the draw (25%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 56% | BTTS Yes probability 59% | Total xG 2.93. Over 2.5 holds a meaningful probability edge at 56% — the 2.93 total xG provides moderate support, though the model is not projecting a high-scoring game. BTTS Yes at 59% is only a slight lean — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Final Verdict
Poisson rates SHANGHAI SIPG as the most likely outcome at 45% — moderate model lean. Draw probability of 25% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on SHANGHAI SIPG if the outright odds are short. The opposing side holds a 31% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
Poisson projects 2.93 total expected goals, pointing to Over 2.5 at 56% probability — reasonable conviction, supported by recent form (SHANGHAI SIPG's last 10 home games and Beijing Guoan's last 10 away games) averaging 3.0 goals per game.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 59% on Yes. Form rates corroborate — both teams scored in: SHANGHAI SIPG 70% (last 10 home games) | Beijing Guoan 60% (last 10 away games).
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: SHANGHAI SIPG vs Beijing Guoan | Competition: Super League, matchday 28 | Venue: SAIC Motor Pudong Arena • Kick-off: Friday 20 October 2023 at 13:35 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: SHANGHAI SIPG 45% | Draw 25% | Beijing Guoan 31% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 56% (Under 44%) | BTTS Yes 59% (No 41%) | xG SHANGHAI SIPG 1.62 / Beijing Guoan 1.31 • Poisson strength factors: SHANGHAI SIPG attack 1.188 / def 1.007 | Beijing Guoan attack 1.105 / def 0.915 | league avg home 1.492 / away 1.176 • Poisson stance: SHANGHAI SIPG (45%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.62
SHANGHAI SIPG xG
Expected Goals
1.31
Beijing Guoan xG
59%
BTTS
79%
Over 1.5
56%
Over 2.5
34%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ SHANGHAI SIPG vs Beijing Guoan FAQs
What time does SHANGHAI SIPG vs Beijing Guoan kick off?
SHANGHAI SIPG vs Beijing Guoan kicked off at 13:35 UK time on Friday 20 October 2023 at SAIC Motor Pudong Arena.
What was the final score in SHANGHAI SIPG vs Beijing Guoan?
SHANGHAI SIPG 1 - 2 Beijing Guoan.
Where is SHANGHAI SIPG vs Beijing Guoan being played?
The match is being played at SAIC Motor Pudong Arena.
What competition is SHANGHAI SIPG vs Beijing Guoan part of?
SHANGHAI SIPG vs Beijing Guoan is a Super League fixture (matchday 28) (China).
Who is favourite to win SHANGHAI SIPG vs Beijing Guoan?
Our statistical model gives SHANGHAI SIPG a 45% chance of winning, Beijing Guoan a 31% chance, and a 25% chance of a draw — making SHANGHAI SIPG the favourite.
Will both teams score in SHANGHAI SIPG vs Beijing Guoan?
Our model estimates a 59% probability that both SHANGHAI SIPG and Beijing Guoan will score, so it leans towards BTTS Yes.
Will SHANGHAI SIPG vs Beijing Guoan have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 56%, so it leans towards over 2.5 goals.
🧮 Model Insight
Behind the Numbers
SHANGHAI SIPG's attacking strength (1.19x league average) is weighed against Beijing Guoan's defensive record (0.92x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 1.62. Flip it around — Beijing Guoan's attack (1.10x) against SHANGHAI SIPG's defence (1.01x) — and the away total comes out at 1.31.
These ratings are built from SHANGHAI SIPG's last 61 games and Beijing Guoan's last 61 — a full enough recent sample to trust.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 1-1, at 12.8%. Close behind: 2-1 (9.2%), 1-2 (7.4%). Together the top three scorelines make up 29% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
SHANGHAI SIPG Win
45%
2.24
25%
4.06
31%
3.25
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
11.3%
Draw
Most likely
2 – 1
9.2%
Home win
1 – 0
8.6%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.62
SHANGHAI SIPG xG
Total xG
2.93
1.31
Beijing Guoan xG
2.24
45%
Home win
4.06
25%
Draw
3.25
31%
Away win
Goals Markets
79%
Over 1.5
1.27
21%
Under 1.5
4.76
56%
Over 2.5
1.79
44%
Under 2.5
2.27
34%
Over 3.5
2.94
66%
Under 3.5
1.52
17%
Over 4.5
5.88
83%
Under 4.5
1.20
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
59%
BTTS Yes
1.70
41%
BTTS No
2.42
Clean Sheet
27%
3.71
20%
5.06
Win to Nil
12%
8.31
6%
16.43
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 5.3 | 7.0 | 4.6 | 2.0 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| 1 | 8.6 | 11.3 | 7.4 | 3.2 | 1.1 | 0.3 |
| 2 | 7.0 | 9.2 | 6.0 | 2.6 | 0.9 | 0.2 |
| 3 | 3.8 | 5.0 | 3.2 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 1.5 | 2.0 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 0.2 | – |
| 5 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ SHANGHAI SIPG vs Beijing Guoan Prediction FAQs
What is the most likely scoreline for SHANGHAI SIPG vs Beijing Guoan?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 12.8%.
How many goals are SHANGHAI SIPG and Beijing Guoan expected to score?
The model projects 1.62 expected goals for SHANGHAI SIPG and 1.31 for Beijing Guoan, a combined total of 2.93.
How confident is the prediction model for SHANGHAI SIPG vs Beijing Guoan?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 45%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
The Form Picture
SHANGHAI SIPG's recent record stands at 38W 10D 13L from 61 games, a 2.03 PPG return, with D-L-W-L-W in the last five.
Beijing Guoan, meanwhile, have gone 29W 16D 16L across 61 games — 1.69 PPG, with W-W-L-D-W in their last five.
There isn't much between them on recent form — 2.03 PPG for SHANGHAI SIPG against 1.69 for Beijing Guoan. Neither side arrives with a clear form advantage.
Home & Away Splits
At home specifically, SHANGHAI SIPG have managed 19W 5D 6L from their last 30 home games — 2.07 PPG in front of their own supporters.
Beijing Guoan's away record stands at 13W 8D 9L across their last 30 away games, a 1.57 PPG haul.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, SHANGHAI SIPG 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
SHANGHAI SIPG are averaging 1.82 goals scored and 0.82 conceded per game recently; Beijing Guoan are on 1.69 scored and 1.31 conceded.
Defensively: SHANGHAI SIPG have kept a clean sheet in 43% of their games — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 61 Results
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SHANGHAI SIPG (Home) vs Beijing Guoan (Away)
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❓ SHANGHAI SIPG vs Beijing Guoan Form FAQs
What form are SHANGHAI SIPG and Beijing Guoan in coming into this match?
SHANGHAI SIPG have gone 38W 10D 13L in their last 61 games (2.03 PPG), while Beijing Guoan have gone 29W 16D 16L in their last 61 (1.69 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — SHANGHAI SIPG at home or Beijing Guoan away?
SHANGHAI SIPG's home record (2.07 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — SHANGHAI SIPG at home: 2.07 PPG; Beijing Guoan away: 1.57 PPG.
Have SHANGHAI SIPG or Beijing Guoan been keeping clean sheets recently?
SHANGHAI SIPG have kept a clean sheet in 43% of their recent games, Beijing Guoan in 28%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
History of the Fixture
We have 10 H2H matches between these sides on record, dating back to October 2022 — enough to show some patterns. All of them came in Super League. The most recent was as recently as 5 September 2026, so it is a fresh reference point.
Records & Recent Trends
The most recent 2 H2H matches in our data have all been drawn — an unusually settled run for this fixture.
For context on how one-sided this fixture can get: SHANGHAI SIPG won SHANGHAI SIPG 5-1 Beijing Guoan on 12 Jul 2024, the biggest margin in the H2H matches we hold.
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, SHANGHAI SIPG have gone 1W 1D 3L from the 5 H2H matches in our data played on their own ground against Beijing Guoan — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 10 Meetings
4
SHANGHAI SIPG
3
Draws
3
Beijing Guoan
Recent Meetings
❓ SHANGHAI SIPG vs Beijing Guoan H2H FAQs
What is the head-to-head record between SHANGHAI SIPG and Beijing Guoan?
Across the 10 head-to-head matches in our data, SHANGHAI SIPG have won 4, Beijing Guoan have won 3, and 3 have been drawn.
When did SHANGHAI SIPG and Beijing Guoan last play each other?
The most recent meeting in our data was on 5 September 2026: SHANGHAI SIPG 0-0 Beijing Guoan.
Who has won more matches between SHANGHAI SIPG and Beijing Guoan?
SHANGHAI SIPG have the better head-to-head record, with 4 wins from the 10 head-to-head matches in our data.
📈 Trading Insight
How These Sides Start
SHANGHAI SIPG are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 70% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 43% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 15% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 50% of those situations.
Beijing Guoan are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 79% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 38% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 18% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 44% of those situations.
Goals & Clean Sheets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — SHANGHAI SIPG 50%, Beijing Guoan 63% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 47% (SHANGHAI SIPG) and 63% (Beijing Guoan). Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 23% and 40% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: SHANGHAI SIPG keep a clean sheet in 37% of their matches.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = SHANGHAI SIPG home games / Beijing Guoan away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ SHANGHAI SIPG vs Beijing Guoan Trading FAQs
Do both teams usually score in SHANGHAI SIPG and Beijing Guoan matches?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 50% of SHANGHAI SIPG's games and 63% of Beijing Guoan's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Are SHANGHAI SIPG and Beijing Guoan matches usually high-scoring?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 47% of SHANGHAI SIPG's matches and 63% of Beijing Guoan's.
Do SHANGHAI SIPG and Beijing Guoan matches tend to have early goals?
There has been at least one first-half goal in 70% of SHANGHAI SIPG's recent matches and 79% of Beijing Guoan's — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Shock result as Beijing Guoan defy the odds to beat SHANGHAI SIPG 1-2.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Beijing Guoan beat SHANGHAI SIPG 1-2 at SAIC Motor Pudong Arena, Regular Season - 28, in the Super League. With the result on the board, the sections below measure it against everything the model and the numbers projected in advance.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting SHANGHAI SIPG 1.62 xG and Beijing Guoan 1.31 xG, a combined 2.93. The scoreboard read 1-2 for 3 actual goals. Both sides finished within a goal of their individual projections, so the scoreline sat close to the model's expected shape. Those figures were built on strength ratings of SHANGHAI SIPG attack 1.19 / defence 1.01 against Beijing Guoan attack 1.10 / defence 0.92, drawn from 61/61 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it SHANGHAI SIPG 45% | Draw 25% | Beijing Guoan 31%, with SHANGHAI SIPG to win its most likely call at 45%. The actual Beijing Guoan win had been the model's second-ranked read at 31%, so the result diverged from the top call without being a shock.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 56%. The game delivered 3, so it went over — a call the model got right. Over 1.5 had been 79% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 59% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 55% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (SHANGHAI SIPG 51%, Beijing Guoan 59%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 53%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
SHANGHAI SIPG's trading profile (61 games, 30 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 48% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 43% of the time, and conceded here.
Beijing Guoan's trading profile (61 games, 30 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 59% of their matches — today it did.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — SHANGHAI SIPG 2.03 PPG, Beijing Guoan 1.69 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Beijing Guoan win broke the near-deadlock. SHANGHAI SIPG (home/away splits) managed 1 against a 1.90 scoring average — below par going forward and shipped 2 against a 0.87 concession average — a leakier day than usual.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 2 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit). The model got the gist right while missing on the margins.
💡 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.