Chengdu Better City 2-2 Changchun Yatai – Result & Analysis
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Poisson rates Chengdu Better City at 38% — current form provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this Chengdu Better City vs Changchun Yatai encounter.
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Analysis
Changchun Yatai make the trip to Chengdu Phoenix Mountain Sports Park to face Chengdu Better City in Super League, Regular Season - 7. The match kicks off on Sunday 14 May 2023 at 10:30 UTC.
Form
Chengdu Better City (all games): 8W 2D 0L across 10 Super League fixtures this term — 2.60 PPG. Last five: D D W W W. Offensively they are averaging 1.90 goals per game, with 0.50 conceded. Defensively, conceding just 0.50 per game is an exceptional defensive record — one of the tightest in the division. 6 clean sheets from 10 games (60%) is a standout defensive return — they are keeping their net clean in more than half their matches.
Chengdu Better City's form when playing at home: 8W 2D 0L across 10 games at Chengdu Phoenix Mountain Sports Park this term (2.60 PPG). They are averaging 2.50 goals per home game — a prolific scoring rate in front of their own fans. 6 clean sheets from 10 home games (60%) — they are an exceptionally hard side to score against at Chengdu Phoenix Mountain Sports Park.
Changchun Yatai have collected 1.30 PPG across 10 Super League outings this season: 4W 1D 5L. Last five: W L L W L. They are scoring at 1.60 per game and conceding 1.80. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation.
Changchun Yatai away from home this season: 5W 2D 3L from 10 away games — 1.70 PPG on the road. They are averaging 2.10 goals per away game — strong road scoring that makes them a threat even without home support. BTTS has landed in 60% of their away games — meaningful support for the Yes angle in this specific context.
The points-per-game gap of 1.30 in Chengdu Better City's favour (2.60 vs 1.30) is a statistically meaningful difference. The hosts are the form pick here, with draw protection the sensible hedge given the away side's competitiveness.
H2H Analysis
The head-to-head record is closely matched — Chengdu Better City lead 1W to 0W over the last 2 encounters, with 1 draws, though neither side has established a commanding advantage.
The 2 previous meetings have averaged 2.5 goals per game — a neutral rate that provides no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent clash, on 7 Nov 2022, ended 2–2 with a draw.
The head-to-head offers no strong directional steer in either the result or goals markets. Form, the predictive model and current market pricing should carry more weight than the historical record for this fixture.
Trading
Chengdu Better City half-time and goal-timing data (36 games, 18 at home): they score before half-time in 72% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 54% of the time; BTTS occurs in 56% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 56% of games (home games); they keep a clean sheet 47% of the time.
Changchun Yatai half-time and goal-timing data (36 games, 18 at away): they score before half-time in 78% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 29% of the time; BTTS occurs in 56% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 67% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 39%; they fail to score in 36% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Chengdu Better City 44% versus Changchun Yatai 53%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Chengdu Better City 42% | Changchun Yatai 50%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Chengdu Better City 1.50 xG and Changchun Yatai 1.30 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: Chengdu Better City attack 1.392 / defence 1.064 | Changchun Yatai attack 1.006 / defence 0.874. League average goals — home 1.236 / away 1.219. Chengdu Better City carry an above-average attack strength of 1.392 — their λ of 1.50 reflects genuine attacking quality above the league norm. Data: 40 Chengdu Better City games / 40 Changchun Yatai games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Chengdu Better City 38% | Draw 32% | Changchun Yatai 29%. Fair-value odds: Chengdu Better City 2.63 | Draw 3.12 | Changchun Yatai 3.45. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 32% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 53% | BTTS probability 60% | Total xG 2.81. Over/Under 2.5 is close to a coin-flip at 53%/47% — the total xG of 2.81 sits near the 2.5 margin; this is a low-edge market from a Poisson standpoint. BTTS Yes at 60% reflects that both xG figures (1.50 / 1.30) are above the threshold where scoring blanks become the primary outcome — both sides are projected to find the net.
Verdict
The Poisson model's primary lean is Chengdu Better City at 38% — marginal model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. Draw probability of 32% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on Chengdu Better City if the outright odds are short. The opposing side holds a 29% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
On the goals line, Poisson's 2.81 combined xG gives a 53% probability to Over 2.5 — reasonable, supported by form averaging 3.4 goals per game.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is Yes at 60%. Form rates are neutral: Chengdu Better City 40% | Changchun Yatai 60%.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Chengdu Better City vs Changchun Yatai | Competition: Super League, Regular Season - 7 | Venue: Chengdu Phoenix Mountain Sports Park • Kick-off: Sunday 14 May 2023, 10:30 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Chengdu Better City 38% | Draw 32% | Changchun Yatai 29% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 53% | BTTS 60% | xG Chengdu Better City 1.50 / Changchun Yatai 1.30 • Poisson strength factors: Chengdu Better City attack 1.392 / def 1.064 | Changchun Yatai attack 1.006 / def 0.874 | league avg home 1.236 / away 1.219 • Poisson stance: Chengdu Better City (38%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.50
Chengdu Better City xG
Expected Goals
1.30
Changchun Yatai xG
60%
BTTS
81%
Over 1.5
53%
Over 2.5
31%
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 Chengdu Better City vs Changchun Yatai kick off?
Chengdu Better City vs Changchun Yatai kicked off at 10:30 on Sunday 14 May 2023 at Chengdu Phoenix Mountain Sports Park.
What was the final score in Chengdu Better City vs Changchun Yatai?
Chengdu Better City 2 - 2 Changchun Yatai.
Where is Chengdu Better City vs Changchun Yatai being played?
The match is being played at Chengdu Phoenix Mountain Sports Park.
What competition is Chengdu Better City vs Changchun Yatai part of?
Chengdu Better City vs Changchun Yatai is a Regular Season - 7 fixture in the Super League (China).
Who is favourite to win Chengdu Better City vs Changchun Yatai?
Our statistical model gives Chengdu Better City a 38% chance of winning, Changchun Yatai a 29% chance, and a 32% chance of a draw — making Chengdu Better City the favourite.
Will both teams score in Chengdu Better City vs Changchun Yatai?
Our model estimates a 60% probability that both Chengdu Better City and Changchun Yatai will score (BTTS).
Will Chengdu Better City vs Changchun Yatai have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 53%.
What is the head-to-head record between Chengdu Better City and Changchun Yatai?
Record (2 meetings): Chengdu Better City 1W | Draws 1 | Changchun Yatai 0W.
What form are Chengdu Better City and Changchun Yatai in?
Chengdu Better City (all comps): 8W-2D-0L in 10 | 2.60 PPG | GF 1.90 / GA 0.50 | L5 D-D-W-W-W. Changchun Yatai (all comps): 4W-1D-5L in 10 | 1.30 PPG | GF 1.60 / GA 1.80 | L5 W-L-L-W-L.
🧮 Model Insight
Behind the Numbers
Working from Chengdu Better City's attack rating (1.39) and Changchun Yatai's defence rating (0.87), the model arrives at 1.50 expected goals for the home side. Flip it around — Changchun Yatai's attack (1.01x) against Chengdu Better City's defence (1.06x) — and the away total comes out at 1.30.
These ratings are built from 40/40 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
The Exact-Score Picture
Run the expected-goals figures through the full scoreline distribution and 1-1 emerges as the single most likely result, at 13.4%. Close behind: 2-1 (8.9%), 1-2 (7.7%). Together the top three scorelines make up 30% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
Chengdu Better City Win
38%
2.60
32%
3.11
29%
3.40
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
11.8%
Draw
Most likely
1 – 0
9.1%
Home win
2 – 1
8.9%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.50
Chengdu Better City xG
Total xG
2.81
1.30
Changchun Yatai xG
2.60
38%
Home win
3.11
32%
Draw
3.40
29%
Away win
Goals Markets
77%
Over 1.5
1.30
23%
Under 1.5
4.35
53%
Over 2.5
1.89
47%
Under 2.5
2.13
31%
Over 3.5
3.23
69%
Under 3.5
1.45
15%
Over 4.5
6.67
85%
Under 4.5
1.18
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
60%
BTTS Yes
1.66
40%
BTTS No
2.51
Clean Sheet
27%
3.69
22%
4.50
Win to Nil
10%
9.60
7%
15.29
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 6.0 | 7.9 | 5.1 | 2.2 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| 1 | 9.1 | 11.8 | 7.7 | 3.4 | 1.1 | 0.3 |
| 2 | 6.8 | 8.9 | 5.8 | 2.5 | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| 3 | 3.4 | 4.5 | 2.9 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 1.3 | 1.7 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.2 | – |
| 5 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – | – |
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 Chengdu Better City vs Changchun Yatai?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 13.4%.
How many goals are Chengdu Better City and Changchun Yatai expected to score?
The model projects 1.50 expected goals for Chengdu Better City and 1.30 for Changchun Yatai, a combined total of 2.81.
How confident is the prediction model for Chengdu Better City vs Changchun Yatai?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 38%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
The Form Picture
Chengdu Better City come into this having played 36 games, going 19W 12D 5L for 1.92 points per game. Their last five reads D-D-W-W-W.
On the other side, Changchun Yatai sit at 1.25 PPG from 36 outings (11W 12D 13L), a run that reads W-L-L-W-L across their last five.
Chengdu Better City carry the stronger recent form of the two, 0.67 PPG clear of Changchun Yatai — worth weighing alongside whatever the head-to-head and market data say.
Home & Away Splits
Chengdu Better City's home form reads 9W 8D 1L across 18 games on their own ground, a 1.94 PPG return.
Away from home, Changchun Yatai have taken 1.33 points per game from 18 outings (6W 6D 6L).
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
Chengdu Better City are averaging 1.42 goals scored and 0.81 conceded per game recently; Changchun Yatai are on 1.39 scored and 1.47 conceded.
Defensively: Chengdu Better City have kept a clean sheet in 47% of their games — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 36 Results — Super League
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Chengdu Better City
Current Season
Changchun Yatai
Current Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Chengdu Better City and Changchun Yatai in coming into this match?
Chengdu Better City have gone 19W 12D 5L in their last 36 games (1.92 PPG), while Changchun Yatai have gone 11W 12D 13L in their last 36 (1.25 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Chengdu Better City at home or Changchun Yatai away?
Chengdu Better City's home record (1.94 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Chengdu Better City at home: 1.94 PPG; Changchun Yatai away: 1.33 PPG.
Have Chengdu Better City or Changchun Yatai been keeping clean sheets recently?
Chengdu Better City have kept a clean sheet in 47% of their recent games, Changchun Yatai in 25%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
History of the Fixture
On record, these two have faced off 8 times since September 2022 — enough meetings to establish some real patterns. Every recorded meeting has come in Super League. They last met on 12 September 2025, roughly 11 months ago.
Records & Recent Trends
There's a clear current trend here: Chengdu Better City have taken the last 4 head-to-head results.
For context on how one-sided this fixture can get: Chengdu Better City won 4-0 on 3 Aug 2024, the biggest margin either side has managed in the series.
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Chengdu Better City have gone 2W 2D 0L from 4 meetings on their own ground against Changchun Yatai — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 8 Meetings
5
Chengdu Better City
2
Draws
1
Changchun Yatai
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Chengdu Better City and Changchun Yatai?
From 8 meetings on record, Chengdu Better City have won 5, Changchun Yatai have won 1, and 2 have been drawn.
When did Chengdu Better City and Changchun Yatai last play each other?
They last met on 12 September 2025, when Chengdu Better City 1-0 Changchun Yatai.
Who has won more matches between Chengdu Better City and Changchun Yatai?
Chengdu Better City have the better head-to-head record, with 5 wins from 8 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
How These Sides Start
Chengdu Better City are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 72% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 39% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 22% of those situations.
Changchun Yatai are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 78% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 33% of the time.
Goals & Clean Sheets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Chengdu Better City 56%, Changchun Yatai 56% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Goals have flowed in these teams' recent matches — Over 2.5 has landed at 56% for Chengdu Better City and 67% for Changchun Yatai. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 33% and 56% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: Chengdu Better City keep a clean sheet in 44% of their matches; Changchun Yatai in 39%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Chengdu Better City home games / Changchun Yatai away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Chengdu Better City play Changchun Yatai?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 56% of Chengdu Better City's games and 56% of Changchun Yatai's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Chengdu Better City vs Changchun Yatai usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 56% of Chengdu Better City's matches and 67% of Changchun Yatai's.
Do Chengdu Better City and Changchun Yatai tend to score early?
Chengdu Better City have had a goal before half-time in 72% of their recent matches, Changchun Yatai in 78% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Chengdu Better City and Changchun Yatai share the spoils in a 2-2 draw.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Chengdu Better City and Changchun Yatai finished level at 2-2 at Chengdu Phoenix Mountain Sports Park, Regular Season - 7, 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 Chengdu Better City 1.50 xG and Changchun Yatai 1.30 xG, a combined 2.81. The scoreboard read 2-2 for 4 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 Chengdu Better City attack 1.39 / defence 1.06 against Changchun Yatai attack 1.01 / defence 0.87, drawn from 40/40 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Chengdu Better City 38% | Draw 32% | Changchun Yatai 29%, with Chengdu Better City to win its most likely call at 38%. The actual draw had been the model's second-ranked read at 32%, so the result diverged from the top call without being a shock.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 53%. The game delivered 4, so it went over — the model's lean was correct. Over 1.5 had been 81% and landed. Over 3.5 was 31% and came in. On both teams to score, the model sat at 60% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 46% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Chengdu Better City 42%, Changchun Yatai 50%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 49%, which did not match the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Chengdu Better City's trading profile (36 games, 18 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 44% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 47% of the time, and conceded here.
Changchun Yatai's trading profile (36 games, 18 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 53% of their matches — today it did.
Form vs Result
On form, Chengdu Better City arrived the stronger side — 1.92 PPG against 1.25. The form guide was only half-right: the stronger side did not lose, but could not convert the edge into a win. Chengdu Better City (home/away splits) shipped 2 against a 0.83 concession average — a leakier day than usual.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 2 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit), form (miss). A mixed scorecard — the data caught the broad shape of the game but not every market.
💡 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.