Chengdu Better City 1-2 Hangzhou Greentown – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Chengdu Better City at 50%, yet other data sources diverge — this Chengdu Better City vs Hangzhou Greentown fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Analysis
Hangzhou Greentown make the trip to Leshan Olympic Sports Center Stadium to face Chengdu Better City in Super League, Regular Season - 19. The match kicks off on Saturday 29 July 2023 at 12:35 UTC.
Current Form
Chengdu Better City's overall Super League record this term: 6W 1D 3L from 10 games (1.90 PPG). Last five: L L W L W. Offensively they are averaging 1.50 goals per game, with 0.80 conceded. Defensively, conceding just 0.80 per game is an exceptional defensive record — one of the tightest in the division. 5 clean sheets from 10 games (50%) is a standout defensive return — they are keeping their net clean in more than half their matches. This season is still relatively young for Chengdu Better City, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Chengdu Better City's home record at Leshan Olympic Sports Center Stadium: 6W 3D 1L from 10 Super League appearances (2.10 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.80 goals scored and 1.00 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their home matches — a rate that supports the Yes angle in this fixture.
Hangzhou Greentown have collected 2.00 PPG across 10 Super League outings this season: 6W 2D 2L. Last five: L L D W W. Their attacking form is sharp — 2.00 goals per game is a high-output rate that commands respect in the goals markets. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in 70% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market. This season is still relatively young for Hangzhou Greentown, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Hangzhou Greentown's form when playing away from home: 2W 4D 4L across 10 road games this term (1.00 PPG). Away from home they average 1.30 goals scored and 1.60 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 80% of their away matches — a high BTTS rate on the road that directly informs this fixture. Their away PPG of 1.00 is notably below their overall 2.00 — form away from home has been a clear weakness this season.
Both sides are running at similar form levels — 1.90 PPG for Chengdu Better City against 2.00 for Hangzhou Greentown. There is no clear form edge to exploit here; other signals need to take the lead.
In terms of goals, both squads have been finding the net consistently (using home/away splits) — Chengdu Better City have seen both teams score in 60% of their games, Hangzhou Greentown in 80%. That combined rate is a strong statistical case for BTTS Yes as a standalone play.
H2H History
Form and model data should carry more weight here — the historical record is too balanced to provide a directional steer. From 3 meetings: Chengdu Better City 1W, Hangzhou Greentown 0W, 2D.
The 3 previous meetings have averaged 2.0 goals per game — a neutral rate that provides no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent clash, on 30 Apr 2023, ended 2–0 with Chengdu Better City winning.
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 (51 games, 26 at home): they score before half-time in 65% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 56% of the time; BTTS occurs in 54% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 58% of games (home games); they keep a clean sheet 45% of the time.
Hangzhou Greentown half-time and goal-timing data (51 games, 26 at away): they score before half-time in 77% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 79% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 64% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 73% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 58% of games (away games).
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Chengdu Better City 49% versus Hangzhou Greentown 55%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Chengdu Better City 49% | Hangzhou Greentown 53%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Chengdu Better City 1.86 xG and Hangzhou Greentown 1.23 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 1.167 / defence 0.876 | Hangzhou Greentown attack 1.169 / defence 1.048. League average goals — home 1.525 / away 1.202. Data: 52 Chengdu Better City games / 51 Hangzhou Greentown games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Chengdu Better City 50% | Draw 27% | Hangzhou Greentown 23%. Fair-value odds: Chengdu Better City 2.00 | Draw 3.70 | Hangzhou Greentown 4.35. Chengdu Better City hold a narrow Poisson edge at 50% — the draw (27%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 60% | BTTS probability 62% | Total xG 3.10. Over 2.5 holds a meaningful probability edge at 60% — the 3.10 total xG provides moderate support, though the model is not projecting a high-scoring game. BTTS Yes at 62% reflects that both xG figures (1.86 / 1.23) are above the threshold where scoring blanks become the primary outcome — both sides are projected to find the net.
Picks & Verdict
On the Poisson output, Chengdu Better City are the pick at 50% — 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.
The Poisson model projects 3.10 xG in total — Over 2.5 at 60% — reasonable confidence, supported by form averaging 2.8 goals per game.
Poisson assigns a 62% probability to BTTS Yes based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates corroborate: Chengdu Better City 60% | Hangzhou Greentown 80% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Chengdu Better City vs Hangzhou Greentown | Competition: Super League, Regular Season - 19 | Venue: Leshan Olympic Sports Center Stadium • Kick-off: Saturday 29 Jul 2023, 12:35 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Chengdu Better City 50% | Draw 27% | Hangzhou Greentown 23% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 60% | BTTS 62% | xG Chengdu Better City 1.86 / Hangzhou Greentown 1.23 • Poisson strength factors: Chengdu Better City attack 1.167 / def 0.876 | Hangzhou Greentown attack 1.169 / def 1.048 | league avg home 1.525 / away 1.202 • Poisson stance: Chengdu Better City (50%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.86
Chengdu Better City xG
Expected Goals
1.23
Hangzhou Greentown xG
62%
BTTS
83%
Over 1.5
60%
Over 2.5
37%
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 Hangzhou Greentown kick off?
Chengdu Better City vs Hangzhou Greentown kicked off at 12:35 on Saturday 29 July 2023 at Leshan Olympic Sports Center Stadium.
What was the final score in Chengdu Better City vs Hangzhou Greentown?
Chengdu Better City 1 - 2 Hangzhou Greentown.
Where is Chengdu Better City vs Hangzhou Greentown being played?
The match is being played at Leshan Olympic Sports Center Stadium.
What competition is Chengdu Better City vs Hangzhou Greentown part of?
Chengdu Better City vs Hangzhou Greentown is a Regular Season - 19 fixture in the Super League (China).
Who is favourite to win Chengdu Better City vs Hangzhou Greentown?
Our statistical model gives Chengdu Better City a 50% chance of winning, Hangzhou Greentown a 23% chance, and a 27% chance of a draw — making Chengdu Better City the favourite.
Will both teams score in Chengdu Better City vs Hangzhou Greentown?
Our model estimates a 62% probability that both Chengdu Better City and Hangzhou Greentown will score (BTTS).
Will Chengdu Better City vs Hangzhou Greentown have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 60%.
What is the head-to-head record between Chengdu Better City and Hangzhou Greentown?
Record (3 meetings): Chengdu Better City 1W | Draws 2 | Hangzhou Greentown 0W.
What form are Chengdu Better City and Hangzhou Greentown in?
Chengdu Better City (all comps): 6W-1D-3L in 10 | 1.90 PPG | GF 1.50 / GA 0.80 | L5 L-L-W-L-W. Hangzhou Greentown (all comps): 6W-2D-2L in 10 | 2.00 PPG | GF 2.00 / GA 1.20 | L5 L-L-D-W-W.
🧮 Model Insight
Where the Numbers Come From
Chengdu Better City's attacking strength (1.17x league average) is weighed against Hangzhou Greentown's defensive record (1.05x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 1.86. Flip it around — Hangzhou Greentown's attack (1.17x) against Chengdu Better City's defence (0.88x) — and the away total comes out at 1.23.
These ratings are built from 52/51 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 1-1, at 11.7%. Close behind: 2-1 (9.7%), 2-0 (7.9%). Together the top three scorelines make up 29% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
Chengdu Better City Win
50%
1.99
27%
3.75
23%
4.33
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
10.4%
Draw
Most likely
2 – 1
9.7%
Home win
1 – 0
8.4%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.86
Chengdu Better City xG
Total xG
3.10
1.23
Hangzhou Greentown xG
1.99
50%
Home win
3.75
27%
Draw
4.33
23%
Away win
Goals Markets
81%
Over 1.5
1.23
19%
Under 1.5
5.26
60%
Over 2.5
1.67
40%
Under 2.5
2.50
37%
Over 3.5
2.70
63%
Under 3.5
1.59
20%
Over 4.5
5.00
80%
Under 4.5
1.25
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
62%
BTTS Yes
1.62
38%
BTTS No
2.62
Clean Sheet
29%
3.42
15%
6.46
Win to Nil
15%
6.82
4%
27.92
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 4.5 | 5.6 | 3.4 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 8.4 | 10.4 | 6.4 | 2.6 | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| 2 | 7.9 | 9.7 | 6.0 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| 3 | 4.9 | 6.0 | 3.7 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 2.3 | 2.8 | 1.7 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| 5 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 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 Hangzhou Greentown?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 11.7%.
How many goals are Chengdu Better City and Hangzhou Greentown expected to score?
The model projects 1.86 expected goals for Chengdu Better City and 1.23 for Hangzhou Greentown, a combined total of 3.10.
How confident is the prediction model for Chengdu Better City vs Hangzhou Greentown?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 50%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Recent Form Overview
Chengdu Better City come into this having played 51 games, going 27W 17D 7L for 1.92 points per game. Their last five reads L-L-W-L-W. The sample for Chengdu Better City is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
On the other side, Hangzhou Greentown sit at 1.71 PPG from 51 outings (24W 15D 12L), a run that reads L-L-D-W-W across their last five. The sample for Hangzhou Greentown is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
There isn't much between them on recent form — 1.92 PPG for Chengdu Better City against 1.71 for Hangzhou Greentown. Neither side arrives with a clear form advantage.
How They Fare by Venue
Chengdu Better City's home form reads 15W 10D 1L across 26 games on their own ground, a 2.12 PPG return.
Away from home, Hangzhou Greentown have taken 1.46 points per game from 26 outings (9W 11D 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.
Attack vs Defence
Chengdu Better City are averaging 1.55 goals scored and 0.88 conceded per game recently; Hangzhou Greentown are on 1.73 scored and 1.04 conceded.
Defensively: Chengdu Better City have kept a clean sheet in 45% of their games — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 51 Results — Super League
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Chengdu Better City
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Hangzhou Greentown
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Chengdu Better City and Hangzhou Greentown in coming into this match?
Chengdu Better City have gone 27W 17D 7L in their last 51 games (1.92 PPG), while Hangzhou Greentown have gone 24W 15D 12L in their last 51 (1.71 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Chengdu Better City at home or Hangzhou Greentown away?
Chengdu Better City's home record (2.12 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Chengdu Better City at home: 2.12 PPG; Hangzhou Greentown away: 1.46 PPG.
Have Chengdu Better City or Hangzhou Greentown been keeping clean sheets recently?
Chengdu Better City have kept a clean sheet in 45% of their recent games, Hangzhou Greentown in 31%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
The Rivalry So Far
These sides have met 9 times that we have on record, stretching back to October 2022 — a rivalry that has played out across roughly 3 years. Every recorded meeting has come in Super League. They last met on 25 April 2026, roughly 3 months ago.
Notable Numbers
For context on how one-sided this fixture can get: Chengdu Better City won 4-0 on 25 Apr 2026, the biggest margin either side has managed in the series.
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Chengdu Better City have gone 3W 1D 1L from 5 meetings on their own ground against Hangzhou Greentown — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 9 Meetings
5
Chengdu Better City
3
Draws
1
Hangzhou Greentown
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Chengdu Better City and Hangzhou Greentown?
From 9 meetings on record, Chengdu Better City have won 5, Hangzhou Greentown have won 1, and 3 have been drawn.
When did Chengdu Better City and Hangzhou Greentown last play each other?
They last met on 25 April 2026, when Chengdu Better City 4-0 Hangzhou Greentown.
Who has won more matches between Chengdu Better City and Hangzhou Greentown?
Chengdu Better City have the better head-to-head record, with 5 wins from 9 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Early Goal Trends
Chengdu Better City are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 65% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 42% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 12% of those situations.
Hangzhou Greentown are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 77% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 31% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 15% of those situations.
Full-Time Markets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Chengdu Better City 54%, Hangzhou Greentown 73% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 58% (Chengdu Better City) and 58% (Hangzhou Greentown). Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 35% and 31% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: Chengdu Better City keep a clean sheet in 42% of their matches.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Chengdu Better City home games / Hangzhou Greentown 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 Hangzhou Greentown?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 54% of Chengdu Better City's games and 73% of Hangzhou Greentown's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Chengdu Better City vs Hangzhou Greentown usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 58% of Chengdu Better City's matches and 58% of Hangzhou Greentown's.
Do Chengdu Better City and Hangzhou Greentown tend to score early?
Chengdu Better City have had a goal before half-time in 65% of their recent matches, Hangzhou Greentown in 77% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Shock result as Hangzhou Greentown defy the odds to beat Chengdu Better City 1-2.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Hangzhou Greentown beat Chengdu Better City 1-2 at Leshan Olympic Sports Center Stadium, Regular Season - 19, 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 Chengdu Better City 1.86 xG and Hangzhou Greentown 1.23 xG, a combined 3.10. The scoreboard read 1-2 for 3 actual goals. Chengdu Better City fell 0.9 short of their projected output. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Chengdu Better City attack 1.17 / defence 0.88 against Hangzhou Greentown attack 1.17 / defence 1.05, drawn from 52/51 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Chengdu Better City 50% | Draw 27% | Hangzhou Greentown 23%, with Chengdu Better City to win its most likely call at 50%. Instead the game produced a Hangzhou Greentown win, an outcome the model had rated at just 23% — a clear break from expectation and a genuine upset by the numbers.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 60%. The game delivered 3, so it went over — in line with the projection. Over 1.5 had been 83% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 62% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 51% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Chengdu Better City 49%, Hangzhou Greentown 53%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 52%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Chengdu Better City's trading profile (51 games, 26 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 49% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 45% of the time, and conceded here.
Hangzhou Greentown's trading profile (51 games, 26 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 55% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 31% of the time, and conceded here.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Chengdu Better City 1.92 PPG, Hangzhou Greentown 1.71 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Hangzhou Greentown win broke the near-deadlock. Chengdu Better City (home/away splits) managed 1 against a 1.88 scoring average — below par going forward and shipped 2 against a 0.81 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). 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.