Shandong Luneng 3-2 Qingdao Youth Island – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Shandong Luneng at 55%, yet other data sources diverge — this Shandong Luneng vs Qingdao Youth Island fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Match Analysis
Shandong Luneng host Qingdao Youth Island at Jinan Olympic Sports Center Stadium in Super League, Regular Season - 22. Kick-off is scheduled for Sunday 24 August 2025 at 13:00 UTC.
Form Guide
Shandong Luneng — All Games: 5W 2D 3L from 10 Super League outings this season, averaging 1.70 points per game. Last five: L W L W W. Offensively they are averaging 1.90 goals per game, with 1.30 conceded. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 70% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets. This season is still relatively young for Shandong Luneng, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Shandong Luneng at Jinan Olympic Sports Center Stadium this season: 6W 2D 2L from 10 home games — 2.00 PPG on home soil. They are averaging 2.10 goals per home game — a prolific scoring rate in front of their own fans.
Across all Super League games this season, Qingdao Youth Island have recorded 2W 5D 3L from 10 outings — 1.10 PPG. Last five: D D W D L. Their scoring rate of 0.80 per game is modest, conceding 1.00 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. This season is still relatively young for Qingdao Youth Island, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Qingdao Youth Island away from home this season: 1W 5D 4L from 10 away games — 0.80 PPG on the road. Away from home they average 1.00 goals scored and 1.60 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their away games — meaningful support for the Yes angle in this specific context.
On current form, Shandong Luneng have the edge — a 0.60 PPG advantage (1.70 vs 1.10) represents a meaningful gap. That momentum makes them the form-based pick, though if the outright price looks short, Draw No Bet is worth comparing.
H2H
The H2H landscape is flat: 3 previous encounters have yielded 1 wins for Shandong Luneng, 1 for Qingdao Youth Island and 1 draws. A neutral reading in isolation.
The 3 previous meetings have averaged 2.3 goals per game — a neutral rate that provides no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent clash, on 15 Apr 2025, ended 5–1 with Shandong Luneng 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.
In-Play Data
Shandong Luneng trading profile (51 games, 25 at home): they score before half-time in 68% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 62% of the time; BTTS occurs in 52% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 68% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 43%.
Qingdao Youth Island trading profile (51 games, 25 at away): they score before half-time in 84% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 64% of the time; BTTS occurs in 60% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 64% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 43%.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Shandong Luneng 57% versus Qingdao Youth Island 61%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Shandong Luneng 63% | Qingdao Youth Island 57%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Shandong Luneng 1.78 xG and Qingdao Youth Island 0.97 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: Shandong Luneng attack 1.173 / defence 0.886 | Qingdao Youth Island attack 0.816 / defence 0.880. League average goals — home 1.726 / away 1.345. Data: 51 Shandong Luneng games / 51 Qingdao Youth Island games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Shandong Luneng 55% | Draw 27% | Qingdao Youth Island 19%. Fair-value odds: Shandong Luneng 1.82 | Draw 3.70 | Qingdao Youth Island 5.26. The model has a clear lean to Shandong Luneng (55%) — a 36pp gap over the next-most-likely outcome reflects a meaningful statistical advantage.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 52% | BTTS probability 53% | Total xG 2.75. Over/Under 2.5 is close to a coin-flip at 52%/48% — the total xG of 2.75 sits near the 2.5 margin; this is a low-edge market from a Poisson standpoint. BTTS probability of 53% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Our Verdict
Poisson rates Shandong Luneng as the most likely outcome at 55% — clear model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. Draw No Bet is worth pricing alongside the outright: 27% draw probability makes the stalemate a live outcome even at this conviction level.
On the goals line, Poisson's 2.75 combined xG gives a 52% probability to Over 2.5 — reasonable, supported by form averaging 2.9 goals per game.
Poisson assigns a 53% probability to BTTS Yes based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates corroborate: Shandong Luneng 50% | Qingdao Youth Island 60% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Shandong Luneng vs Qingdao Youth Island | Competition: Super League, Regular Season - 22 | Venue: Jinan Olympic Sports Center Stadium • Kick-off: Sunday 24 Aug 2025, 13:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Shandong Luneng 55% | Draw 27% | Qingdao Youth Island 19% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 52% | BTTS 53% | xG Shandong Luneng 1.78 / Qingdao Youth Island 0.97 • Poisson strength factors: Shandong Luneng attack 1.173 / def 0.886 | Qingdao Youth Island attack 0.816 / def 0.880 | league avg home 1.726 / away 1.345 • Poisson stance: Shandong Luneng (55%) — strong lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.78
Shandong Luneng xG
Expected Goals
0.97
Qingdao Youth Island xG
53%
BTTS
78%
Over 1.5
52%
Over 2.5
30%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Shandong Luneng vs Qingdao Youth Island kick off?
Shandong Luneng vs Qingdao Youth Island kicked off at 13:00 on Sunday 24 August 2025 at Jinan Olympic Sports Center Stadium.
What was the final score in Shandong Luneng vs Qingdao Youth Island?
Shandong Luneng 3 - 2 Qingdao Youth Island.
Where is Shandong Luneng vs Qingdao Youth Island being played?
The match is being played at Jinan Olympic Sports Center Stadium.
What competition is Shandong Luneng vs Qingdao Youth Island part of?
Shandong Luneng vs Qingdao Youth Island is a Regular Season - 22 fixture in the Super League (China).
Who is favourite to win Shandong Luneng vs Qingdao Youth Island?
Our statistical model gives Shandong Luneng a 55% chance of winning, Qingdao Youth Island a 19% chance, and a 27% chance of a draw — making Shandong Luneng the favourite.
Will both teams score in Shandong Luneng vs Qingdao Youth Island?
Our model estimates a 53% probability that both Shandong Luneng and Qingdao Youth Island will score (BTTS).
Will Shandong Luneng vs Qingdao Youth Island have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 52%.
What is the head-to-head record between Shandong Luneng and Qingdao Youth Island?
Record (3 meetings): Shandong Luneng 1W | Draws 1 | Qingdao Youth Island 1W.
What form are Shandong Luneng and Qingdao Youth Island in?
Shandong Luneng (all comps): 5W-2D-3L in 10 | 1.70 PPG | GF 1.90 / GA 1.30 | L5 L-W-L-W-W. Qingdao Youth Island (all comps): 2W-5D-3L in 10 | 1.10 PPG | GF 0.80 / GA 1.00 | L5 D-D-W-D-L.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
Working from Shandong Luneng's attack rating (1.17) and Qingdao Youth Island's defence rating (0.88), the model arrives at 1.78 expected goals for the home side. The same calculation in reverse, Qingdao Youth Island's attack versus Shandong Luneng's defence, projects 0.97 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 51/51 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 12.5%. Close behind: 2-0 (10.1%), 1-0 (9.9%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 32% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Shandong Luneng Win
55%
1.83
27%
3.74
19%
5.36
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 0
11.3%
Home win
Most likely
1 – 1
11.0%
Draw
2 – 0
10.1%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.78
Shandong Luneng xG
Total xG
2.75
0.97
Qingdao Youth Island xG
1.83
55%
Home win
3.74
27%
Draw
5.36
19%
Away win
Goals Markets
76%
Over 1.5
1.32
24%
Under 1.5
4.17
52%
Over 2.5
1.92
48%
Under 2.5
2.08
30%
Over 3.5
3.33
70%
Under 3.5
1.43
15%
Over 4.5
6.67
85%
Under 4.5
1.18
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
53%
BTTS Yes
1.87
47%
BTTS No
2.15
Clean Sheet
38%
2.65
17%
5.93
Win to Nil
21%
4.85
3%
31.78
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 6.4 | 6.2 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0.2 | – |
| 1 | 11.3 | 11.0 | 5.4 | 1.7 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 10.1 | 9.8 | 4.8 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 6.0 | 5.8 | 2.8 | 0.9 | 0.2 | – |
| 4 | 2.7 | 2.6 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 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 Shandong Luneng vs Qingdao Youth Island?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 12.5%.
How many goals are Shandong Luneng and Qingdao Youth Island expected to score?
The model projects 1.78 expected goals for Shandong Luneng and 0.97 for Qingdao Youth Island, a combined total of 2.75.
How confident is the prediction model for Shandong Luneng vs Qingdao Youth Island?
Reasonably confident — the model's leading outcome is rated at 55%, a clear lean rather than a toss-up.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
Across their last 51 outings, Shandong Luneng have picked up 1.61 PPG on a 23W 13D 15L record — L-W-L-W-W across the most recent five. The sample for Shandong Luneng is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Qingdao Youth Island's form line: 14W 17D 20L from 51 games, 1.16 PPG, last five D-D-W-D-L. The sample for Qingdao Youth Island is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Put side by side, Shandong Luneng are the form team by 0.45 points per game — a gap wide enough to matter, though form alone rarely tells the whole story against Qingdao Youth Island.
Home Ground vs the Road
On home soil, Shandong Luneng have posted 1.92 PPG from 25 outings (14W 6D 5L).
On the road, Qingdao Youth Island have gone 6W 6D 13L from 25 away games — 0.96 PPG when travelling.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Shandong Luneng come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
The Goals Picture
Shandong Luneng are averaging 1.78 goals scored and 1.43 conceded per game recently; Qingdao Youth Island are on 1.33 scored and 1.75 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Qingdao Youth Island in 61%.
Last 51 Results — Super League
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Shandong Luneng
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Qingdao Youth Island
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Shandong Luneng and Qingdao Youth Island in coming into this match?
Shandong Luneng have gone 23W 13D 15L in their last 51 games (1.61 PPG), while Qingdao Youth Island have gone 14W 17D 20L in their last 51 (1.16 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Shandong Luneng at home or Qingdao Youth Island away?
Shandong Luneng's home record (1.92 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Shandong Luneng at home: 1.92 PPG; Qingdao Youth Island away: 0.96 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The fixture history between Shandong Luneng and Qingdao Youth Island runs to 6 recorded meetings, the earliest dating back to May 2024. Every recorded meeting has come in Super League. The two were last together as recently as 22 August 2026, so this form is fresh in the memory.
Digging Into the Numbers
The biggest gap between the sides came on 15 Apr 2025, when Shandong Luneng won 1-5 — the largest margin of victory on record between these two.
Shandong Luneng's record when hosting Qingdao Youth Island specifically: 1W 1D 1L from 3 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 6 Meetings
2
Shandong Luneng
2
Draws
2
Qingdao Youth Island
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Shandong Luneng and Qingdao Youth Island?
From 6 meetings on record, Shandong Luneng have won 2, Qingdao Youth Island have won 2, and 2 have been drawn.
When did Shandong Luneng and Qingdao Youth Island last play each other?
They last met on 22 August 2026, when Qingdao Youth Island 2-0 Shandong Luneng.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
Shandong Luneng are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 68% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 36% of the time.
Qingdao Youth Island are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 84% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 16% of those situations.
The Numbers That Matter
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Shandong Luneng 52%, Qingdao Youth Island 60% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Goals have flowed in these teams' recent matches — Over 2.5 has landed at 68% for Shandong Luneng and 64% for Qingdao Youth Island. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 40% and 40% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: Shandong Luneng have failed to score in 32% of games; Qingdao Youth Island in 32%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Shandong Luneng home games / Qingdao Youth Island away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Shandong Luneng play Qingdao Youth Island?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 52% of Shandong Luneng's games and 60% of Qingdao Youth Island's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Shandong Luneng vs Qingdao Youth Island usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 68% of Shandong Luneng's matches and 64% of Qingdao Youth Island's.
Do Shandong Luneng and Qingdao Youth Island tend to score early?
Shandong Luneng have had a goal before half-time in 68% of their recent matches, Qingdao Youth Island in 84% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Prediction vindicated as Shandong Luneng edge out Qingdao Youth Island 3-2.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Shandong Luneng beat Qingdao Youth Island 3-2 at Jinan Olympic Sports Center Stadium, Regular Season - 22, 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 Shandong Luneng 1.78 xG and Qingdao Youth Island 0.97 xG, a combined 2.75. The scoreboard read 3-2 for 5 actual goals. Shandong Luneng beat their projection by 1.2 — clinical relative to the chances the model priced in. Qingdao Youth Island outscored their 0.97 projection by 1.0. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Shandong Luneng attack 1.17 / defence 0.89 against Qingdao Youth Island attack 0.82 / defence 0.88, drawn from 51/51 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Shandong Luneng 55% | Draw 27% | Qingdao Youth Island 19%, with Shandong Luneng to win its most likely call at 55%. That is exactly how it finished — the model's leading outcome was vindicated.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 52%. The game delivered 5, so it went over — a call the model got right. Over 1.5 had been 78% and landed. Over 3.5 was 30% and came in. On both teams to score, the model sat at 53% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 60% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Shandong Luneng 63%, Qingdao Youth Island 57%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 59%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Shandong Luneng's trading profile (51 games, 25 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 57% of their matches — today it did.
Qingdao Youth Island's trading profile (51 games, 25 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 61% of their matches — today it did.
Form vs Result
On form, Shandong Luneng arrived the stronger side — 1.61 PPG against 1.16. That form edge translated into the three points. Shandong Luneng (home/away splits) scored 3 against a 2.00 average — above their attacking norm and shipped 2 against a 1.04 concession average — a leakier day than usual. Qingdao Youth Island (home/away splits) scored 2 against a 1.12 average — above their attacking norm and shipped 3 against a 1.92 concession average — a leakier day than usual.
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 numbers read this fixture well — the outcome largely followed the script the data laid out beforehand.
💡 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.