Changchun Yatai 0-1 Chengdu Better City – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Changchun Yatai at 37%, yet in-form Chengdu Better City provide a compelling counter-argument — this Changchun Yatai vs Chengdu Better City fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Full Analysis
Changchun's People Stadium plays host to Changchun Yatai versus Chengdu Better City in Super League, Regular Season - 12. Kick-off: Thursday 1 September 2022 at 12:30 UTC.
Form & Momentum
Changchun Yatai have collected 1.40 PPG across 10 Super League outings this season: 3W 5D 2L. Last five: L D D W W. They are averaging 2.00 goals per game — a high-scoring output that makes them a genuine attacking threat in any fixture. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 80% 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 Changchun Yatai, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Changchun Yatai's home record at Changchun's People Stadium: 3W 5D 2L from 10 Super League appearances (1.40 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.40 goals scored and 1.10 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 80% of their home games — an outstanding BTTS rate that is a key data point for this fixture.
Chengdu Better City's overall Super League record this term: 6W 3D 1L from 10 games (2.10 PPG). Last five: W W W L W. They are scoring at 1.50 per game and conceding 0.90. 3 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 Chengdu Better City, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Chengdu Better City away from home this season: 5W 3D 2L from 10 away games — 1.80 PPG on the road. Away from home they average 1.10 goals scored and 0.80 conceded per game. 4 clean sheets from 10 away games (40%) shows they are capable of shutting up shop on the road.
The travelling side arrive in better shape. Chengdu Better City are 0.70 PPG clear of Changchun Yatai in recent Super League fixtures (2.10 vs 1.40). Backing the visitors outright or on Draw No Bet are both valid approaches where the price allows.
Trading
Changchun Yatai half-time and goal-timing data (17 games, 6 at home): they score before half-time in 83% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 50% of the time; BTTS occurs in 83% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 33% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 41%.
Chengdu Better City half-time and goal-timing data (17 games, 6 at away): they score before half-time in 83% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 40% of the time; BTTS occurs in 67% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 67% of games (away games).
From a combined perspective, both sides have high BTTS rates — Changchun Yatai 65% and Chengdu Better City 59% — which reinforces the BTTS Yes angle from in-play data. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Changchun Yatai 53% | Chengdu Better City 41%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Changchun Yatai 1.15 xG and Chengdu Better City 1.03 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: Changchun Yatai attack 0.994 / defence 0.918 | Chengdu Better City attack 0.878 / defence 0.831. League average goals — home 1.393 / away 1.281. Data: 28 Changchun Yatai games / 15 Chengdu Better City games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Changchun Yatai 37% | Draw 32% | Chengdu Better City 31%. Fair-value odds: Changchun Yatai 2.70 | Draw 3.12 | Chengdu Better City 3.23. 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 37% | BTTS probability 45% | Total xG 2.18. Under 2.5 has a narrow probability edge at 63% — total xG of 2.18 is below the line but not decisively so. BTTS probability of 45% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Verdict
The Poisson model's primary lean is Changchun Yatai at 37% — marginal model lean. Note a divergence: in-form Chengdu Better City (2.10 PPG) cuts against the Poisson lean — consider the strength-adjusted model over surface-level form results. Draw probability of 32% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on Changchun Yatai 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.
The Poisson model projects 2.18 xG in total — Under 2.5 at 37% — reasonable confidence, supported by form averaging 2.2 goals per game.
Poisson assigns a 45% probability to BTTS No based on the attack/defence strength model. This conflicts with form data: Changchun Yatai 80% | Chengdu Better City 50% from recent games — a notable divergence.
The outsider holds a 31% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should not be treated as one. Proportionate stakes are appropriate given the genuine contest the data projects.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Changchun Yatai vs Chengdu Better City | Competition: Super League, Regular Season - 12 | Venue: Changchun's People Stadium • Kick-off: Thursday 1 Sep 2022, 12:30 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Changchun Yatai 37% | Draw 32% | Chengdu Better City 31% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 37% | BTTS 45% | xG Changchun Yatai 1.15 / Chengdu Better City 1.03 • Poisson strength factors: Changchun Yatai attack 0.994 / def 0.918 | Chengdu Better City attack 0.878 / def 0.831 | league avg home 1.393 / away 1.281 • Poisson stance: Changchun Yatai (37%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.15
Changchun Yatai xG
Expected Goals
1.03
Chengdu Better City xG
45%
BTTS
65%
Over 1.5
37%
Over 2.5
18%
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 Changchun Yatai vs Chengdu Better City kick off?
Changchun Yatai vs Chengdu Better City kicked off at 12:30 on Thursday 1 September 2022 at Changchun's People Stadium.
What was the final score in Changchun Yatai vs Chengdu Better City?
Changchun Yatai 0 - 1 Chengdu Better City.
Where is Changchun Yatai vs Chengdu Better City being played?
The match is being played at Changchun's People Stadium.
What competition is Changchun Yatai vs Chengdu Better City part of?
Changchun Yatai vs Chengdu Better City is a Regular Season - 12 fixture in the Super League (China).
Who is favourite to win Changchun Yatai vs Chengdu Better City?
Our statistical model gives Changchun Yatai a 37% chance of winning, Chengdu Better City a 31% chance, and a 32% chance of a draw — making Changchun Yatai the favourite.
Will both teams score in Changchun Yatai vs Chengdu Better City?
Our model estimates a 45% probability that both Changchun Yatai and Chengdu Better City will score (BTTS).
Will Changchun Yatai vs Chengdu Better City have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 37%.
What is the head-to-head record between Changchun Yatai and Chengdu Better City?
No recorded head-to-head meetings available in the dataset.
What form are Changchun Yatai and Chengdu Better City in?
Changchun Yatai (all comps): 3W-5D-2L in 10 | 1.40 PPG | GF 2.00 / GA 1.60 | L5 L-D-D-W-W. Chengdu Better City (all comps): 6W-3D-1L in 10 | 2.10 PPG | GF 1.50 / GA 0.90 | L5 W-W-W-L-W.
🧮 Model Insight
Behind the Numbers
Working from Changchun Yatai's attack rating (0.99) and Chengdu Better City's defence rating (0.83), the model arrives at 1.15 expected goals for the home side. Flip it around — Chengdu Better City's attack (0.88x) against Changchun Yatai's defence (0.92x) — and the away total comes out at 1.03.
These ratings are built from 28/15 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 15.1%. Close behind: 0-0 (13.0%), 1-0 (11.2%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 39% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Changchun Yatai Win
37%
2.69
32%
3.15
31%
3.21
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
13.4%
Draw
Most likely
1 – 0
13.0%
Home win
0 – 1
11.6%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.15
Changchun Yatai xG
Total xG
2.18
1.03
Chengdu Better City xG
2.69
37%
Home win
3.15
32%
Draw
3.21
31%
Away win
Goals Markets
64%
Over 1.5
1.56
36%
Under 1.5
2.78
37%
Over 2.5
2.70
63%
Under 2.5
1.59
18%
Over 3.5
5.56
82%
Under 3.5
1.22
7%
Over 4.5
14.29
93%
Under 4.5
1.08
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
45%
BTTS Yes
2.21
55%
BTTS No
1.83
Clean Sheet
36%
2.81
32%
3.16
Win to Nil
13%
7.57
10%
10.15
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 11.3 | 11.6 | 6.0 | 2.1 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 13.0 | 13.4 | 6.9 | 2.4 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 7.5 | 7.7 | 4.0 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 2.9 | 3.0 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.1 | – |
| 4 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.2 | – | – |
| 5 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 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 Changchun Yatai vs Chengdu Better City?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 15.1%.
How many goals are Changchun Yatai and Chengdu Better City expected to score?
The model projects 1.15 expected goals for Changchun Yatai and 1.03 for Chengdu Better City, a combined total of 2.18.
How confident is the prediction model for Changchun Yatai vs Chengdu Better City?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 37%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
The Form Picture
Changchun Yatai's recent record stands at 5W 8D 4L from 17 games, a 1.35 PPG return, with L-D-D-W-W in the last five. The sample for Changchun Yatai is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Chengdu Better City, meanwhile, have gone 7W 7D 3L across 17 games — 1.65 PPG, with W-W-W-L-W in their last five. The sample for Chengdu Better City 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 — 1.35 PPG for Changchun Yatai against 1.65 for Chengdu Better City. Neither side arrives with a clear form advantage.
Home & Away Splits
At home specifically, Changchun Yatai have managed 1W 4D 1L from 6 games — 1.17 PPG in front of their own supporters.
Chengdu Better City's away record stands at 5W 0D 1L across 6 trips, a 2.50 PPG haul. That's actually stronger than their 1.65 PPG overall record — Chengdu Better City travel well.
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
Changchun Yatai are averaging 1.59 goals scored and 1.47 conceded per game recently; Chengdu Better City are on 1.18 scored and 0.94 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Changchun Yatai have seen both teams score in 65% of their recent games.
Defensively: Chengdu Better City in 35% — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 17 Results — Super League
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Changchun Yatai
Blended
Chengdu Better City
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Changchun Yatai and Chengdu Better City in coming into this match?
Changchun Yatai have gone 5W 8D 4L in their last 17 games (1.35 PPG), while Chengdu Better City have gone 7W 7D 3L in their last 17 (1.65 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Changchun Yatai at home or Chengdu Better City away?
Chengdu Better City's away record (2.50 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Changchun Yatai at home: 1.17 PPG; Chengdu Better City away: 2.50 PPG.
Have Changchun Yatai or Chengdu Better City been keeping clean sheets recently?
Changchun Yatai have kept a clean sheet in 24% of their recent games, Chengdu Better City in 35%.
⚔️ 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
Chengdu Better City go into this on the back of 4 straight wins in the series — the current momentum sits squarely with them.
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, Changchun Yatai have gone 1W 0D 3L from 4 meetings on their own ground against Chengdu Better City — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 8 Meetings
1
Changchun Yatai
2
Draws
5
Chengdu Better City
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Changchun Yatai and Chengdu Better City?
From 8 meetings on record, Changchun Yatai have won 1, Chengdu Better City have won 5, and 2 have been drawn.
When did Changchun Yatai and Chengdu Better City 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 Changchun Yatai and Chengdu Better City?
Chengdu Better City have the better head-to-head record, with 5 wins from 8 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
How These Sides Start
Changchun Yatai are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 83% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 33% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 17% 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 33% of those situations.
Chengdu Better City are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 83% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 33% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 33% of those situations.
Goals & Clean Sheets
BTTS has landed consistently for both sides recently — 83% for Changchun Yatai, 67% for Chengdu Better City — a strong two-way scoring signal.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 33% (Changchun Yatai) and 67% (Chengdu Better City).
On the defensive side: Chengdu Better City in 33%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Changchun Yatai home games / Chengdu Better City away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Changchun Yatai play Chengdu Better City?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 83% of Changchun Yatai's games and 67% of Chengdu Better City's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Changchun Yatai vs Chengdu Better City usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 33% of Changchun Yatai's recent games and 67% of Chengdu Better City's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Changchun Yatai and Chengdu Better City tend to score early?
Changchun Yatai have had a goal before half-time in 83% of their recent matches, Chengdu Better City in 83% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Shock result as Chengdu Better City defy the odds to beat Changchun Yatai 0-1.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Chengdu Better City beat Changchun Yatai 0-1 at Changchun's People Stadium, Regular Season - 12, 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 Changchun Yatai 1.15 xG and Chengdu Better City 1.03 xG, a combined 2.18. The scoreboard read 0-1 for 1 actual goal. Changchun Yatai fell 1.2 short of their projected output. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Changchun Yatai attack 0.99 / defence 0.92 against Chengdu Better City attack 0.88 / defence 0.83, drawn from 28/15 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Changchun Yatai 37% | Draw 32% | Chengdu Better City 31%, with Changchun Yatai to win its most likely call at 37%. The actual Chengdu Better City 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 37%. The game delivered 1, so it stayed under — a call the model got right. Over 1.5 had been 65% and missed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 45% and the match did not — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 47% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Changchun Yatai 53%, Chengdu Better City 41%), a base rate that agreed with today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 62%, which did not match the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Changchun Yatai's trading profile (17 games, 6 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 65% of their matches — today it did not; they fail to score in 29% of games, a blank that repeated today.
Chengdu Better City's trading profile (17 games, 6 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 59% of their matches — today it did not; they keep a clean sheet 35% of the time, and duly kept one.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Changchun Yatai 1.35 PPG, Chengdu Better City 1.65 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Chengdu Better City win broke the near-deadlock. Changchun Yatai (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.33 scoring average — below par going forward. Chengdu Better City (home/away splits) conceded 0 against a 0.83 average — tighter than their form line.
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.