Yunnan Yukun 4-4 Shanghai Shenhua – Result & Analysis
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Poisson rates Shanghai Shenhua at 47% — current form provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this Yunnan Yukun vs Shanghai Shenhua encounter.
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Full Analysis
Yuxi Plateau Sports Center Stadium plays host to Yunnan Yukun versus Shanghai Shenhua in Super League, Regular Season - 19. Kick-off: Saturday 2 August 2025 at 11:00 UTC.
Form & Momentum
Yunnan Yukun have collected 1.60 PPG across 10 Super League outings this season: 5W 1D 4L. Last five: D W L L W. Offensively they are averaging 1.70 goals per game, with 1.50 conceded. 3 clean sheets 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 Yunnan Yukun, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Yunnan Yukun at Yuxi Plateau Sports Center Stadium this season: 5W 1D 2L from 8 home games — 2.00 PPG on home soil. At home they are averaging 1.75 goals scored and 1.25 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 62% of their home matches — a rate that supports the Yes angle in this fixture.
Shanghai Shenhua's overall Super League record this term: 8W 0D 2L from 10 games (2.40 PPG). Last five: L W W W W. Their attacking form is sharp — 2.30 goals per game is a high-output rate that commands respect in the goals markets. 4 clean sheets in 10 outings (40%) underlines their defensive solidity. This season is still relatively young for Shanghai Shenhua, so this record blends games from this season and last.
When travelling in Super League this season, Shanghai Shenhua have posted 7W 1D 2L from 10 away outings — 2.20 PPG. They are averaging 1.90 goals per away game — strong road scoring that makes them a threat even without home support. Both teams have scored in 70% of their away matches — a high BTTS rate on the road that directly informs this fixture.
The travelling side arrive in better shape. Shanghai Shenhua are 0.80 PPG clear of Yunnan Yukun in recent Super League fixtures (2.40 vs 1.60). Backing the visitors outright or on Draw No Bet are both valid approaches where the price allows.
In terms of goals, both squads have been finding the net consistently (using home/away splits) — Yunnan Yukun have seen both teams score in 62% of their games, Shanghai Shenhua in 70%. That combined rate is a strong statistical case for BTTS Yes as a standalone play.
H2H History
The head-to-head record is closely matched — Yunnan Yukun lead 0W to 1W over the last 1 encounters, with 0 draws, though neither side has established a commanding advantage.
Attacking output has been a hallmark of this fixture. At 4.0 goals per game across 1 meetings, the Over 2.5 has a statistically grounded case from the head-to-head record alone. The most recent clash, on 2 Apr 2025, ended 1–3 with Shanghai Shenhua winning.
With the win record balanced, the strongest H2H-derived signal is in the goals market. At 4.0 goals per game historically, Over 2.5 is the cleaner angle to extract from the head-to-head data.
Trading & In-Play
Yunnan Yukun — key trading statistics (18 games, 8 at home): they score before half-time in 75% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 50% of the time; BTTS occurs in 62% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 50% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 44%.
Shanghai Shenhua — key trading statistics (18 games, 8 at away): they score before half-time in 75% of fixtures in away games; they lead at the break 50% of the time; BTTS occurs in 62% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 62% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 56%.
From a combined perspective, both sides have high BTTS rates — Yunnan Yukun 67% and Shanghai Shenhua 67% — which reinforces the BTTS Yes angle from in-play data. Over 2.5 goals is well-supported by both sides' in-play profiles (Yunnan Yukun 56% | Shanghai Shenhua 78%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Yunnan Yukun 1.36 xG and Shanghai Shenhua 1.78 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: Yunnan Yukun attack 1.004 / defence 1.065 | Shanghai Shenhua attack 1.283 / defence 0.780. League average goals — home 1.733 / away 1.301. Shanghai Shenhua's defence strength of 0.780 is below average — they are conceding at a rate that inflates the home xG figure. Shanghai Shenhua have an above-average attack strength of 1.283 — the away xG of 1.78 is driven by genuine attacking quality on the road. Data: 18 Yunnan Yukun games / 48 Shanghai Shenhua games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Yunnan Yukun 29% | Draw 23% | Shanghai Shenhua 47%. Fair-value odds: Yunnan Yukun 3.45 | Draw 4.35 | Shanghai Shenhua 2.13. Shanghai Shenhua hold a narrow Poisson edge at 47% — the draw (23%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 61% | BTTS probability 62% | Total xG 3.13. Over 2.5 holds a meaningful probability edge at 61% — the 3.13 total xG provides moderate support, though the model is not projecting a high-scoring game. BTTS Yes at 62% reflects that both xG figures (1.36 / 1.78) 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 Shanghai Shenhua at 47% — moderate model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. Draw probability of 23% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on Shanghai Shenhua 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.
The Poisson model projects 3.13 xG in total — Over 2.5 at 61% — reasonable confidence, supported by form averaging 3.0 goals per game.
Poisson assigns a 62% probability to BTTS Yes based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates corroborate: Yunnan Yukun 62% | Shanghai Shenhua 70% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Yunnan Yukun vs Shanghai Shenhua | Competition: Super League, Regular Season - 19 | Venue: Yuxi Plateau Sports Center Stadium • Kick-off: Saturday 2 Aug 2025, 11:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Yunnan Yukun 29% | Draw 23% | Shanghai Shenhua 47% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 61% | BTTS 62% | xG Yunnan Yukun 1.36 / Shanghai Shenhua 1.78 • Poisson strength factors: Yunnan Yukun attack 1.004 / def 1.065 | Shanghai Shenhua attack 1.283 / def 0.780 | league avg home 1.733 / away 1.301 • Poisson stance: Shanghai Shenhua (47%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.36
Yunnan Yukun xG
Expected Goals
1.78
Shanghai Shenhua xG
62%
BTTS
82%
Over 1.5
61%
Over 2.5
38%
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 Yunnan Yukun vs Shanghai Shenhua kick off?
Yunnan Yukun vs Shanghai Shenhua kicked off at 11:00 on Saturday 2 August 2025 at Yuxi Plateau Sports Center Stadium.
What was the final score in Yunnan Yukun vs Shanghai Shenhua?
Yunnan Yukun 4 - 4 Shanghai Shenhua.
Where is Yunnan Yukun vs Shanghai Shenhua being played?
The match is being played at Yuxi Plateau Sports Center Stadium.
What competition is Yunnan Yukun vs Shanghai Shenhua part of?
Yunnan Yukun vs Shanghai Shenhua is a Regular Season - 19 fixture in the Super League (China).
Who is favourite to win Yunnan Yukun vs Shanghai Shenhua?
Our statistical model gives Yunnan Yukun a 29% chance of winning, Shanghai Shenhua a 47% chance, and a 23% chance of a draw — making Shanghai Shenhua the favourite.
Will both teams score in Yunnan Yukun vs Shanghai Shenhua?
Our model estimates a 62% probability that both Yunnan Yukun and Shanghai Shenhua will score (BTTS).
Will Yunnan Yukun vs Shanghai Shenhua have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 61%.
What is the head-to-head record between Yunnan Yukun and Shanghai Shenhua?
Record (1 meetings): Yunnan Yukun 0W | Draws 0 | Shanghai Shenhua 1W.
What form are Yunnan Yukun and Shanghai Shenhua in?
Yunnan Yukun (all comps): 5W-1D-4L in 10 | 1.60 PPG | GF 1.70 / GA 1.50 | L5 D-W-L-L-W. Shanghai Shenhua (all comps): 8W-0D-2L in 10 | 2.40 PPG | GF 2.30 / GA 0.90 | L5 L-W-W-W-W.
🧮 Model Insight
Behind the Numbers
Yunnan Yukun's attacking strength (1.00x league average) is weighed against Shanghai Shenhua's defensive record (0.78x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 1.36. Flip it around — Shanghai Shenhua's attack (1.28x) against Yunnan Yukun's defence (1.06x) — and the away total comes out at 1.78.
These ratings are built from 18/48 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 11.9%. Close behind: 1-2 (9.3%), 2-1 (7.1%). Together the top three scorelines make up 28% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
Shanghai Shenhua Win
29%
3.41
23%
4.30
47%
2.11
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
10.5%
Draw
Most likely
1 – 2
9.3%
Away win
0 – 1
7.7%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.36
Yunnan Yukun xG
Total xG
3.13
1.78
Shanghai Shenhua xG
3.41
29%
Home win
4.30
23%
Draw
2.11
47%
Away win
Goals Markets
82%
Over 1.5
1.22
18%
Under 1.5
5.56
61%
Over 2.5
1.64
39%
Under 2.5
2.56
38%
Over 3.5
2.63
62%
Under 3.5
1.61
21%
Over 4.5
4.76
79%
Under 4.5
1.27
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
62%
BTTS Yes
1.62
38%
BTTS No
2.62
Clean Sheet
17%
5.92
26%
3.88
Win to Nil
5%
20.16
12%
8.20
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 4.3 | 7.7 | 6.9 | 4.1 | 1.8 | 0.6 |
| 1 | 5.9 | 10.5 | 9.3 | 5.5 | 2.5 | 0.9 |
| 2 | 4.0 | 7.1 | 6.3 | 3.8 | 1.7 | 0.6 |
| 3 | 1.8 | 3.2 | 2.9 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 0.3 |
| 4 | 0.6 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 5 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 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 Yunnan Yukun vs Shanghai Shenhua?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 11.9%.
How many goals are Yunnan Yukun and Shanghai Shenhua expected to score?
The model projects 1.36 expected goals for Yunnan Yukun and 1.78 for Shanghai Shenhua, a combined total of 3.13.
How confident is the prediction model for Yunnan Yukun vs Shanghai Shenhua?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 47%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
The Form Picture
Yunnan Yukun's recent record stands at 7W 4D 7L from 18 games, a 1.39 PPG return, with D-W-L-L-W in the last five. The sample for Yunnan Yukun is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Shanghai Shenhua, meanwhile, have gone 14W 2D 2L across 18 games — 2.44 PPG, with L-W-W-W-W in their last five. The sample for Shanghai Shenhua is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
The points-per-game comparison favours Shanghai Shenhua by 1.05 — a real, if not enormous, edge over Yunnan Yukun heading into this one.
Home & Away Splits
At home specifically, Yunnan Yukun have managed 5W 1D 2L from 8 games — 2.00 PPG in front of their own supporters. That's noticeably better than their 1.39 PPG overall — Yunnan Yukun are a different proposition at home than their general record suggests.
Shanghai Shenhua's away record stands at 5W 1D 2L across 8 trips, a 2.00 PPG haul. That's a step down from their 2.44 PPG overall record — away form has been the weaker part of Shanghai Shenhua's season.
Scoring & Defensive Trends
Yunnan Yukun are averaging 1.44 goals scored and 1.56 conceded per game recently; Shanghai Shenhua are on 2.33 scored and 1.06 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Yunnan Yukun have seen both teams score in 67% of their recent games; Shanghai Shenhua in 67%.
Last 18 Results — Super League
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Yunnan Yukun
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Shanghai Shenhua
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Yunnan Yukun and Shanghai Shenhua in coming into this match?
Yunnan Yukun have gone 7W 4D 7L in their last 18 games (1.39 PPG), while Shanghai Shenhua have gone 14W 2D 2L in their last 18 (2.44 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Yunnan Yukun at home or Shanghai Shenhua away?
Yunnan Yukun's home record (2.00 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Yunnan Yukun at home: 2.00 PPG; Shanghai Shenhua away: 2.00 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
History of the Fixture
On record, these two have faced off 3 times since April 2025 — enough meetings to establish some real patterns. Every recorded meeting has come in Super League. They last met on 16 May 2026, roughly 4 months ago.
Records & Recent Trends
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Yunnan Yukun have gone 1W 1D 0L from 2 meetings on their own ground against Shanghai Shenhua — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 3 Meetings
1
Yunnan Yukun
1
Draws
1
Shanghai Shenhua
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Yunnan Yukun and Shanghai Shenhua?
From 3 meetings on record, Yunnan Yukun have won 1, Shanghai Shenhua have won 1, and 1 have been drawn.
When did Yunnan Yukun and Shanghai Shenhua last play each other?
They last met on 16 May 2026, when Yunnan Yukun 1-0 Shanghai Shenhua.
📈 Trading Insight
How These Sides Start
Yunnan Yukun are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 75% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 25% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 38% of those situations.
Shanghai Shenhua are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 75% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 38% 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.
Goals & Clean Sheets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Yunnan Yukun 62%, Shanghai Shenhua 62% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 50% (Yunnan Yukun) and 62% (Shanghai Shenhua). Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 38% and 38% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Yunnan Yukun home games / Shanghai Shenhua away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Yunnan Yukun play Shanghai Shenhua?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 62% of Yunnan Yukun's games and 62% of Shanghai Shenhua's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Yunnan Yukun vs Shanghai Shenhua usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 50% of Yunnan Yukun's matches and 62% of Shanghai Shenhua's.
Do Yunnan Yukun and Shanghai Shenhua tend to score early?
Yunnan Yukun have had a goal before half-time in 75% of their recent matches, Shanghai Shenhua in 75% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Yunnan Yukun and Shanghai Shenhua share the spoils in a 4-4 draw.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Yunnan Yukun and Shanghai Shenhua finished level at 4-4 at Yuxi Plateau 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 Yunnan Yukun 1.36 xG and Shanghai Shenhua 1.78 xG, a combined 3.13. The scoreboard read 4-4 for 8 actual goals. Yunnan Yukun beat their projection by 2.6 — clinical relative to the chances the model priced in. Shanghai Shenhua outscored their 1.78 projection by 2.2. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Yunnan Yukun attack 1.00 / defence 1.06 against Shanghai Shenhua attack 1.28 / defence 0.78, drawn from 18/48 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Yunnan Yukun 29% | Draw 23% | Shanghai Shenhua 47%, with Shanghai Shenhua to win its most likely call at 47%. Instead the game produced a draw, 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 61%. The game delivered 8, so it went over — in line with the projection. Over 1.5 had been 82% and landed. Over 3.5 was 38% and came in. 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 67% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Yunnan Yukun 56%, Shanghai Shenhua 78%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 67%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Yunnan Yukun's trading profile (18 games, 8 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 67% of their matches — today it did.
Shanghai Shenhua's trading profile (18 games, 8 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 67% of their matches — today it did.
Form vs Result
On form, Shanghai Shenhua arrived the stronger side — 2.44 PPG against 1.39. The form guide was only half-right: the stronger side did not lose, but could not convert the edge into a win. Yunnan Yukun (home/away splits) scored 4 against a 1.75 average — above their attacking norm and shipped 4 against a 1.25 concession average — a leakier day than usual. Shanghai Shenhua (home/away splits) scored 4 against a 1.75 average — above their attacking norm and shipped 4 against a 1.00 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). 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.