Shandong Luneng 1-1 Sichuan Jiuniu: result and AI prediction

Shandong Luneng – Sichuan Jiuniu, Super League, Saturday, September 5, 2026 at 01:00 PM (GMT). Venue: Jinan Olympic Sports Center

Shandong Luneng is #5 in the table (36 pts) and Sichuan Jiuniu #11 (27 pts). Last 5 head-to-head meetings: Shandong Luneng 5, draws 0, Sichuan Jiuniu 0. Their last meeting, on May 10, 2026, ended Sichuan Jiuniu 1-2 Shandong Luneng.

AI predicted: 3-1 · Final score: 1-1Missed

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

Shandong enter with the clearer home platform, better recent league momentum and an excellent recent record in this match-up. Sichuan's away results make a long defensive spell likely, with their counter-attacks and dead-ball deliveries carrying extra importance. The home side's wide pressure against a deep visiting block is the defining tactical contest. With no confirmed absences reported, the final team sheets rather than availability currently look most likely to shape any late shift in the picture.

Head-to-head analysis

Shandong have won all five recent meetings, including the reverse fixture this season. The series has been consistently open, with Shandong scoring heavily in several of those wins.

Form (last 5)

Shandong LunengLeague position #5 · 36 ptsW L W
Sichuan JiuniuLeague position #11 · 27 ptsW D L

Shandong Luneng vs Sichuan Jiuniu stats

Shandong LunengSichuan Jiuniu
Played2525
Goals scored4533
Goals conceded4244
Clean sheets34

Last meetings

  • 2026-05-10Sichuan Jiuniu 1-2 Shandong Luneng
  • 2025-08-16Sichuan Jiuniu 1-3 Shandong Luneng
  • 2025-04-11Shandong Luneng 4-0 Sichuan Jiuniu
  • 2024-09-28Sichuan Jiuniu 1-4 Shandong Luneng
  • 2024-05-16Shandong Luneng 3-2 Sichuan Jiuniu

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