SHANGHAI SIPG 3-0 Chengdu Better City: result and AI prediction
SHANGHAI SIPG – Chengdu Better City, Super League, Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 01:00 PM (GMT). Venue: Pudong Football Stadium
SHANGHAI SIPG is #7 in the table (36 pts) and Chengdu Better City #1 (52 pts). SHANGHAI SIPG is unbeaten in its last 5 matches. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: SHANGHAI SIPG 2, draws 0, Chengdu Better City 4. Their last meeting, on May 19, 2026, ended Chengdu Better City 0-1 SHANGHAI SIPG.
AI confidence: Medium
AI match recap
Shanghai Port arrive in strong rhythm and at home, but Chengdu travel with the chance to settle the title race immediately. The visitors have a major attacking boost in Felipe’s return, while Port’s midweek Asian schedule makes their energy management significant. Expect Port to control territory early and Chengdu to stay disciplined, protect the point they need and attack quickly when the home side overcommits. The contest turns on whether Port’s pressure produces an early breakthrough or Chengdu’s returning forwards turn limited possession into decisive penalty-box moments.
Head-to-head analysis
This is a finely balanced overall fixture, but the recent league series has swung sharply between the clubs. Port won the first meeting this season, while Chengdu had enjoyed a strong run in several preceding league clashes.
Injuries and absences
No confirmed injuries are reported. The key availability shift is Chengdu’s Felipe returning from suspension, while Port’s Jiang Guangtai has been described as precautionarily rested rather than injured.
Form (last 5)
SHANGHAI SIPG vs Chengdu Better City stats
| SHANGHAI SIPG | Chengdu Better City | |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 27 | 27 |
| Goals scored | 44 | 51 |
| Goals conceded | 35 | 31 |
| Clean sheets | 5 | 7 |
Last meetings
- 2026-05-19Chengdu Better City 0-1 SHANGHAI SIPG
- 2025-08-30Chengdu Better City 4-1 SHANGHAI SIPG
- 2025-04-20SHANGHAI SIPG 1-3 Chengdu Better City
- 2024-10-18Chengdu Better City 3-1 SHANGHAI SIPG
- 2024-05-22SHANGHAI SIPG 2-0 Chengdu Better City
- 2023-09-23Chengdu Better City 2-1 SHANGHAI SIPG

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