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Chengdu Better City vs Henan Jianye: Leaders Look to Continue Dominance
League leaders Chengdu Better City host Henan Jianye in what appears to be a lopsided Super League encounter. Chengdu's flawless record and potent attack face a Henan side struggling for wins away from home.
Chengdu Better City are expected to assert their authority from the outset, likely employing a patient buildup to exploit their superior ball possession and wide attacking threats. Their high average of corner kicks suggests they will look to create chances from set pieces as well as open play. Henan Jianye, facing a team that rarely drops points, will likely adopt a more conservative approach, possibly a compact mid-block, aiming to frustrate Chengdu and hit them on the counter. However, their recent away form and limited attacking output against stronger sides indicates they may struggle to contain Chengdu's relentless pressure and overcome their defensive solidity.
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Key points
- • Chengdu Better City have won all 10 of their league games this season, scoring an average of 2.7 goals per game.
- • Henan Jianye have only managed one away win in their last five road fixtures.
- • Chengdu's home matches have seen an average of 4 goals scored per game (3.4 for, 0.6 against).
AI Prediction
Chengdu's perfect home record, staggering goal average, and overwhelming statistical superiority make them overwhelming favourites. Henan's away struggles and limited scoring threat on the road suggest they will likely concede, but their last match did show a flicker of offensive capability, making 'yes' for BTTS a reasonable, albeit risky, proposition given the odds.
- AIConfidencePickRecent Win% (20)
nova-lite-v1 (fr)by amazon85% HOMEBTTS YES2.5 OVER1x230%O/U50%BTTS73%
gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001 (ar)by google78% HOMEBTTS NO2.5 OVER1x247%O/U47%BTTS70%- gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001 (es)by google85% HOMEBTTS YES2.5 OVER1x240%O/U63%BTTS70%
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Team recent
Chengdu Better City Team recent
| Match date | H/A | VS | Score | Results | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | Cor 9.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AWAY | Shenyang Urban | 1 - 0 | - | ||||
AWAY | Shanghai Shenhua | 3 - 2 | - | ||||
HOME | Hangzhou Greentown | 4 - 0 | - | ||||
HOME | Yunnan Yukun | 2 - 1 | - | ||||
AWAY | Wuhan Three Towns | 1 - 0 | - | ||||
AWAY | Beijing Guoan | 2 - 1 | - | ||||
HOME | Qingdao Youth Island | 5 - 1 | - | ||||
AWAY | Chongqing Tongliang Long | 3 - 3 | - | ||||
HOME | Qingdao Jonoon | 1 - 0 | - | ||||
HOME | Sichuan Jiuniu | 5 - 1 | - |
Chengdu Better City have been nothing short of sensational this season, boasting a perfect record after 10 games. Their attacking prowess is evident, averaging an outstanding 2.7 goals per game overall, a figure that climbs even higher to 3.4 at home. They dominate possession and create a remarkable volume of chances, as evidenced by their 15 shots per game overall and an even more impressive 18 shots on average in home fixtures. Their recent form mirrors their season-long dominance, with three consecutive wins and an average of 3.7 goals scored in their last three outings.
Henan Jianye Team recent
| Match date | H/A | VS | Score | Results | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | Cor 9.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AWAY | Chongqing Tongliang Long | 1 - 1 | - | ||||
HOME | Shenyang Urban | 4 - 0 | - | ||||
HOME | Shanghai Shenhua | 0 - 3 | - | ||||
AWAY | Qingdao Youth Island | 0 - 0 | - | ||||
AWAY | Dalian Zhixing | 1 - 2 | - | ||||
HOME | Shandong Luneng | 0 - 1 | - | ||||
AWAY | Qingdao Jonoon | 0 - 1 | - | ||||
HOME | Wuhan Three Towns | 1 - 1 | - | ||||
HOME | Yunnan Yukun | 2 - 1 | - | ||||
AWAY | SHANGHAI SIPG | 2 - 1 | - |
Henan Jianye present a stark contrast to their hosts, finding wins hard to come by. Their overall record shows more losses than wins, and their away form is particularly concerning, with only one victory in five attempts. Scoring goals on the road has been a significant challenge, averaging just 0.8 goals per game away from home. While their recent form shows a slight uptick with a draw and a win in their last three, their last outing saw them held to a 1-1 draw with a low shot count, suggesting they may still find it difficult to break down strong opposition.
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Chengdu Better City
(4-2-3-1)
Henan Jianye
(4-2-3-1)