Match Summary
Shandong Luneng defeated Chengdu Better City 2:1. The match was played in Super League 2022. Goals were scored by Cryzan 16′, Felipe 60′, Moisés 79′ (pen.). 3 yellow cards were shown. Shandong Luneng had 59% possession while Chengdu Better City held 41%. Shandong Luneng had 12 shots (7 on target) compared to 11 (4 on target) for Chengdu Better City. Shandong Luneng made 4 substitutions, Chengdu Better City made 4. VAR was involved: Goal cancelled (Tianyu Guo 87′).
Match Events
Key match events between Shandong Luneng and Chengdu Better City — 3 goals and 3 cards recorded during the match.
assist: Moisés
assist: Rômulo
Penalty
Match Statistics
Shandong Luneng had 59% possession against Chengdu Better City's 41%. Shandong Luneng registered 12 shots (7 on target) while Chengdu Better City managed 11 (4 on target). Corner kicks: 3–5. Fouls committed: 18–7.
Lineups
Shandong Luneng lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under Hao Wei, while Chengdu Better City deployed a 5-4-1 under Seo Jung-Won.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for Shandong Luneng is 7.10, compared to — for Chengdu Better City. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Shandong Luneng's highest-rated starter is Song Long (7.10), while Chengdu Better City's best-rated player is —.
Defensive Solidity
Shandong Luneng deploy 4 defenders rated 7.10 on average, against Chengdu Better City's 5-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Shandong Luneng field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Chengdu Better City's 4 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Shandong Luneng start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for Chengdu Better City averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Passing & Build-Up
Passing accuracy averages 45% for Shandong Luneng and —% for Chengdu Better City. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.
Age & Experience
The average age of Shandong Luneng's starting XI is 34.3 (youngest: Liao Lisheng (32), oldest: Song Long (36)), while Chengdu Better City average 39.0 (youngest: Geng Xiaofeng (38), oldest: Liu Tao (40)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Substitutes
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Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Shandong Luneng have recorded 3 wins, 3 draws and 0 defeats. Chengdu Better City show 0 wins, 4 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
Shandong Luneng and Chengdu Better City have met 3 times — Shandong Luneng won 0, Chengdu Better City won 3, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Chengdu Better City leads the head-to-head with 3 victories from 3 meetings. A combined 10 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.33 per match (2 for the home side, 8 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 2 matches (67%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 3 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Chengdu Better City are currently unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 1–3 in 2025.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (3)
API data: 15 Mar 2026