Match Summary
Beijing Guoan defeated Chengdu Better City 2:1. The match was played in Super League 2024. Goals were scored by Guga 12′, Fábio Abreu 45′, Rômulo 52′. 5 yellow cards were shown. Beijing Guoan had 50% possession while Chengdu Better City held 50%. Beijing Guoan had 9 shots (4 on target) compared to 19 (4 on target) for Chengdu Better City. Expected goals: Beijing Guoan 0.60 — Chengdu Better City 1.34. Beijing Guoan made 5 substitutions, Chengdu Better City made 5.
Match Events
Key match events between Beijing Guoan and Chengdu Better City — 3 goals and 5 cards recorded during the match.
assist: Yang Fan
Match Statistics
Beijing Guoan had 50% possession against Chengdu Better City's 50%. Beijing Guoan registered 9 shots (4 on target) while Chengdu Better City managed 19 (4 on target). Corner kicks: 2–4. Fouls committed: 12–13.
Lineups
Beijing Guoan lined up in a 4-3-3 formation under Ricardo Soares, while Chengdu Better City deployed a 4-2-3-1 under Seo Jung-Won.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for Beijing Guoan is 7.31, compared to 7.14 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. Beijing Guoan's highest-rated starter is Fábio Abreu (7.85), while Chengdu Better City's best-rated player is Felipe (7.66).
Attacking Output
The starting XI of Beijing Guoan have contributed 35 goals and 12 assists this season, led by Fábio Abreu (28G). Chengdu Better City's starters account for 15 goals and 5 assists, spearheaded by Felipe (15G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.
Defensive Solidity
Beijing Guoan deploy 4 defenders rated 7.24 on average, against Chengdu Better City's 4-man backline averaging 7.05. 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
Beijing Guoan field 3 midfielders averaging 7.39, versus Chengdu Better City's 5 rated 6.70. 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
Beijing Guoan start 3 forward(s) averaging 7.31, compared to 1 for Chengdu Better City averaging 7.66. 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 58% for Beijing Guoan and 57% 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.
Discipline
Beijing Guoan's starters have collected 10 yellow cards this season, compared to 3 for Chengdu Better City. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.
Age & Experience
The average age of Beijing Guoan's starting XI is 30.0 (youngest: Fang Hao (25), oldest: M. Ngadeu (35)), while Chengdu Better City average 29.8 (youngest: Wu Lei (28), oldest: Felipe (33)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Squad Depth
Beijing Guoan's starters average 25 league appearances each, versus 16 for Chengdu Better City. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.
Substitutes
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In their last 6 matches, Beijing Guoan have recorded 4 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats. Chengdu Better City show 0 wins, 4 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
Beijing Guoan and Chengdu Better City have met 2 times — Beijing Guoan won 0, Chengdu Better City won 1, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Chengdu Better City leads the head-to-head with 1 victories from 2 meetings. A combined 4 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.00 per match (1 for the home side, 3 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 matches (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 0 games (0%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–0 in 2025.
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API data: 15 Mar 2026