Shanghai SIPG vs Chengdu Better City: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Shanghai Port prepare to host Chengdu Rongcheng on October 18, 2026, with kick-off at 14:00, this CHINA: Super League fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Shanghai Port, currently 7th in the standings with 36 points from 27 games, trail the leaders by 16 points. They've earned 20 points from 13 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 draws in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals.

Chengdu Rongcheng, sitting 1st with 52 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 25 points from 13 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 9 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 9 goals.

Recent meetings between Shanghai Port and Chengdu Rongcheng have favored Chengdu Rongcheng, with Chengdu Rongcheng claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-0). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Zhejiang Professional FC, Shanghai Port recorded a 4-2 victory while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Yan, Shuai, Yusup, Wei, Yang, Vital, Claude, Ampem, Melendo, Liu, Souza. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Chengdu Rongcheng's last outing came against Tianjin Tigers, where they secured a 0-1 defeat using a 5-4-1 system. Their starting XI featured Liu, He, Sorokin, Li, Wang, Jussa, Yang, Hu, Romulo, Silva, Wang. The structure prioritized compactness, making it difficult for opponents to find space between the lines.

Looking ahead, Shanghai Port are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Shanghai Port and Chengdu Rongcheng are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Shanghai Port's fixtures have averaged 2.8 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Chengdu Rongcheng's games average 3.3 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect a low-scoring affair.

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