Yunnan Yukun vs Chengdu Prediction 21 July 2026
🏆 In the upcoming Round of 16 match in the China FA Cup, Yunnan Yukun host Chengdu - and the key contrast is the visitors' away form. Chengdu arrive with four straight wins on the road in this competition, which sets them apart from most teams left in the draw. Both sides have been reasonably productive in front of goal over a longer run, but Chengdu's confidence away from home could be the deciding factor here.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between these two sides took place on 21 April 2026 and ended in a 2:1 win for Chengdu. Here's how the stats looked that day (Chengdu were the home side):
- possession: 53% vs 47%;
- corners: 4 vs 3;
- fouls: 12 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 0;
- shots on target: 9 vs 4.
📊 In three official meetings, Chengdu are unbeaten - two wins and a draw. The teams scored 3 and 8 goals respectively. First-half average: 1.33 goals. Second-half average: 2.33. Overall match average: 3.67 goals per game.
Head-to-head statistics Yunnan Yukun - Chengdu

Yunnan Yukun Team Overview
Yunnan Yukun's last official match was in the Chinese Super League - they drew 2-2 at home with Shanghai Port. Here's how the stats looked (Yunnan Yukun vs Shanghai Port):
- possession: 39% vs 61%;
- corners: 6 vs 6;
- fouls: 16 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 0;
- shots on target: 3 vs 6.
Yunnan Yukun come into this match in mixed form. Over their last ten games, they've won four, lost three and drawn three - nothing to suggest they consistently dominate opponents, but they tend to make matches interesting: averaging 1.9 goals scored and 1.8 conceded per game.
That balance points to a team that plays open football - creating chances at one end, leaving gaps at the other. Even last round they got dragged into a shootout with Suzhou from the lower division, winning 4-2.
Match Results: Yunnan Yukun

Chengdu Rongcheng Team Overview
Chengdu's last official match was played in the Chinese Super League, a 1-1 away draw with Qingdao West Coast. Here are the stats from that game (Chengdu vs Qingdao West Coast):
- possession: 67% vs 33%;
- corners: 4 vs 1;
- fouls: 18 vs 19;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 4;
- shots on target: 2 vs 3.
Chengdu stand out right now - not just for their attacking output, but for how solid they've been at the back. Over their last ten matches, they've won five, drawn three and lost just two. They average 1.6 goals scored per game and concede only 0.9 - one of the better records in the current competition.
Four consecutive away wins in the FA Cup says something about how comfortable this side is on the road, and their ability to get results against teams with decent attacking quality. Last round they beat Shanghai Shenxin 4-0. Away from home, again.
Match Results: Chengdu Rongcheng
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-head:
- played - 3;
- home wins - 0, away wins - 2, draws - 1.
- Chengdu have won away in 4 consecutive matches (FA Cup).
Total Prediction
Head-to-head (average total):
- home - 1, away - 2.67;
- in head-to-head matches - 3.67;
- both teams scored: all time - 3 times; at the home team's ground - 1 time.
Average total stats: Yunnan Yukun vs Chengdu
- in the tournament: 6 vs 4;
- goals scored: 4 vs 4;
- 1st half: 3 vs 1;
- 2nd half: 1 vs 3;
- Yunnan Yukun: at home in the tournament - 0;
- Chengdu: away in the tournament - 4;
- last 10 matches: 1.9 (home - 1.75) vs 1.6 (away - 1.83).
- Yunnan Yukun have scored at home in 22 of their last 23 matches.
- Yunnan Yukun have scored in 13 of their last 14 matches.
Both Teams To Score Prediction
Head-to-head:
- played - 3;
- both teams scored all time - 3 times;
- at the home team's ground - 1 time.
- Yunnan Yukun have scored and conceded in 7 consecutive matches.
⭐️ Editor's Prediction
Chengdu's form is the starting point here. They steamrolled their opponents in the previous round, and away from home in the Chinese Cup they know how to grind through and win on quality. Hard to see what the hosts need to do to even force a penalty shootout. The main prediction is a Chengdu win. We wouldn't rule out the hosts having another go at an open game, so we'll go with 3:2 to Chengdu.
