League OneLeague One
Saturday, 18 July 2026Last updated 12:37
Nanjing City

Nanjing City

Home
W
01
Full time
Guangzhou E-Power

Guangzhou E-Power

Away
W
Wutaishan Stadium
GoalVio prediction
Too close to call
No clear favourite

The model sees this as an open match — all three outcomes are within a tight range.

Nanjing City36%
Guangzhou E-Power35%
Draw29%
Most likely exact score1-1
Win probability
Nanjing City
36%
Draw
29%
Guangzhou E-Power
35%
Predicted winner is based on the highest win probability.
Intelligence snapshot
Attack
Nanjing City
94
Guangzhou E-Power
73
Defence
Nanjing City
66
Guangzhou E-Power
66
Momentum
Nanjing City
100
Guangzhou E-Power
100
Danger (xG)
Nanjing City
2.70
Guangzhou E-Power
1.80
Both teams to score
No

The model projects 1.34 xG for Nanjing City and 1.60 xG for Guangzhou E-Power — meaningful and strong attacking threat respectively. Both sides are generating enough chance quality to make scoring a realistic expectation, which is the primary driver of the BTTS projection.The projected 1-2 scoreline reflects both teams contributing to the goal tally. The xG gap between the sides is narrow (0.26), meaning neither defence is expected to completely shut the other out.The attack-versus-defence matchup supports both teams scoring. Nanjing City's Attack Score (94) exceeds Guangzhou E-Power's Defensive Stability (66), and Guangzhou E-Power's attack (73) similarly tests Nanjing City's defence (66). Neither backline is dominant enough to prevent the other side from scoring.

Over 2.5 goals
No

The model projects a combined xG of 2.95 — elevated attacking volume for this fixture. A combined xG above 2.5 is the model's primary signal that the match is likely to produce more than two goals, and this fixture clears that threshold.The projected 1-2 scoreline clears the 2.5-goal threshold — 3 goals in the most likely outcome. The xG distribution places the most weight on scorelines that clear 2.5, though the margin above the threshold is not large.The attack-versus-defence matchups across both ends of the pitch favour the attackers. Nanjing City's Attack Score (94) vs Guangzhou E-Power's Defensive Stability (66) and Guangzhou E-Power's attack (73) vs Nanjing City's defence (66) both point to a goal-friendly environment — neither defence is strong enough to suppress the other side's attacking output.

xG for (Nanjing City)
2.70
avg per match
xG for (Guangzhou E-Power)
1.80
avg per match
xG against (Nanjing City)
0.90
avg per match
xG against (Guangzhou E-Power)
0.90
avg per match

Momentum trend

last 5 matches
Nanjing CityNanjing City
WLL
Guangzhou E-PowerGuangzhou E-Power
W

Probability breakdown

37% confidence
Nanjing City36%
Draw29%
Guangzhou E-Power35%

Nanjing City leads with 36% — the model's highest-probability outcome for this fixture.

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Analysis

Guangzhou E-Power Backed to Win — Model Projects 1-2

Nanjing City host Guangzhou E-Power in League One. Nanjing City have recorded LLWLLL in recent matches while Guangzhou E-Power arrive with a run of LWDWWW. These sides have met 3 times recently, averaging 4.0 goals per game.

Key factors

: 🎯 xG Advantage The Goalvio xG model projects 1.60 expected goals for Guangzhou E-Power against 1.34 for Nanjing City — a marginal but consistent advantage that translates into a higher win probability. xG is the model's most reliable predictor of match outcomes.
: 🔒 Defensive Stability Guangzhou E-Power have kept 4 clean sheet(s) in 10 recent matches — a defensive record that gives them a meaningful edge in this fixture. Defensive solidity is one of the strongest predictors of match outcomes at this level.
: 📈 Recent Form Guangzhou E-Power arrive in better recent form — 4 wins from 10 matches (LWDWWW) against Nanjing City's 1. Form over the last 5–6 games is one of the most predictive short-term signals in the model, capturing momentum that longer-term averages can miss.

Why GoalVio backs this

Guangzhou E-Power have won 3 of the last 3 meetings between these sides. Historical head-to-head dominance captures tactical matchup advantages that aggregate stats can miss — when one team consistently finds ways to beat the same opponent, that pattern is a meaningful signal in its own right.

Biggest risk: The xG gap between these sides is narrow — a small swing in form, a set-piece goal, or a tactical adjustment could flip the result. The model favours Guangzhou E-Power, but this is not a fixture where the outcome is a foregone conclusion. If Nanjing City score first, the game becomes genuinely open.

Risk factors

  • The xG gap is narrow at 0.26 — a small swing in form or tactics could flip the result.
  • With both teams expected to score, the game could remain open until the final whistle — late goals are a real possibility.
  • Live conditions — weather, team news, and in-game momentum — can always override statistical projections.

Recent form

Nanjing City

Nanjing City

W
vs Dongguan United
5 Jul 2026
31
L
@ Hebei Kungfu
27 Jun 2026
12
L
@ Qingdao Red Lions
15 May 2026
01
Guangzhou E-Power

Guangzhou E-Power

W
vs Shaanxi Union
27 Jun 2026
21

Frequently asked questions

Who will win Nanjing City vs Guangzhou E-Power?

GoalVio's model predicts a draw with 37% confidence.

What is the predicted score for Nanjing City vs Guangzhou E-Power?

The most likely scoreline according to GoalVio's Skellam-DC model is 1-1.

Will both teams score in Nanjing City vs Guangzhou E-Power?

GoalVio's model predicts BTTS: No — at least one team is expected to keep a clean sheet.

Will there be over 2.5 goals in Nanjing City vs Guangzhou E-Power?

GoalVio's model predicts Over 2.5 Goals: No — fewer than 3 goals are expected.

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