The Super League match on April 26th between Shanghai Greenland Shenhua and Changchun Yatai was a tightly contested game that saw Shenhua edge out Yatai by a solitary goal. However, this one-goal margin doesn't accurately reflect the closely matched nature of the teams and their performances, with several interesting statistical factors that shaped the outcome of the match.

Scoring the only goal of the match early in the second half at 01:03:36, Shenhua made the most of their limited chances in the game. This indicates a precise and decisive offensive strategy that was pivotal in determining the match's outcome. Despite having more corner kicks, 8 in total, Yatai couldn’t capitalize on any of those set-piece situations, which was a critical missed opportunity.

Remarkably, despite Shenhua's low corner kick count, which stood at just 1 compared to Yatai's 8, they were the ones who managed to score and secure the win. This underscores Shenhua's efficiency and strategic use of their offensive moments during the game.

On the disciplinary front, Yatai was handed one yellow card at 01:21:07 in the second half, which might have affected their game plan and style of play, forcing them to be more cautious. In comparison, Shenhua demonstrated better control over their play, keeping a clean disciplinary record with zero yellow or red cards.

Regarding fouls, it was a pretty even contest with Yatai committing 13 fouls and Shenhua 12. The offside count was levelled at 2 each as well, indicating a high adherence to defensive discipline by both teams. Nevertheless, Shenhua could be seen to have maintained a slightly more effective defence, given Yatai's inability to translate any of their opportunities into goals.

All these statistical factors demonstrate that, while the margin was close, Shanghai Greenland Shenhua managed their opportunities strategically, which eventually made the difference against Changchun Yatai. From this match, it's clear that even when the offensive opportunities are fewer, as reflected in the corner kicks for Shenhua, it is the quality and effectiveness of exploiting those opportunities that matters and can sway the match's outcome.

Thus, for future predictions and bets, bettors should not only focus on quantity in stats but also examine the quality and impact of limited opportunities, the defensive discipline and how teams cope under disciplinary pressure. As this match shows, it's a complete evaluation that might be the key to drawing more accurate predictions.

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