Football ELO rankings

Chinese Super League team ELO ranking

Compare Chinese Super League clubs using their latest reliably observed ELO. Recent form adds short-term context without replacing baseline team strength.

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Chinese Super League team ELO ranking

Season : 2026 · Latest observation : 2026-11-08

ELO leaderBeijing Guoan
Average ELO1516
ELO spread364
Teams covered16

Rank teams by

Rank teams by
RankTeamCurrent ELOMatchesRecent form
1Beijing Guoan166830
2Shanghai Port165830
3Shandong Taishan159629
4Shanghai Shenhua158530
5Dalian Yingbo157530
6Chengdu Rongcheng156330
7Tianjin Jinmen Tiger155629
8Zhejiang FC151630
9Qingdao West Coast151030
10Yunnan Yukun150630
11Henan FC147630
12Chongqing Tonglianglong145428
13Shenzhen Peng City144330
14Shenyang Urban143828
15Wuhan Three Towns140630
16Qingdao Hainiu130430

The ranking uses the latest reliable ELO available for every team in the selected squad. Recent form and the league table use only results from the displayed season.

ELO change is not shown because a consistent variation history is not available across every competition.

RankTeamMatchesWDLGDPts
1Beijing Guoan30151052255
2Chengdu Rongcheng3015781552
3Dalian Yingbo3016410552
4Shanghai Port3014881950
5Shanghai Shenhua30155101750
6Shandong Taishan291559850
7Yunnan Yukun3012711-243
8Zhejiang FC3012612142
9Tianjin Jinmen Tiger2911711240
10Qingdao West Coast308157-1039
11Henan FC3081012-834
12Shenzhen Peng City309615-1233
13Chongqing Tonglianglong2871110-532
14Shenyang Urban288515-1229
15Wuhan Three Towns3051213-1227
16Qingdao Hainiu306420-2822

The league table is calculated from available results (three points for a win and one for a draw), with goal difference as the first tiebreaker.

Reading

How to read the ELO ranking

ELO estimates relative team strength using results and opponent strength. It reflects a structural level, while recent form covers a much shorter run of matches. Values update as new match data becomes available.

Method

Chinese Super League statistics: quick league reading

This page helps you read Chinese Super League through several complementary angles: ELO hierarchy, recent form, match volume, home/away split and overall season structure. The Chinese Super League can change quickly through squad evolution and season phases, so structural reading helps. The goal is not to show a raw table only, but to turn league data into actionable context for result pages, daily match reading and AI football prediction pages.

  • Read the league hierarchy: identify the strongest clubs in the selected season.
  • Compare teams: combine ELO with recent form and match sample to separate baseline strength from short-term momentum.
  • Interpret Chinese Super League better: home/away profile and goals volume add context beyond rank alone.
  • Next step: connect this page with the Chinese Super League hub, including results and fixtures, and the team pages.
FAQ

Chinese Super League ELO FAQ

How do I read the Chinese Super League ELO ranking?

Select a season and read the team table directly. ELO helps compare relative team strength across the league.

Why combine ELO with recent form in Chinese Super League?

ELO gives structural context, while short-term form helps interpret whether momentum supports or contradicts that baseline.

Where can I connect this ranking to match-level results?

Use the Chinese Super League hub to relate ELO, fixtures, results and historical reliability.