To win the CSL title, teams must consistently dominate weaker opponents; among the top four, Chengdu Rongcheng leads with 14 points by a wide margin.

Following the October international break, the CSL kicks off again this weekend with the last four rounds set for an intense title battle. Official statistics reveal that Chengdu Rongcheng leads the top four teams’ internal points with 14, holding a significant advantage. However, Chengdu Rongcheng trails Shanghai Port by 2 points. From my perspective, the key to winning the CSL is consistently securing victories against weaker teams, ensuring a steady collection of 3 points in those matches.

Internal points standings among the top four CSL teams this season:

1. Chengdu Rongcheng: 4 wins, 2 draws, 0 losses, totaling 14 points.
2. Shanghai Port: 2 wins, 1 draw, 3 losses, accumulating 7 points.
3. Shanghai Shenhua: 1 win, 3 draws, 2 losses, earning 6 points.
4. Beijing Guoan: 1 win, 2 draws, 3 losses, with 5 points.

If Chengdu Rongcheng fails to claim the CSL title this season, they must learn from their mistakes. A championship contender cannot only perform well against strong teams but falter against weaker ones. Consistently beating lower-ranked teams is an essential lesson for every champion club.

After 26 rounds this season, the points table shows a four-team title race, with Shanghai Port currently in the lead.

The history of champions in China’s top football leagues shows CSL winners marked in red and Jia-A League winners in green. So who will be the 2025 CSL champion? Will Shanghai Port secure a third consecutive title? We shall wait and see.