Chengdu Rongcheng holds a commanding position in the 2026 Chinese Super League standings after 22 rounds, sitting 13 points clear of second place despite a recent winless streak that includes a 1-0 defeat to Yunnan Yukun and an earlier loss to Dalian Yingbo. Their superior squad depth, attacking output, and consistency over the campaign underpin the market's heavy favoritism, reflecting trader consensus on their realistic path to the title with limited fixtures remaining. A dramatic late collapse across multiple results or major injury disruptions could theoretically narrow the gap, though the current margin leaves little room for challengers like Qingdao West Coast or Shandong Taishan to overtake them.