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Where they standA mid-table season — two points off the top 2, and the drop nowhere in sight.

Either sideYunnan Yukun sit one point ahead, with Beijing Guoan one point behind.

Chinese Super League · 2026

Shandong Taishan

5th

Mid-table

11-3-8

30 pts · +2 GD

The season

5th on 30 points.

What it takes (2 scenarios)

Chance to make it

8% chance to finish in the top 2 and reach the postseason.

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Grab a spot

Below the cut · elimination number 23.