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The leakThe defence is the problem — 41 conceded, 14th of 16.

The numbersThey sit 11th on a goal difference of just -11 (15 in the league) — squeezing more from their games than the numbers suggest.

Where they standThe worry is downward: eight points above the bottom three, nine points off the top 2.

Chinese Super League · 2026

Shenzhen Xinpengcheng

11th

Mid-table

7-2-13

23 pts · -11 GD

The season

11th on 23 points.

What it takes (2 scenarios)

Chance to make it

1% chance to finish in the top 2 and reach the postseason.

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Grab a spot

Below the cut · elimination number 16.