Chinese Super League Betting Odds, Tips & Live Stream Soccer Matches Online

While England might claim to be the home of football, the game has its origins in Ancient China. Today, football is still one of the most popular sports in the country. Although many Chinese fans prefer to watch the EPL, the Chinese Super League (CSL) is growing. Find out more about the league and how to bet on all the games here at Stake Sportsbook.

What is the Chinese Super League (CSL)

The Chinese Super League is China’s top soccer league, now featuring 16 of the best teams from across the country. It’s one of the most popular professional sports leagues in China in terms of attendance. In 2018, it had the sixth-highest attendance of any football league in the world, only below the Bundesliga, Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, and Liga MX.

History of the Chinese Super League

The CSL was founded in 2004, replacing the Chinese Jia-A League, which had run from 1987 to 2003. Before 1980, Chinese National League clubs were semi-professional and owned by sports institutes, army sports units, and sports committees. Factory-owned clubs weren’t allowed to participate in national leagues, but this changed over the decades as the sport grew.

In the 1990s, the Chinese Football Association (CF) allowed businesses and enterprises to purchase football clubs. Thus, the Chinese Jia-A was established as the country’s first professional league. However, in the early 2000s, the CFA decided the league needed to be overhauled to operate more similarly to European leagues.

Previous Chinese Super League Winners & Iconic Players

The most successful team in Chinese Super League history is Guangzhou F.C. They have won 8 league titles, including a run of seven consecutive titles from 2011 to 2017. However, the club was dissolved in January 2025, which is a fate other Chinese teams have experienced. Among current CSL teams, Shandong Taishan and Shanghai Port are the most successful with 4 championships each. Shanghai Port has had a swift rise to prominence, winning three consecutive titles starting in 2023. For the 2026 season, here are the 16 teams in the Chinese Super League and their championship history.

Throughout its history, the Chinese Super League has had many standout players, including many who were star players for European clubs before moving to the CSL. This includes Brazilian internationals like Oscar, Hulk, and Paulinho, Belgian international Yannick Carrasco, and former Atletico Madrid player Jackson Martinez. There have also been many great domestic players, including the CSL’s all-time leading scorer Wu Lei, and the legendary Wang Song, who has the most appearances in Chinese Super League history.

Format & Schedule of the Chinese Super League

The Chinese Super League season typically begins in late February or early March and runs until November. There are 16 teams in the Chinese Super League. Each team has a home and away match against every other team, totalling 30 matches in the season for each team. During the season, CSL teams also participate in the Chinese FA Cup, a knockout competition that dates back to 1956.

In addition to winning the championship, the top team in the Chinese Super League qualifies for the AFC Champions League Elite group stage, while the runner-up qualifies for the AFC Champions League Two group stage. Also, the two teams at the bottom of the table are relegated to China League One, which is the second level in Chinese football.

Chinese Super League Betting Odds & Payouts

To know how much your bet will payout, you need to understand the odds. Whether you choose decimal, fractional or American odds at Stake. Here’s how to calculate your potential winnings:

• Decimal – Simply multiply the betting odds by your stake to work out how much you’ll get back if your bet wins, stake included. For example, if you bet $10 at 1.50 odds and it wins, you’ll receive $15. That’s $5 profit plus your original $10 stake.

• Fractional – To work out the betting profits you’ll make from a winning bet, multiply the left number of the fraction (the numerator) by your stake and then divide by the right number (the denominator). For example, if you bet $20 at 3/5, you’d make a $12 profit if it wins.

• American – These odds are always preceded by either a positive (+) or negative (-) symbol. Odds with the - sign tell you how much you’d need to bet to win $100 profit. When odds have the + sign in front, they tell you your potential profits if you bet $100. So, +600 odds mean you’d make $60 if you bet $10 and won.

If you want to learn more about sports betting odds and calculate the expected value of your bets, utilise the betting resources on our blog.

How to Bet on the Chinese Super League & Types of Soccer Betting

Chinese Super League betting is just like online betting on any other soccer league. You can find more information on how to place a wager in our complete soccer betting guide. Here are some quick steps to follow to get started:

1. Sign up or log in to your Stake account using a passkey .

2. Check your balance and make a deposit using an accepted payment method.

3. Search for the Chinese Super League to see upcoming games.

4. Select a match or choose the outright betting markets.

5. Decide which market to bet on, then add your stake to the bet slip.

6. Confirm the bet to place.

There is a wide range of betting markets available for Chinese Super League games. Here are some of the common types of bets you can find:

• Moneyline - A moneyline bet is a simple bet on the winner and loser of a game.

• 1x2 - There are actually three betting lines for every soccer match because either team could win or the match could end in a draw. The football betting odds must reflect these three possible outcomes.

• Over/Under - This type of bet refers to the total number of goals scored in a matchup. There is usually a total of 2.5 to 3.5 goals, with bettors choosing whether the total goals will be over or under that value.

• Asian Totals - A total bet is based on the number of goals scored in a game. However, bets with Asian totals have increments of .25 rather than .5. For example, if you bet over 1.75 total goals, half of your bet is on over 1.5 goals, while the other half of your bet is on over 2 goals.

• Handicap - With a handicap bet, the favoured team must win by a specific margin, which is sometimes called the spread. If the favoured team doesn’t win by that margin, the underdog will win the bet despite losing the game.

• Halftime/Fulltime - This is a two-part bet that requires a bettor to predict what team will be leading at halftime (or if the game will be tied) and what team will win (or if the match will end in a tie). Both parts of the bet must be correct to win the wager.

• Both Teams to Score - This is a bet that both teams will score at least 1 goal in a game.

• Correct Score - This is a bet on the exact score of a soccer match.

• 1st Goal - This is a bet based on which team will score the first goal of a match.

• Double Chance - Since soccer matches have three possible outcomes, it’s possible to bet on one of two outcomes. For example, one could be on Team A to win or for the match to end in a draw. That bet will win if the match ends either way. Of course, since this increases the likelihood of a correct bet, it also reduces the payout.

How to Live Stream CLS Matches & Live Chinese Super League Betting Markets

Stake Sportsbook is a great platform for the Chinese Super League because you can watch live streams of games. By watching games live, not only can you track your bets, but you can also participate in live soccer betting. If you follow the action in real time, it’s easier to make educated wagers. Just make sure you learn more about the difference between pre-match and live betting.

Deposit & Withdrawal Methods for Soccer Betting

There are various deposit and withdrawal methods available at Stake. This includes many local currencies, including Turkish Lira, Vietnamese Dong, and Indian Rupees.

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Chinese Super League Betting Tips, Predictions & Strategies

The best betting advice is to always have a plan, strategy, and budget in place before you start betting. For instance, many sports bettors use a specific strategy like the Kelly Criterion System to make good betting choices and stay in control of their betting habits. Here are a few other tips to keep in mind when betting on the Chinese Super League:

• Use the stats - Stake offers stats on all matches to help you make informed betting decisions. This includes current forms, head-to-head records, and much more. Study the available data to come to conclusions about which bets have the best chance of success.

• Check for promos - Betting promotions are a great way to improve your odds, taking out some of the risks of betting. You can benefit from lots of great offers and bonuses at Stake, enabling you to get more from your CSL bets and improve your betting experience. We've compiled a list of some of our best and favourite sports betting promotions. Check it out before placing your next bet!

• Bet responsibly - Whenever you’re betting on sports at Stake, never bet more than you can afford to lose. Keep your bet sizes under control to ensure you’re being responsible, and seek help if you need it.

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