League-position context
Beijing Guoan rank2nd
SHANGHAI SIPG rank4th
Beijing Guoan points51
SHANGHAI SIPG points50
Beijing Guoan: #2 ยท 51 pts ยท GD +19
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 15 pts above the play-off edge. 25 pts clear of the relegation zone.
SHANGHAI SIPG: #4 ยท 50 pts ยท GD +28
1 pts off the top 2. 14 pts above the play-off edge. 24 pts clear of the relegation zone.
1-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.