League-position context
Changchun Yatai rank12th
Shanghai Shenhua rank8th
Changchun Yatai points44
Shanghai Shenhua points53
Changchun Yatai: #12 ยท 44 pts ยท GD -1
34 pts off the top 2. 9 pts off the play-off line. 16 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Shanghai Shenhua: #8 ยท 53 pts ยท GD +8
25 pts off the top 2. 4 pts above the play-off edge. 25 pts clear of the relegation zone.
9-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.