League-position context
Changchun Yatai rank9th
Shanghai Shenhua rank2nd
Changchun Yatai points32
Shanghai Shenhua points77
Changchun Yatai: #9 ยท 32 pts ยท GD -12
45 pts off the top 2. 4 pts off the play-off line. 3 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Shanghai Shenhua: #2 ยท 77 pts ยท GD +53
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 45 pts above the play-off edge. 48 pts clear of the relegation zone.
45-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.