League-position context
Changchun Yatai rank7th
Shanghai Shenhua rank11th
Changchun Yatai points44
Shanghai Shenhua points35
Changchun Yatai: #7 ยท 44 pts ยท GD +5
14 pts off the top 2. 4 pts above the play-off edge. 13 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Shanghai Shenhua: #11 ยท 35 pts ยท GD -3
23 pts off the top 2. 7 pts off the play-off line. 4 pts clear of the relegation zone.
9-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.