League-position context
Changchun Yatai rank4th
Shanghai Shenhua rank8th
Changchun Yatai points28
Shanghai Shenhua points22
Changchun Yatai: #4 ยท 28 pts ยท GD +12
2 pts off the top 2. 7 pts above the play-off edge. 18 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Shanghai Shenhua: #8 ยท 22 pts ยท GD +4
8 pts off the top 2. 1 pts above the play-off edge. 12 pts clear of the relegation zone.
6-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.