League-position context
Chengdu Better City rank3rd
SHANGHAI SIPG rank1st
Chengdu Better City points59
SHANGHAI SIPG points78
Chengdu Better City: #3 ยท 59 pts ยท GD +34
18 pts off the top 2. 27 pts above the play-off edge. 30 pts clear of the relegation zone.
SHANGHAI SIPG: #1 ยท 78 pts ยท GD +66
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 46 pts above the play-off edge. 49 pts clear of the relegation zone.
19-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.