League-position context
Chengdu Better City rank1st
SHANGHAI SIPG rank11th
Chengdu Better City points37
SHANGHAI SIPG points17
Chengdu Better City: #1 ยท 37 pts ยท GD +20
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 17 pts above the play-off edge. 20 pts clear of the relegation zone.
SHANGHAI SIPG: #11 ยท 17 pts ยท GD +2
7 pts off the top 2. 4 pts off the play-off line. 0 pts clear of the relegation zone.
20-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.