League-position context
Chongqing Lifan rank9th
Shanghai Shenhua rank4th
Chongqing Lifan points37
Shanghai Shenhua points48
Chongqing Lifan: #9 ยท 37 pts ยท GD -7
20 pts off the top 2. 0 pts off the play-off line. 2 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Shanghai Shenhua: #4 ยท 48 pts ยท GD +15
9 pts off the top 2. 11 pts above the play-off edge. 13 pts clear of the relegation zone.
11-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.