League-position context
Chongqing Lifan rank7th
Shanghai Shenhua rank1st
Chongqing Lifan points9
Shanghai Shenhua points15
Chongqing Lifan: #7 ยท 9 pts ยท GD -3
5 pts off the top 2. Inside the play-off places. 3 pts from safety.
Shanghai Shenhua: #1 ยท 15 pts ยท GD +8
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. Inside the play-off places. 3 pts clear of the relegation zone.
6-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.