League-position context
Chongqing Lifan rank9th
SHANGHAI SIPG rank13th
Chongqing Lifan points33
SHANGHAI SIPG points29
Chongqing Lifan: #9 ยท 33 pts ยท GD -12
36 pts off the top 2. 5 pts off the play-off line. 4 pts clear of the relegation zone.
SHANGHAI SIPG: #13 ยท 29 pts ยท GD +11
40 pts off the top 2. 9 pts off the play-off line. 1 pts from safety.
4-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.