League-position context
Chongqing Lifan rank6th
SHANGHAI SIPG rank2nd
Chongqing Lifan points24
SHANGHAI SIPG points32
Chongqing Lifan: #6 ยท 24 pts ยท GD +3
8 pts off the top 2. 7 pts above the play-off edge. 13 pts clear of the relegation zone.
SHANGHAI SIPG: #2 ยท 32 pts ยท GD +15
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 15 pts above the play-off edge. 21 pts clear of the relegation zone.
8-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.