League-position context
Chongqing Tongliang Long rank2nd
Shanghai Shenhua rank4th
Chongqing Tongliang Long points24
Shanghai Shenhua points23
Chongqing Tongliang Long: #2 · 24 pts · GD +3
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 4 pts above the play-off edge. 7 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Shanghai Shenhua: #4 · 23 pts · GD +5
1 pts off the top 2. 3 pts above the play-off edge. 6 pts clear of the relegation zone.
1-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.