League-position context
Dalian Aerbin rank8th
SHANGHAI SIPG rank13th
Dalian Aerbin points38
SHANGHAI SIPG points29
Dalian Aerbin: #8 ยท 38 pts ยท GD -4
31 pts off the top 2. 5 pts above the play-off edge. 9 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.
9-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.