League-position context
Guangzhou Evergrande FC rank1st
SHANGHAI SIPG rank2nd
Guangzhou Evergrande FC points64
SHANGHAI SIPG points58
Guangzhou Evergrande FC: #1 ยท 64 pts ยท GD +27
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 24 pts above the play-off edge. 33 pts clear of the relegation zone.
SHANGHAI SIPG: #2 ยท 58 pts ยท GD +33
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 18 pts above the play-off edge. 27 pts clear of the relegation zone.
6-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.