League-position context
Guangzhou Evergrande FC rank2nd
SHANGHAI SIPG rank1st
Guangzhou Evergrande FC points63
SHANGHAI SIPG points68
Guangzhou Evergrande FC: #2 ยท 63 pts ยท GD +46
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 27 pts above the play-off edge. 31 pts clear of the relegation zone.
SHANGHAI SIPG: #1 ยท 68 pts ยท GD +44
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 32 pts above the play-off edge. 36 pts clear of the relegation zone.
5-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.