League-position context
Guangzhou Evergrande FC rank2nd
SHANGHAI SIPG rank13th
Guangzhou Evergrande FC points69
SHANGHAI SIPG points29
Guangzhou Evergrande FC: #2 ยท 69 pts ยท GD +42
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 36 pts above the play-off edge. 40 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.
40-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.